State Health Insurer Pays Most Hospitals Based on Actual Performance

Slovakia's state health insurance company has shifted to paying the majority of hospitals based on their actual medical services performed, representing a fundamental change in healthcare financing. The new performance-based payment system has increased year-over-year by more than 100 percent. This represents a significant departure from the previous system where hospitals received payments based on planned capacity rather than actual work performed, potentially improving efficiency and quality of care in Slovakia's public healthcare system.