Proposes using patient mobility to improve healthcare efficiency in EU countries, suggesting legal and economic benefits.
Key Points
This research aims to explore how cross-border patient mobility can alleviate excess capacity in EU healthcare systems while adhering to legal frameworks.
Analysis of existing EU legislation including the Patient Mobility Directive and Social Security Coordination Regulation.
Evaluation of cross-border patient mobility as a method to optimize healthcare capacity.
Comparison of legal frameworks with current healthcare delivery models.
Cross-border patient mobility can improve healthcare welfare by better aligning capacity with patient demand.
Existing EU laws support both restricting and promoting patient mobility under specific legal conditions.
Interdisciplinary solutions enhance efficiency and equity in EU healthcare while respecting national planning goals.