Helsenett

Helsenett is a Norwegian term that translates to "health network" or "healthcare network." It generally refers to the organized system and infrastructure that facilitates the delivery of healthcare services within Norway. This encompasses a wide range of elements, including hospitals, primary care physicians, specialist clinics, emergency services, and digital health platforms.

The concept of Helsenett is built upon the principles of universal healthcare access, aiming to ensure that all residents of Norway have access to necessary medical treatment regardless of their location or socioeconomic status. The Norwegian healthcare system is largely publicly funded and managed by government bodies at national, regional, and municipal levels.

Key components of Helsenett include the regional health authorities (helseregioner) responsible for specialized healthcare, and the municipalities (kommuner) responsible for primary healthcare, elderly care, and home nursing services. Digitalization plays an increasingly important role, with initiatives like the national health portal helsenorge.no connecting patients, healthcare providers, and health information. This network strives for efficient coordination of care, data sharing between different healthcare professionals, and improved patient outcomes.