Hyvinvointijärjestelmissä

Hyvinvointijärjestelmissä refers to the Finnish social and healthcare system. This comprehensive system aims to provide a wide range of services to all residents of Finland, ensuring their well-being and access to necessary care. The system is primarily funded through taxation, with contributions from municipalities and the state. Its core components include public health services, social services, and specialized care.

The public health services encompass primary healthcare offered at local health centers, as well as specialized services provided by hospitals. These services cover preventive care, diagnostics, treatment of illnesses, and rehabilitation. Social services, on the other hand, address various needs related to daily living, family support, child welfare, elderly care, and disability services. The goal is to promote social inclusion and support individuals and families facing challenges.

Recent reforms have aimed to reorganize and streamline the delivery of these services. A significant change has been the establishment of wellbeing services counties, which took over responsibility for organizing social and healthcare services from municipalities starting in 2023. This reform seeks to ensure more equitable access to services across the country and to improve efficiency through larger organizational units. The overarching objective of hyvinvointijärjestelmissä remains to promote the health and social security of the Finnish population.

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