Terveydenhuoltokustannukset
Terveydenhuoltokustannukset, or healthcare costs, refer to all financial outlays associated with providing medical services to a population. These costs encompass direct expenditures such as salaries for physicians, nurses, and support staff; medical supplies; pharmaceuticals; diagnostic equipment; and facility operation expenses including rent, utilities, and maintenance. Indirect costs, such as time spent by patients and caregivers and lost productivity due to illness, are also considered in comprehensive economic analyses but are typically not included in official budgetary accounts.
In Finland, terveydenhuoltokustannukset are primarily financed through a combination of taxation and municipal budgets, with the
Key drivers of rising healthcare costs include an aging population, chronic disease prevalence, and advancements in
Comparative studies with other European countries reveal that Finland’s per capita healthcare spending is relatively moderate,