Health affects the well-being of individuals, their contribution to economic issues and their ability to be part of society. Health expenditure is rising faster than GDP in most industrialized countries. Different values ​​in different health care systems in terms of efficiency, equity and cost control play an important role. Knowledge of multiple health care systems can be helpful in reforming existing systems.

Lecture with integrated seminar: this course will provide an overview of health care systems in different countries as well as insights into European institutions in the healthcare system and future challenges for health care. National and international academic lecturers will present in the seminar.