D. Cosmescu 1, V.A. Voicu 1, 2, A.O. Berea 3
1 Romanian Army Center for Medical Reserach, Bucharest, Romania.
2 University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” Bucharest, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology and Psychopharmacology
3 Ecological University, Bucharest, Romania
Abstract
The article provides a quick review of the healthcare costs in Romania, for the 2004-2008 period, with a further interpretation of possible evolution of spenditure components. Although the funding of public healthcare system has been increased, the current economic and financial context imposes a profound analysis of underlying mechanisms. The economic recession introduce supplementary pressure on healthcare providers by reduced fi nancing and increased number of uninsured and underinsured persons, imposing reforms and costs restructuring.