The national health system of Bulgaria: more than 20 years of radical reforms

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International Journal of Development Research

The national health system of Bulgaria: more than 20 years of radical reforms

Abstract: 

The paper examines the developments in Bulgarian health care since 1989. During this period the national health system underwent a major transformation from state health care to a public insurance system. This process has been accompanied by significant legislative, organizational and functional changes and is not completed yet. The article traces the problems accumulated over the years and the tough decisions regarding health care the government faces.

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