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- Title
International Study of Health Care Organization and Financing for renal replacement therapy in Italy: an evolving reality.
- Authors
Pontoriero, Giuseppe; Pozzoni, Pietro; Del Vecchio, Lucia; Locatelli, Francesco
- Abstract
The Italian national health system funds universal health care through general taxation, but health services are provided by local institutions. This study examines the epidemiology, provision, and funding of renal replacement therapy (RRT) in Italy. In 2001, prevalence and incidence of RRT in Italy were 0.083% and 0.014%, respectively. A 1999 donation law markedly increased renal transplantation rates. Italy spends 8.3% of its GDP on health care; 1.8% is for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, who represent 0.083% of the general population. The reorganization of the NHS requires attention from the health community so that economic and geographic health disparities are not exacerbated.
- Subjects
ITALY; CHRONIC kidney failure; MEDICAL care financing; DIALYSIS (Chemistry); KIDNEY diseases
- Publication
International Journal of Health Care Finance & Economics, 2007, Vol 7, Issue 2/3, p201
- ISSN
1389-6563
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10754-007-9016-9