Finland: private doctor use drops in wellbeing areas, expert flags possible carelessness

Use of private doctors has declined in Finnish wellbeing services counties, with rental work costs falling below half since 2024. An expert suggests the reduction may have been implemented carelessly, raising concerns about access to care. The change is part of ongoing health system restructuring, but the full impact on patient outcomes remains unclear.

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