Bibbee, Alexandra; Padrini, Flavio - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2006
are said to over-refer patients to hospitals. Although cost controlling mechanisms exist in Norway, they are too often … sidestepped by pressure by citizens on politicians to approve new drugs and treatments. Thus, future health reforms in Norway … should concentrate on value for money. This paper relates to the 2005 OECD Economic Survey of Norway (www.oecd.org/eco/survey/norway …