Danish Government’s 2024 Health Reform Agreed

Health Reform was agreed between the Danish Government, Danmarksdemokraterne, SF, The Conservative People’s Party, and the Social Liberal Party. The agreement sets a transformative agenda for Denmark’s healthcare system, aiming to address demographic challenges, reduce inequality in health, and enhance local healthcare access.

Key elements include:

• New Organizational Framework: Four regions and 17 local health councils will replace the current system, enabling better collaboration between municipalities and regions.
• Increased Healthcare Investment: A financial boost includes DKK 6.4 billion annually for operations by 2030 and DKK 27.5 billion for infrastructure and digital solutions.
• Addressing Inequity: Redistribute resources to underserved areas and increasing the number of general practitioners, targeting 5,000 by 2035.
• Enhanced Patient Rights: Introduce new rights for chronic illness management and the expansion of free healthcare options near homes.
• Integration of Services: Closer collaboration between physical and mental health services, with additional funding of DKK 4.3 billion for psychiatry by 2030.

This reform positions Denmark to meet future health demands, emphasizing local access, equality, and sustainability.

The agreement can be read in full here (in Danish).