The health system in Switzerland faces several challenges. Mainly the demographic development, the increase of chronic health conditions and the progress in medical technology are driving health expenditure. Additionally, there is still a lack of transparency and controllability in the Swiss healthcare system.

Switzerland ranks among those health systems with the highest quality. At the same time the increase of premiums is felt strongly. Is there a correlation between cost and quality? What kind of influence has the technological development? Is the financing sustainable? These are only a few questions for the future.

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