Thanks to the European Union, borders have disappeared in the health system as well: in theory, the citizens of any member state can be cured in any other member state’s health institutions. Unfortunately the is only in theory. The practice shows that patients must ask insurance companies their permission. In Hungary, near the Slovakian border, one can find an international health market.
alth institutions. Unfortunately the is only in theory. The practice shows that patients must ask insurance companies their permission. In Hungary, near the Slovakian border, one can find an international health market.
The pioneer of this system is the hospital of Esztergom, Hungary. A bridge was built between Esztergom and the Slovakian city of Sturovo in 2001. In Sturovo, the closest Slovakian hospital can be found quite far (60KM) in Nove Zamky. The hospital has contracted with one of...
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