An Evaluation of the Turkish Health System and Health Problems

2nd INTERNATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES CONGRESS, Mersin, Türkiye, 25 - 26 Şubat 2025, cilt.1, ss.206-207, (Özet Bildiri)

Policy makers and researchers are conducting many studies on the most effective solution for the

efficient use of resources allocated to health and the cost-effective management of health services. This

study aims to evaluate the problems in the Turkish healthcare system and the possible solutions to these

problems. The study uses a descriptive approach to analyze the current situation of the Turkish health

system, using data on the health system and health expenditure between 2003 and 2023. The study

identifies the policies that have been implemented to improve the coverage of social insurance, to ensure

the effective use of public health expenditure, to reduce the share of out-of-pocket health expenditure,

and to remove barriers to access to health services. Although important steps have been taken in

reforming the Turkish health system, particularly in the area of social protection, there are still areas

that need to be improved to achieve the global goal of universal health coverage.