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Investing in Health: Pathways to a Well-being Economy and Smarter Healthcare Budgets
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In this insightful episode of the Vital Health Podcast, we dive deep into the economic and societal benefits of investing in healthcare. Our esteemed guests, Professor Herwig Ostermann, Executive Director, Austrian National Public Health Institute, Professor Dennis A. Ostwald, CEO, WifOR Institute and Professor at Steinbeis School of International Business and Entrepreneurship (SIBE), and Massimo Bordignon, Professor of Public Economics at the Catholic University of Milan and member of the European Fiscal Board, EU Commission, share their expertise on how improved budgeting models and investment metrics can lead to healthier societies and economic growth. Join us as we explore how smart investments in healthcare can drive economic growth and create healthier, more productive societies. Don’t miss this episode packed with valuable insights and practical recommendations. Listen now and be part of the conversation on building a well-being economy through strategic health investments.
Key Highlights:
- Well-being Economy: Professor Ostwald emphasizes the concept of a well-being economy, where health investments are seen not as costs but as crucial investments in the prosperity of countries. He highlights that 12% of Germany’s GDP is related to health investments, showcasing the significant economic impact.
- Budget Allocation: Professor Ostermann discusses the complexities of health budget allocation in Austria, stressing the need for a holistic approach that integrates various policy areas to maximize the benefits of health investments.
- EU Perspective: Professor Bordignon talks about the European Union’s new economic framework, which allows for multi-year budgeting, enabling more strategic investments in healthcare. He underscores the importance of seeing health spending as an investment rather than a cost.
- Prevention and Long-term Planning: The speakers agree on the necessity of shifting from a reactive to a proactive approach in healthcare. Investing in prevention and early diagnostics, particularly for diseases like cardiovascular conditions, can yield substantial long-term benefits.
- European Health Union: The discussion also touches on the potential of a European Health Union to streamline healthcare investments and policies across member states, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.
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101 episoder
Manage episode 451149092 series 2401268
In this insightful episode of the Vital Health Podcast, we dive deep into the economic and societal benefits of investing in healthcare. Our esteemed guests, Professor Herwig Ostermann, Executive Director, Austrian National Public Health Institute, Professor Dennis A. Ostwald, CEO, WifOR Institute and Professor at Steinbeis School of International Business and Entrepreneurship (SIBE), and Massimo Bordignon, Professor of Public Economics at the Catholic University of Milan and member of the European Fiscal Board, EU Commission, share their expertise on how improved budgeting models and investment metrics can lead to healthier societies and economic growth. Join us as we explore how smart investments in healthcare can drive economic growth and create healthier, more productive societies. Don’t miss this episode packed with valuable insights and practical recommendations. Listen now and be part of the conversation on building a well-being economy through strategic health investments.
Key Highlights:
- Well-being Economy: Professor Ostwald emphasizes the concept of a well-being economy, where health investments are seen not as costs but as crucial investments in the prosperity of countries. He highlights that 12% of Germany’s GDP is related to health investments, showcasing the significant economic impact.
- Budget Allocation: Professor Ostermann discusses the complexities of health budget allocation in Austria, stressing the need for a holistic approach that integrates various policy areas to maximize the benefits of health investments.
- EU Perspective: Professor Bordignon talks about the European Union’s new economic framework, which allows for multi-year budgeting, enabling more strategic investments in healthcare. He underscores the importance of seeing health spending as an investment rather than a cost.
- Prevention and Long-term Planning: The speakers agree on the necessity of shifting from a reactive to a proactive approach in healthcare. Investing in prevention and early diagnostics, particularly for diseases like cardiovascular conditions, can yield substantial long-term benefits.
- European Health Union: The discussion also touches on the potential of a European Health Union to streamline healthcare investments and policies across member states, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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