Strengthening Estonia’s Economy Through Strategic Healthcare Investment
Estonia’s healthcare system is under pressure – underfunded, overburdened, and in urgent need of reform.
AmCham’s Healthcare Committee is proud to present its latest Policy Paper STRENGTHENING ESTONIA’S ECONOMY THROUGH STRATEGIC HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT
💡 The key message: Every euro invested in healthcare yields multiple returns to society – in tax revenue, productivity, and healthier lives.
📉 Did you know?
- Estonia spends just 7% of GDP on healthcare (EU avg: 10.4%)
- 32% of working-age life years are lost to illness or premature death
- Only 19% of EU-approved innovative medicines are available here
- Estonia is losing at least 1 billion euros in tax revenue every year
🛠️ The policy paper proposes:
- Outcome-based healthcare financing
- Better integration of public & private healthcare
- Investment in life sciences & innovation
- Targeted tax reforms to support the system
📢 We’re calling for a comprehensive national strategy and a deeper economic analysis of the benefits of healthcare investment.
Read the full policy paper and join the conversation on building a healthier, stronger Estonia