Economic and Legal Aspects of the Healthcare Financing System in Poland

Abstract

Health is one of the most important human values and can be a factor affecting the quality of life. The need for healthcare is one of the basic individual rights of the citizen. A specific sector in any national economy is the healthcare sector, which, as every created system, is subject to permanent changes. The author will present factors influencing the financial aspect of the healthcare system and its legal basis, especially in the light of recent modifications of the system.