NEDOSTACI TRŽIŠTA ZDRAVSTVENE ZAŠTITE

Abstract

The paper is dedicated to imperfections in the health care market. The author explains what market efficiency means in general, but also what health market efficiency means. An efficient health system would be one that provides health care to all members of the population regardless of age, health status and financial status. Having in mind the fact that the market of health services, ie health care, is a typical example of an imperfect market, state intervention is necessary. Competition in this market leads to inequality and the inability of all citizens to receive health care. The provision of health care cannot be based on market principles, so the wider social interest justifies and requires state intervention.