Sarah Thomson
@sarahthomson.bsky.social
Health financing for UHC at #WHOBarcelona WHO/Europe
Generating evidence on affordable access to health care in Europe
UHC watch: apps.who.int/dhis2/uhcwatch
EU health systems
Views my own
Generating evidence on affordable access to health care in Europe
UHC watch: apps.who.int/dhis2/uhcwatch
EU health systems
Views my own
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Sarah Thomson
@sarahthomson.bsky.social
· Aug 20
Does it matter how you measure financial protection?
TLDR: yes
This article compares SDG indicator 3.8.2 to the measure used by #WHOBarcelona @WHO_Europe
It finds the European measure to be more sensitive to equity and to changes in coverage policy
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
TLDR: yes
This article compares SDG indicator 3.8.2 to the measure used by #WHOBarcelona @WHO_Europe
It finds the European measure to be more sensitive to equity and to changes in coverage policy
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Join us in Brussels or online for a hybrid event on Monday 26 May 2025:
How can Europe sustain affordable access to health care? Re-thinking health financing policy in an age of uncertainty
Information & registration: bit.ly/26hebx
#EU4HEALTH 🇪🇺 #WHOBarcelona
How can Europe sustain affordable access to health care? Re-thinking health financing policy in an age of uncertainty
Information & registration: bit.ly/26hebx
#EU4HEALTH 🇪🇺 #WHOBarcelona
May 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Join us in Brussels or online for a hybrid event on Monday 26 May 2025:
How can Europe sustain affordable access to health care? Re-thinking health financing policy in an age of uncertainty
Information & registration: bit.ly/26hebx
#EU4HEALTH 🇪🇺 #WHOBarcelona
How can Europe sustain affordable access to health care? Re-thinking health financing policy in an age of uncertainty
Information & registration: bit.ly/26hebx
#EU4HEALTH 🇪🇺 #WHOBarcelona
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🪙 How does population ageing affect health system financial sustainability & affordable access to health care?
Join live to find out 👉 19 March 10:00 CET
www.who.int/europe/news-... w/ @sarahthomson.bsky.social
Organised by @who.int Europe #WHOBarcelona Office & supported by ec.europa.eu DG SANTE
Join live to find out 👉 19 March 10:00 CET
www.who.int/europe/news-... w/ @sarahthomson.bsky.social
Organised by @who.int Europe #WHOBarcelona Office & supported by ec.europa.eu DG SANTE
March 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🪙 How does population ageing affect health system financial sustainability & affordable access to health care?
Join live to find out 👉 19 March 10:00 CET
www.who.int/europe/news-... w/ @sarahthomson.bsky.social
Organised by @who.int Europe #WHOBarcelona Office & supported by ec.europa.eu DG SANTE
Join live to find out 👉 19 March 10:00 CET
www.who.int/europe/news-... w/ @sarahthomson.bsky.social
Organised by @who.int Europe #WHOBarcelona Office & supported by ec.europa.eu DG SANTE
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This is a really excellent paper from Italy that shows that austerity fuels far right support. Part of the nostalgia for the past that the populists drew on is a nostalgia for a visible and effective public service. 1/
New paper published @ajpseditor.bsky.social
Showing that reduced access to public services fuelled far right support in 🇮🇹
Existing work on far right highlights globalization & migration grievances, what about people’s experiences with the state?
We use 🇮🇹 reform to find out
shorturl.at/zQ8bJ
Showing that reduced access to public services fuelled far right support in 🇮🇹
Existing work on far right highlights globalization & migration grievances, what about people’s experiences with the state?
We use 🇮🇹 reform to find out
shorturl.at/zQ8bJ
December 5, 2024 at 6:17 PM
This is a really excellent paper from Italy that shows that austerity fuels far right support. Part of the nostalgia for the past that the populists drew on is a nostalgia for a visible and effective public service. 1/
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One of the biggest challenges to advancing universal health coverage is how we talk about it.
In a new @bmj.com op-ed, we argue that the narrative on UHC can be simplified around four core elements:
✅ Universality
✅ Equity
✅ Financing
✅ Health emergency preparedness
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
In a new @bmj.com op-ed, we argue that the narrative on UHC can be simplified around four core elements:
✅ Universality
✅ Equity
✅ Financing
✅ Health emergency preparedness
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
November 27, 2024 at 8:49 PM
One of the biggest challenges to advancing universal health coverage is how we talk about it.
In a new @bmj.com op-ed, we argue that the narrative on UHC can be simplified around four core elements:
✅ Universality
✅ Equity
✅ Financing
✅ Health emergency preparedness
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
In a new @bmj.com op-ed, we argue that the narrative on UHC can be simplified around four core elements:
✅ Universality
✅ Equity
✅ Financing
✅ Health emergency preparedness
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
One way to get more of what we want - affordable access to health care for everyone - is to invest in better tax systems
#taxation #taxjustice
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#taxation #taxjustice
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The rich will pay up when prodded. So let’s make tax-collecting great again | Torsten Bell
Investing more in revenue services pays dividends in returns to government coffers, new US research shows
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2024 at 11:34 AM
One way to get more of what we want - affordable access to health care for everyone - is to invest in better tax systems
#taxation #taxjustice
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#taxation #taxjustice
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Given Trump's cabinet picks, now is the time to stand up for science, not appeasement. Here's how:
1. Support US colleagues
2. Strengthen our own institutions
3. Challenge policies running counter to evidence
4. Tackle disinformation
www.bmj.com/content/387/... via @bmj.com
1. Support US colleagues
2. Strengthen our own institutions
3. Challenge policies running counter to evidence
4. Tackle disinformation
www.bmj.com/content/387/... via @bmj.com
Evidence abandoned: Trump’s cabinet and the fallout for science
Trump’s presumptive cabinet raises fears for population health given its anti-science bias. Christina Pagel and colleagues argue that the UK scientific establishment should practice solidarity and res...
www.bmj.com
November 29, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Given Trump's cabinet picks, now is the time to stand up for science, not appeasement. Here's how:
1. Support US colleagues
2. Strengthen our own institutions
3. Challenge policies running counter to evidence
4. Tackle disinformation
www.bmj.com/content/387/... via @bmj.com
1. Support US colleagues
2. Strengthen our own institutions
3. Challenge policies running counter to evidence
4. Tackle disinformation
www.bmj.com/content/387/... via @bmj.com
Reposted by Sarah Thomson
🦋 En @elpais.com ya tenemos botoncico para maripostear 🦋
November 27, 2024 at 6:40 PM
🦋 En @elpais.com ya tenemos botoncico para maripostear 🦋
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🚨 NEW REVIEW 🚨
Who participates in the democratic process? Who trusts public institutions? And who turns toward anti-democratic political movements?
In a new review for WHO, we emphasize that people's health is central to these questions.
🧵 1/8
Who participates in the democratic process? Who trusts public institutions? And who turns toward anti-democratic political movements?
In a new review for WHO, we emphasize that people's health is central to these questions.
🧵 1/8
November 15, 2024 at 5:37 PM
🚨 NEW REVIEW 🚨
Who participates in the democratic process? Who trusts public institutions? And who turns toward anti-democratic political movements?
In a new review for WHO, we emphasize that people's health is central to these questions.
🧵 1/8
Who participates in the democratic process? Who trusts public institutions? And who turns toward anti-democratic political movements?
In a new review for WHO, we emphasize that people's health is central to these questions.
🧵 1/8
Reposted by Sarah Thomson
Today, we published our estimate of the impact of measures in the budget on social care providers. @cglobont.bsky.social sets it all out in this handy thread 👇. With many thanks to @sallygainsbury.bsky.social for her support & guidance & to many in the sector who we tested our assumptions on.
1: 📢 Our new analysis (www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/wi...) finds that the new budget could cost social care providers £2.8 billion: a thread
Will the Autumn Budget push the social care sector beyond breaking point?
While the recent budget brought better news for hard-pressed public services, social care was not so lucky. With many organisations fearing that changes to the Employer National Insurance Contribution...
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk
November 22, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Today, we published our estimate of the impact of measures in the budget on social care providers. @cglobont.bsky.social sets it all out in this handy thread 👇. With many thanks to @sallygainsbury.bsky.social for her support & guidance & to many in the sector who we tested our assumptions on.
Reposted by Sarah Thomson
Mario Draghi’s report on productivity in the EU had a major omission - health. A healthy workforce and strong health systems are essential prerequisites. @tamarahervey.bsky.social @deruijter.bsky.social & I have provided the missing chapter
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Health, the missing chapter in the Draghi Report on Europe's future
www.sciencedirect.com
November 23, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Mario Draghi’s report on productivity in the EU had a major omission - health. A healthy workforce and strong health systems are essential prerequisites. @tamarahervey.bsky.social @deruijter.bsky.social & I have provided the missing chapter
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Are you at #HSR2024 in Nagasaki, Japan?
Join #WHOBarcelona to find out about new WHO/Europe digital platform #UHCwatch - tracking progress on affordable access to health care in 45 countries in Europe & central Asia
1610 on Wednesday 20 November in Room 109
Join #WHOBarcelona to find out about new WHO/Europe digital platform #UHCwatch - tracking progress on affordable access to health care in 45 countries in Europe & central Asia
1610 on Wednesday 20 November in Room 109
November 19, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Are you at #HSR2024 in Nagasaki, Japan?
Join #WHOBarcelona to find out about new WHO/Europe digital platform #UHCwatch - tracking progress on affordable access to health care in 45 countries in Europe & central Asia
1610 on Wednesday 20 November in Room 109
Join #WHOBarcelona to find out about new WHO/Europe digital platform #UHCwatch - tracking progress on affordable access to health care in 45 countries in Europe & central Asia
1610 on Wednesday 20 November in Room 109
Are you at #HSR2024 in Nagasaki, Japan?
Join #WHOBarcelona to find out about new WHO/Europe digital platform #UHCwatch - tracking progress on affordable access to health care in 45 countries in Europe & central Asia
1610 on Wednesday 20 November in Room 109
Join #WHOBarcelona to find out about new WHO/Europe digital platform #UHCwatch - tracking progress on affordable access to health care in 45 countries in Europe & central Asia
1610 on Wednesday 20 November in Room 109
November 19, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Are you at #HSR2024 in Nagasaki, Japan?
Join #WHOBarcelona to find out about new WHO/Europe digital platform #UHCwatch - tracking progress on affordable access to health care in 45 countries in Europe & central Asia
1610 on Wednesday 20 November in Room 109
Join #WHOBarcelona to find out about new WHO/Europe digital platform #UHCwatch - tracking progress on affordable access to health care in 45 countries in Europe & central Asia
1610 on Wednesday 20 November in Room 109
Just out from the OECD & the EU – the 2024 edition of Health at a Glance in Europe
The section on financial hardship contains updated numbers on catastrophic out-of-pocket payments from #WHOBarcelona
These numbers are also available via #UHCwatch
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
The section on financial hardship contains updated numbers on catastrophic out-of-pocket payments from #WHOBarcelona
These numbers are also available via #UHCwatch
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Health at a Glance: Europe 2024
The 2024 edition of Health at a Glance: Europe examines the major challenges facing European health systems in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report includes two thematic chapters. The fi...
www.oecd.org
November 18, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Just out from the OECD & the EU – the 2024 edition of Health at a Glance in Europe
The section on financial hardship contains updated numbers on catastrophic out-of-pocket payments from #WHOBarcelona
These numbers are also available via #UHCwatch
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
The section on financial hardship contains updated numbers on catastrophic out-of-pocket payments from #WHOBarcelona
These numbers are also available via #UHCwatch
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Reposted by Sarah Thomson
The 12th #WHOBarcelona Course on Health Financing for Universal Health Coverage starts on Monday 30 September 2024
A unique opportunity to work with 66 policymakers and experts from 25 countries in Europe and central Asia
A unique opportunity to work with 66 policymakers and experts from 25 countries in Europe and central Asia
September 28, 2024 at 1:04 PM
The 12th #WHOBarcelona Course on Health Financing for Universal Health Coverage starts on Monday 30 September 2024
A unique opportunity to work with 66 policymakers and experts from 25 countries in Europe and central Asia
A unique opportunity to work with 66 policymakers and experts from 25 countries in Europe and central Asia
Reposted by Sarah Thomson
65 legisladores y expertos, y yo
The 12th #WHOBarcelona Course on Health Financing for Universal Health Coverage starts on Monday 30 September 2024
A unique opportunity to work with 66 policymakers and experts from 25 countries in Europe and central Asia
A unique opportunity to work with 66 policymakers and experts from 25 countries in Europe and central Asia
September 28, 2024 at 3:57 PM
65 legisladores y expertos, y yo
The 12th #WHOBarcelona Course on Health Financing for Universal Health Coverage starts on Monday 30 September 2024
A unique opportunity to work with 66 policymakers and experts from 25 countries in Europe and central Asia
A unique opportunity to work with 66 policymakers and experts from 25 countries in Europe and central Asia
September 28, 2024 at 1:04 PM
The 12th #WHOBarcelona Course on Health Financing for Universal Health Coverage starts on Monday 30 September 2024
A unique opportunity to work with 66 policymakers and experts from 25 countries in Europe and central Asia
A unique opportunity to work with 66 policymakers and experts from 25 countries in Europe and central Asia
Look out for Young Gasteiner Lynn Al Tayara with #UHCwatch goodies at this year's European Health Forum Gastein @gasteinforum.bsky.social in beautiful Bad HofGastein, 24-27 September
#EHFG2024
#WHOBarcelona
#EHFG2024
#WHOBarcelona
September 23, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Look out for Young Gasteiner Lynn Al Tayara with #UHCwatch goodies at this year's European Health Forum Gastein @gasteinforum.bsky.social in beautiful Bad HofGastein, 24-27 September
#EHFG2024
#WHOBarcelona
#EHFG2024
#WHOBarcelona
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Brilliant discussion of Baumol's cost disease, via string quartets, on this week's More or Less with @benzaranko.bsky.social
If you don't listen, you should
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
If you don't listen, you should
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
More or Less - How do you count millionaires? - BBC Sounds
Plus, asylum seeker costs, private school bets and Baumol's cost disease
www.bbc.co.uk
September 19, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Brilliant discussion of Baumol's cost disease, via string quartets, on this week's More or Less with @benzaranko.bsky.social
If you don't listen, you should
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
If you don't listen, you should
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Health minister @monicagarciag.bsky.social talks about the value of extending health coverage to EVERYONE in 🇪🇸 (including migrants) at an event with the EU, WHO/Europe & OBS Health
This is something 🇪🇸 already does better than most countries in Europe, as we note in iris.who.int/handle/10665... p 47
This is something 🇪🇸 already does better than most countries in Europe, as we note in iris.who.int/handle/10665... p 47
September 16, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Health minister @monicagarciag.bsky.social talks about the value of extending health coverage to EVERYONE in 🇪🇸 (including migrants) at an event with the EU, WHO/Europe & OBS Health
This is something 🇪🇸 already does better than most countries in Europe, as we note in iris.who.int/handle/10665... p 47
This is something 🇪🇸 already does better than most countries in Europe, as we note in iris.who.int/handle/10665... p 47
#WHOBarcelona & the WHO Country Office in North Macedonia are convening around 30 policymakers from 🇦🇱 🇦🇱 🇧🇦 🇽🇰 🇲🇪 🇲🇰 🇷🇸 to share experience & identify strategies to make health care more affordable for people in the Western Balkans
10-11 September, Skopje
Thanks to 🇪🇺 DG NEAR for financial support
10-11 September, Skopje
Thanks to 🇪🇺 DG NEAR for financial support
September 10, 2024 at 4:03 PM
#WHOBarcelona & the WHO Country Office in North Macedonia are convening around 30 policymakers from 🇦🇱 🇦🇱 🇧🇦 🇽🇰 🇲🇪 🇲🇰 🇷🇸 to share experience & identify strategies to make health care more affordable for people in the Western Balkans
10-11 September, Skopje
Thanks to 🇪🇺 DG NEAR for financial support
10-11 September, Skopje
Thanks to 🇪🇺 DG NEAR for financial support
Does it matter how you measure financial protection?
TLDR: yes
This article compares SDG indicator 3.8.2 to the measure used by #WHOBarcelona @WHO_Europe
It finds the European measure to be more sensitive to equity and to changes in coverage policy
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
TLDR: yes
This article compares SDG indicator 3.8.2 to the measure used by #WHOBarcelona @WHO_Europe
It finds the European measure to be more sensitive to equity and to changes in coverage policy
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
August 20, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Does it matter how you measure financial protection?
TLDR: yes
This article compares SDG indicator 3.8.2 to the measure used by #WHOBarcelona @WHO_Europe
It finds the European measure to be more sensitive to equity and to changes in coverage policy
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
TLDR: yes
This article compares SDG indicator 3.8.2 to the measure used by #WHOBarcelona @WHO_Europe
It finds the European measure to be more sensitive to equity and to changes in coverage policy
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...