Impact of Health Care Reforms on the Development of the Countries Hospital Sector

Abstract

Health care reforms in Georgia have played a significant role in the country’s economic development. Among the reforms, the “General Plan for the Development of the Hospital Sector” was of particular importance.

As a result of the reform, initiated in 2007, the old and outdated hospitals have been renovated and equipped with the latest technologies and more hospital beds were added to the country’s hospitals.

As a result, more jobs were created for medical staff and competition has been introduced among the hospital industry. This resulted in investing more resources on staff development, creation of better potential for the export of medical services which in turn contributed to the overall economic development of the country.