The Danish government’s allocation of an additional 300 million DKK in 2024 aimed to bolster the nation’s cancer care services, marking a crucial step in addressing urgent healthcare needs. The agreement signed between the Danish Regions and the government in November 2023 outlines how this funding will be utilized.
A significant portion, 281 million DKK, will be disbursed as block grants to the regions, focusing on reinforcing collaborative efforts among medical facilities, facilitating treatment abroad, simplifying subsidies for dental care associated with cancer treatment, initiating new patient counseling services, and establishing a specialized unit dedicated to life-threatening diseases. Additionally, 19 million DKK will be allocated to support various initiatives, including an improved monitoring model for maximum waiting times in cancer care and piloting a national screening program for lung cancer.
Denmark’s Future-Focused Cancer Care Vision
Looking ahead to 2025, the government has committed to a permanent annual funding of 600 million DKK for the development of Cancer Plan V (Kræftplan V) by the Danish Health Authority. The plan, anticipated for release in Autumn 2024, aims to concentrate on preventive measures, leverage cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence for early cancer detection, and bolster support for managing late-stage complications and palliative care.
Resource: Med Tech Reimbursement Consulting, November 30, 2023
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