The Health Insurance Fund is making a new plan. The plan covers the years 2026–2029.
Family doctor services must be simpler. Family doctors will help people quickly. They will be able to help via phone or the internet.
Family doctors will also assist with mental health and lifestyle.
Funding must be linked to treatment outcomes. Currently, payment is made for each visit. In the future, more will be paid based on whether the patient recovers.
Doctors must collaborate more. They must make greater use of e-consultations.
Health data must be simpler. This will help doctors devote more time to patients.
The Health Insurance Fund's funds will last until 2030.
Social Minister Karmen Joller said that the funding shortfall has decreased. Funds will last until 2030.
Chair of the Health Insurance Fund's board, Siiri Lahe, said that the new plan will help prevent diseases and detect them earlier.
Lahe also said that the plan supports financial balance. Services must be optimized and funding considered.