Many important people have been invited to the session. For example, Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller, Health Fund director Siiri Lahe, and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tartu Külli Kingo.
The commission will discuss why the increase in healthcare costs does not improve the availability of medical care or reduce waiting times. The chairman of the special committee, Urmas Reinsalu, says that the State Audit Office's audit reveals problems in the healthcare system.
For example, healthcare costs have increased by 61 percent between 2020 and 2025. In 2025, costs will exceed 3.3 billion euros. The State Audit Office says that Estonians have a high rate of co-payment. It was 21 percent in 2024. This is higher than the European Union average and the World Health Organization's recommendation.
The State Audit Office report states that there are too many reforms being implemented simultaneously in the ministry. There are over 20. This complicates work with resources and IT capabilities. The main problem is the shortage of family doctors.