Private healthcare, a booming sector.
Private medical insurance is growing in popularity in Spain, with sustained growth of 8% in recent years according to Unespa, the industry association. In an article in La Vanguardia's special health supplement on 15 September, it was highlighted that private healthcare accounted for 28.4% of total healthcare spending in Spain, establishing itself as the country's second largest economic driver.
Factors such as longer waiting lists in public healthcare, greater health awareness since the pandemic and a clearly ageing population have led to higher demand for healthcare services. We are clearly witnessing a change in people's medical needs.
In this context, having health insurance has become an important way to access the best facilities and specialist medical teams. It is a very good option for those seeking quality and speed in medical care. With 438 private hospitals and a constantly expanding network, the sector has increased its capacity to meet demand, giving policyholders more options and easing the pressure on the public system. Investment in innovative treatments and access to advanced diagnostic techniques strengthen the role of health insurance as a guarantee of wellbeing and security. Innovation and quality in healthcare. The sector's growth has been accompanied by a wider range of cover adapted to the population's new needs, from primary care to specialist medicine and preventive treatment.
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