Healthcare spending in 2023 surged to 249 billion euros, driven by a 5.7% increase in hospital and outpatient care, alongside a 3.1% rise in drug costs. Hospital expenditures reached 122 billion euros, influenced by higher wages and energy prices, while the government plans to cut drug reimbursement rates to curb spending. Social Security and the State financed over 80% of healthcare costs, with households facing an average out-of-pocket expense of 274 euros per person.
