By Agendas: Eero Merilind

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The economic viewpoint is that every euro invested in healthcare is an investment necessary for creating a healthy and strong Estonian state. Support is given to financial discipline in the social sector, highlighting the goal of reducing the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) deficit and establishing a reserve by 2029. The adoption of welfare technologies to reduce the burden of care is also supported.

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The economic outlook is focused on fiscal discipline, supporting the €1.35 million in savings resulting from the mandated cuts. At the same time, the state is highlighting a major investment (€65 million) into the care reform, aimed at ensuring better services and better staff in care homes.

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Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of increasing competition in the pharmaceutical market to achieve lower prices and realize cost savings within hospital budgets. Regulatory amendments are supported which promote direct importation and the efficient utilization of health insurance funds. The objective is to enhance market flexibility and reduce reliance on local wholesalers.

Economic views are focused on regulatory efficiency, emphasizing the need to reduce the administrative burden on pharmacies regarding the handling of medical devices. Support is also given to streamlining regulations that concern business interests, such as harmonizing the advertising rules for medical devices.

Economic perspectives support fiscal discipline, emphasizing the €1.3 million financial saving that the state can achieve. However, the social cost resulting from the reduction of pensioners' disposable income is simultaneously acknowledged.

The economic positions are modest; the speaker notes that the topic of funding was not discussed extensively in the Social Affairs Committee. The focus is rather on establishing systems (e.g., a data exchange system) and directing resources toward preventative measures.

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Economic views are limited to administrative efficiency and budget management. Mention is made of the transfer of the corresponding budget allocation to the Agency of Medicines to cover the salaries of officials, which indicates fiscal propriety within the framework of the administrative reform.

Concern is expressed regarding the financial discipline and budgetary sustainability of the public sector. The focus is placed on the necessity of improving the health insurance budget, which underscores a commitment to fiscal responsibility.

The economic perspective focuses on state fees and their impact on citizens, specifically regarding financial barriers to accessing justice. The speaker is seeking mechanisms (waivers or reimbursement) to mitigate this burden, citing concerns about financial equity within the justice system.

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Economic perspectives support the use of taxes as a tool for regulating behavior, motivating producers to reduce sugar content. Although budget revenue has been planned (25 million), it is emphasized that this sum is small and should be directed toward improving public health, such as supporting healthy school meals and children's physical activity habits.

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Economic views strongly support the encouragement of investments and the development of R&D-intensive companies (such as a pharmaceutical plant). The politician emphasizes the need to increase the competitiveness of the Estonian economy through high value-added industry.

Economic perspectives support targeted public spending and financial mechanisms (start-up grants) aimed at achieving social objectives. The goal is to utilize economic incentives to attract qualified personnel (teachers) into underserved regions.