Healthcare
State spending on exams and treatments in the private/social health network rises 18% in two years
The state spent 735 million euros on diagnostic and therapeutic exams (MCDT) outsourced to the private and social health network during the first six months of 2026. This represents an 18% increase compared to the same period in 2024 and an 8% increase compared to 2025, driven by a higher volume of services provided to SNS patients.
Why it matters
While this is a macro-level budget trend, the continued shift of diagnostic and therapeutic volume to the private sector suggests that the SNS remains heavily reliant on outsourced providers to manage demand, which contextually impacts how you access and schedule health tests in Portugal.CNN PortugalRead original ↗
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