Healthcare financing and reimbursement: A global review of major topics and trends

The Austria chapter of the IBA Healthcare and Life Sciences Law Committee’s global guide, co-authored by Maren Jergolla-Wagner, offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the country’s healthcare financing and reimbursement framework. Designed for legal practitioners and industry professionals, this chapter provides valuable insights into Austria’s healthcare economy, highlighting the roles of public and private stakeholders, the legal and regulatory structure and key authorities. It also covers critical topics such as access to services, pharmaceutical and medical device coverage, relevant litigation and emerging trends. As part of a global guide spanning over 50 countries, the chapter devoted to Austria delivers a focused perspective on national specifics within a comparative international context – making it an essential resource for anyone involved in healthcare law and policy.

The IBA Healthcare and Life Sciences Law Committee survey on healthcare financing and reimbursement – 2025 was originally published on 11 June 2025 on the International Bar Association website