The new OECD "Health at a Glance 2025" report offers a stark look at the pressures facing Greece's healthcare system, where public coverage remains limited and households continue to pay a markedly high share of medical fees. Nearly 39% of all health spending is paid directly out of pocket, far above the OECD average of 25%, and among the highest levels across member states. Although Greece operates a public health system, many patients turn to private providers to avoid long waits or patchy availability, making personal payments a defining feature of how care is accessed. A System Still Geared Toward Hospitals According to the OECD, Greece continues to concentrate its health spending on treating illness rather than preventing it. The country devotes 10% of total government expenditure to health - about half of what countries like Germany and Ireland invest. Nearly 43% of that public health budget goes to hospitals, while outpatient...