Health Market in Albania, Problems and Challenges.

Abstract In respect of actual healthcare situation in Albania, mostly referring to the low level of healthcare services as well as to broad issues pertaining to the public health sector, we have obtained a specific topic not yet delivered from the Albanian researchers of the field, aiming that we can modestly help in the clarification of the situation as it has been often camouflaged in the needs of political powers. According to the researches made on this topic it seems to be the actual healthcare trend of developments in Europe and not only… Due to the latest context we believe that in order to bring a fair approach in the albanian situation the integration of medical and economic sciences is a must. Thus, the paper considers evidences regarding the legal framework from the healthcare sector in Albania and compares them with the respective demand and legal framework in European Community aiming as a final goal the exploration of opportunities which can bring a better perspective in the country. For the previously mentioned reasons we have interviewed specialists of the field such as: well known doctors, experienced administrators in public hospitals and ordinary staff as they face every day different issues. On behalf of the research made the paper concludes: -on policies and strategies needed to improve the services in the healthcare public sector; -on the expansion of the financial resource base and increase funding for public health; -on strengthening the managerial capacity of healthcare institutions through the implementation of contemporary models in health management in order to establish the patient in the bottom of the Albanian healthcare system.