The healthcare expenditure on hospitals by voluntary health insurance schemes in France experienced diverse trends from 2013 to 2023. The expenditure peaked at 4.77 billion euros in 2015, followed by a sharp decline in 2016. Although there were minor fluctuations from 2017 to 2023, the overall trend remained slightly negative, standing at 2.76 billion euros in 2023. The year-on-year growth rate reflected this volatility with significant drops in 2016 and 2020, and modest growth or decline in subsequent years. The 5-year CAGR until 2023 was negative at -1.81%, indicating a consistent overall decline.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Forecasted stabilization from 2024 to 2028 with minimal growth in expenditure.
- Attention to potential impacts of policy changes on voluntary health insurance schemes.
- Monitoring advancements in healthcare technology that could influence spending patterns.