What are the key features of Sweden’s healthcare system? .

Sweden operates under a National Health Service (NHS) model, funded through general taxation collected by municipalities and county councils. Healthcare is decentralized, with 21 regional councils managing delivery and local municipalities handling elder care. General Practitioners (GPs) act as gatekeepers to specialist and hospital care. Public providers dominate, but private providers can deliver publicly funded care. Patients have freedom of choice in selecting primary care providers and can access specialists via referrals.