Swedish Health Reform Sets 30-Day Care Guarantee, Penalties for Regions

The Moderate Party announced a health‑care reform that would replace Sweden's existing 90‑day guarantee with a 30‑day deadline for a first doctor visit and a further 30 days for treatment. Regions that fail to meet the target could be fined, a measure Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says is intended to ensure timely care rather than punish. Social Services Minister Camilla Waltersson Grönvall argued the proposal would not be overly costly and cited a similar system in Denmark as a model.

Separately, Region Skåne is expanding its “Hospital at Home” (Sjukhus hemma) service, which delivers advanced acute care to patients in their residences. In 2025 the programme treated 1,576 patients, and the region aims to increase capacity to 150‑200 concurrent patients. Regional officials stress that the scale‑up must be matched by clear medical responsibility, confirmed handovers and transparent quality monitoring to safeguard patient safety as the service grows.