Paradoxul sistemului medical românesc. Presa bulgară: „Medicii câștigă mai bine în Bulgaria, iar pacienții nu stau la cozi”, deși România are un buget al sănătății de trei ori mai mare

A Bulgarian analysis suggests that doctors in Bulgaria earn more than their Romanian counterparts, despite Romania's larger healthcare budget. The report highlights faster access to specialists in Bulgaria and notes that Romanian doctors' salaries are relatively low, especially in larger state institutions. The differences in earnings are attributed to hospital management and competitive environments in Bulgaria, which allow for higher salaries based on performance. Romania's healthcare budget is significantly larger, yet this does not translate into better salaries or quicker patient access. Both countries face similar structural issues, including a concentration of medical professionals in urban areas and an aging workforce.