Does healthcare deliver for patients? Insights from OECD’s PaRIS initiative

For far too long, healthcare performance indicators have centred on inputs—like funding and infrastructure—or processes—like hospital admissions or waiting times—without adequately capturing the experiences and outcomes of the people receiving care. The OECD’s PaRIS Survey upends that dynamic, shining a light on how older people with chronic conditions feel about their care, how healthy they really feel, and how their everyday lives are affected. The latest figures are now out: with over 107K patients in over 1800 primary care practices across 19 countries, the survey highlights that living longer doesn’t always mean living better, especially if care experiences are poor and chronic conditions aren’t managed in a way that reflects patients needs. In this episode of the Behind the Numbers podcast, our host Ashley Ward is joined by OECD Health Economists Frederico Guanais and Michael van den Berg to explore the work behind this innovative survey. Learn how policymakers, healthcare providers, and patients themselves can use these data to drive more people-centred healthcare. Host Ashley Ward, Director’s Office Advisor and Communications Manager (OECD Statistics and Data Directorate) Guests Frederico Guanais, Deputy Head of Health Division (OECD Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs) Michael van den Berg, Senior Health Economist (OECD Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs) To learn more about policy area: To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox!

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This episode was published on May 12, 2025.

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