Out-of-pocket expenditure on community healthcare services at end-of-life among decedents from cardiovascular disease in six European countries and Israel.

Since improving CVD care efficiency and effectiveness are key aims, healthcare policymakers should broaden the investigation into expanding public funding for community services in order to mitigate OOPE, alleviate the economic burden on households, mitigate forgoing of community services due to price, and reduce rehospitalization.