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Department for Insurance and Social Security The Department for Insurance and Social Security directs and steers insurance policy and is responsible for drafting social insurance and other insurance legislation. The Department handles issues that ...https://stm.fi/en/department-for-insurance-and-social-security-svo-
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Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen The National Coalition Party Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen is responsible for matters covered by the Department for Insurance and Social Secu...https://stm.fi/en/minister-of-social-security
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Department for Safety, Security and Health The Department for Safety, Security and Health handles issues pertaining to: organising environmental healthcare and health protection alcohol, tobacco and drug policy and the prevention of harm caused by...https://stm.fi/en/department-for-safety-security-and-health
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23.3.2026 | The sufficient Finnish or Swedish proficiency of professionals working in the healthcare and social welfare sector forms an essential part of patient safety and service quality. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is currently preparing measures to make it easier to ensure language proficiency, and to support employers in enhancing professionals’ language skills.https://stm.fi/en/-/language-proficiency-of-healthcare-and-social-welfare-personnel-to-be-strengthened-to-improve-patient-safety
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Immigrants' social security, welfare and health The MSAH is responsible for matters concerning the welfare and health of immigrants living in Finland. The Ministry deals with the basic security of immigrants, essential social and health services i...https://stm.fi/en/participation-immigrants
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Rational, or sensible, pharmacotherapy is effective, safe, of high quality, economical and equal.https://stm.fi/en/rational-pharmacotherapy
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Safety of pharmacotherapy Pharmacotherapy is an integral part of comprehensive care. At its best, pharmacotherapy can cure illnesses, slow the progression of illnesses, reduce the symptoms of illnesses and prevent illnesses. Safe pharmacotherapy c...https://stm.fi/en/safety-of-pharmacotherapy
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Statutory insurance A significant part of social security in Finland is provided through statutory insurances. This package is called social insurance. The insurance-based forms of social security include earnings-related pension, occupational acc...https://stm.fi/en/statutory-insurance
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Guidance of information management in healthcare and social welfare The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for the general planning, guidance and monitoring of information management within its administrative branch and for the f...https://stm.fi/en/social-and-health-services/information-management
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Health and social services The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health sets the guidelines for developing health and social services, drafts the relevant legislation and guides the implementation of reforms. Legislation » Legislation on social and h...https://stm.fi/en/social-and-health-services
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According to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Decree on the prescription of medicines (1088/2010), special attention must be given to the safety of pharmaceuticals.https://stm.fi/en/legislation-steering-and-supervision-cooperation
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Electronic services support the pharmacotherapy Medication list as a tool for healthcare professionals A national up-to-date medication list is under preparation. Its benefits will be based on a procedure where all essential structural medication ...https://stm.fi/en/rational-pharmacotherapy/digital-services
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EHDS Regulation The EHDS Regulation is an EU regulation that improves citizens’ control over their personal health data and provides healthcare professionals with access to patient data, regardless of where patients live or receive treatment. The ...https://stm.fi/en/ehds-regulation
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Department for Clients and Services in Healthcare and Social Welfare The Department for Clients and Services in Healthcare and Social Welfare prepares and develops issues pertaining to the position and rights of the customer and the patient, healt...https://stm.fi/en/department-for-clients-and-services-in-healthcare-and-social-welfare
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Value chain for pharmacotherapy Pharmaceuticals-related development, research and innovations The facilitation of research and development of pharmaceuticals is a requirement for new pharmaceutical innovations. It is characteristic of the pharmace...https://stm.fi/en/value-chain-for-pharmacotherapy
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Insurance-related appeals A policy holder, who is unhappy with an insurance company's decision, should first take the matter up with a representative of their insurance company. Policy holders may request a statement from one of the following insu...https://stm.fi/en/insurance-related-appeals
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Implementation of sensible pharmacotherapy Service organisers are responsible for ensuring that residents have access to the necessary social and health care services. It is essential for service organisers and providers to ensure the implementati...https://stm.fi/en/rational-pharmacotherapy/implementation-of-sensible-pharmacotherapy
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Survivors’ pension When a death occurs in a family, the income of the widow and the children is secured with a survivors’ pension, which can be a spouse’s pension or an orphan’s pension. The purpose of the survivors’ pension under the earnings-rel...https://stm.fi/en/survivors-pension
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues
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Health services The aim of healthcare in Finland is to maintain and improve people's health, wellbeing, work ability and functional capacity and social security, as well as to reduce inequalities in health. The healthcare system is based on preven...https://stm.fi/en/health-services
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fi sv en National Genome Centre Data on people's genetic makeup helps make better personalised choices, target the screening of diseases, specify diagnostics, and choose the best and most effective treatment. In Finland, the development of persona...https://stm.fi/en/genome-center
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Pharmacotherapy and pharmaceutical service The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for the development of pharmaceutical services and for preparation of legislation on pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceutical services are an integral part ...https://stm.fi/en/pharmacotherapy
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Amended legislation on health checks for children and young adults Categories: Publication date: 22.12.2025 The timing and content of health checks at child health clinics and schools, and in student healthcare and oral healthcare will be regulate...https://stm.fi/en/press-releases
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Secondary use of health and social data A separate law has be laid down on the secondary use of health and social data (Act on the Secondary Use of Health and Social Data). The purpose of the Act is to facilitate the effective and safe processing ...https://stm.fi/en/secondary-use-of-health-and-social-data
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nordic cooperationhttps://stm.fi/en/nordic-cooperation/finnish-presidency-2021
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13.11.2025 | A national collaboration model is being proposed for Finland to strengthen collaboration among key stakeholders in clinical research and make it easier for patients to access new treatments. The FinTrials collaboration model also aims to strengthen Finland’s position as an attractive country for clinical trials and increase investments in the sector. The proposal was made by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra at the request of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.https://stm.fi/en/-/a-national-collaboration-model-is-proposed-for-clinical-trials-facilitating-patient-access-to-trials-and-bringing-growth-to-finland
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Nordic cooperation Nordic cooperation involves Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Åland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland. The vision of the Nordic countries is to make the Nordic region the most sustainable and integrated region in the wor...https://stm.fi/en/international-cooperation/nordic
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Advisory Board on Biotechnology The Advisory Board on Biotechnology is an expert body providing advice on matters related to biotechnology and gene technology. It promotes cooperation between public authorities and researchers and operators in the...https://stm.fi/en/advisory-board-on-biotechnology
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Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman The Finns Party Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman is responsible for all other matters covered by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, ...https://stm.fi/en/minister-of-social-affairs-and-health
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Frequently asked questions about the Act on Secondary Use of Health and Social Data Usein kysyttyä: The law mentions the primary and secondary use of customer data. What is the difference between these two concepts? The primary use of customer dat...https://stm.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-act-on-secondary-use-of-health-and-social-data
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17.4.2026 | A total of 5,000 patients have been evacuated from Ukraine to EU Member States under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The 5,000th patient was evacuated to Finland. Finnish Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen and EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib met on 16 April to discuss issues such as the evacuation of patients.https://stm.fi/en/-/total-of-5-000-patients-evacuated-from-ukraine-to-eu-countries
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Healthcare and social welfare for illegal residents Illegal residents mean persons who have no right of residence in Finland according to the Aliens Act. An asylum seeker’s residence in Finland is considered unauthorised when a decision to reject ...https://stm.fi/en/social-security-and-services-of-asylum-seekers-in-finland/healthcare-and-social-welfare-for-illegal-residents
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Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6299
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Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6185
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Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6200
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Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4522
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Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6055
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Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6054
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6480
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4348
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=105
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6118
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6125
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4464
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=0900908f808321fa
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=243
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=3086
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4449
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4202
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=2914
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=0900908f807f854a
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=2978
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=3038
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=0900908f807f07bc
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=259
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=2747
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4850
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=2952
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6098
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Current issues Press releases New integration assistance to improve incentives to work and strengthen language skills Type: Press release Publication date: 4.6.2026 13.52 Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine T...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4406