Austria Severe Asthma Index

Austria is among the top scorers in Access and Care Coverage, with relatively high access to treatment (though limited access to biologics) and diagnostics as well as to digital therapeutics and telemedicine and the population reports that healthcare service needs are well met . On the other hand, Austria ranks lower in Policy Context, though higher than the average, with a relatively high implementation of strategies for severe asthma. This score is limited by the lack of a national asthma strategy and limited alignment of guidelines with best practices and tobacco control policies. In terms of Health System Characteristics, Austria has significant room for improvement with a high number of asthma-related hospitalisations and average number of days spent in hospital.