Finland's healthcare system is unequal and many experts believe it should be reformed, particularly in regard to occupational healthcare.
Social insurance institution Kela has said that Finland is among the most unequal countries in the EU when comparing the number of doctor visits to income level. The Finnish Medical Association (FMA) has also emphasised the importance of equality in healthcare.
Those with access to employer-provided occupational healthcare can easily see a doctor for minor issues like common colds. Students are meanwhile covered through the Finnish Student Health Service (YTHS). People who can afford private medical care can use their own funds to purchase care and treatment.
At the same time, some Finns struggle to book appointments for nurses, doctors and oral care in the public system.
Eeva Nykänen, a chief specialist at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), told Yle that the system simply needs to function better.
The THL's research has found that while there are some benefits to employers offering health coverage to workers, it would be advantageous for those resources to be utilised within the public sector.
While some parts of occupational healthcare are legally mandated, many employers provide their employees with broader medical care coverage than the law requires.
THL's survey at the end of last year found that not only has accessing healthcare services in Finland become increasingly difficult, the continuity of care has also deteriorated.
A report published by the THL this week meanwhile found that the quality of life has declined among working-age people.