Norway provides universal, high-quality healthcare funded by general taxation. Municipalities oversee primary care services through GPs (fastleger), while the state is responsible for hospitals and specialist care. Patients pay modest co-payments for primary care, with an annual cap. There's a small but growing private sector, mainly for elective and specialist services. Digitalization is advanced, with widespread use of EHRs, national e-prescribing, digital patient portals, and telemedicine, especially for remote areas. The system prioritizes continuity of care and patient rights.

Medical professionals are licensed by the Norwegian Directorate of Health and must register in the Central Health Personnel Register. Facilities are inspected by the Norwegian Board of Health Supervision and must observe the Patient Records Act, GDPR, and national patient safety legislation. Malpractice insurance, continuing education, and annual quality reviews are required. Nationwide use of e-prescription is mandatory, and all digital solutions must be approved by national standards agencies.