Focus on the Confederation and cantons
The Swiss Health Observatory (Obsan) offers its services to the public sector and politically neutral institutions.
Standard Obsan products such as planning instruments in the area of hospital care, long-term care and in the area of health professionals are primarily intended for the cantons. Alongside the Federal Statistical Office, the Federal Office of Public Health is one of Obsan's partners within the Federal Administration.
Obsan also provides services for politically neutral institutions. As a rule, Obsan does not offer services to political parties, interest groups and private enterprises.
Demand-based contracts
Some cantons conclude a standard contract with Obsan. These multi-year contracts offer the advantage that cooperation with the cantons can be intensified and planned over a longer period. Obsan’s services can be obtained at preferential conditions. Obsan has concluded a standard contract with 19 cantons for the contractual period 2021− 2025.
In addition to these standard contracts, partners can also conclude service agreements with Obsan. These define Obsan services within the framework of specific projects and analyses.