Operating theatres in hospital Few operating theatres Austria’s high rank on the Access Vital Sign could be improved by increasing the number of operating theatres in hospitals (30th). View this data Spending R&D R&D spending favours innovation Austria ranks 3rd in gross domestic spending on R&D – reflecting a strong, innovation-friendly investment ecosystem. View this data Genetic Newborn Screening Comprehensive newborn screening programme Austria ranks 2nd in the number of genetic diseases which all newborns are screened for, demonstrating a national commitment to early detection. View this data