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Current AffairsSocial Democrat aim to “abolish” health fees in regional hospitals raises practitioners’ ire

Health care fees of 30, 60 and 90 crowns introduced earlier this year at Czech surgeries, hospitals, and emergency wards have remained a major issue among many Czechs and came to the forefront in last week’s regional elections. In the run-up to the vote, the Social Democrats – who trounced the ruling parties - promised to “abolish” fees for patients at regional hospitals by covering expenditures from regional coffers. But it turns out keeping that promise may not be such a good idea.  More

Current AffairsBattling sickness or battling the sick?

The current Czech government has set itself the task of reforming the healthcare system. One key issue in this sphere is continued high levels of absenteeism, with the number of sick days taken among the highest in Europe. The government believes that absenteeism is in part encouraged by state insured sick pay, and has committed to lowering the amounts people receive. But is this a wise choice and what are the potential pitfalls?  More

Current AffairsGovernment proposal may see patients paying for ambulance trips

A new proposal by the Czech Health Minister Tomáš Julínek will see some Czech patients having to pay for ambulance trips. At present, such journeys are covered by health insurance, but if the changes are approved, come next January, patients may have to pay for ambulances the same way they pay for taxis.  More

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