Czech hospitals turn to PM Nečas over funding cuts

The Association of Czech and Moravian Hospitals approached on Monday Prime Minister Petr Nečas over funding cuts in 2011. Next year, hospitals in the Czech Republic are set to get 5 percent less funds for emergency care from health insurance companies. This, together with a possible mass exodus of Czech doctors, might put patients’ health and lives at risk, the association said. Representatives of the association are to meet with other Czech health care providers on Tuesday to coordinate further steps.

Author: Jan Richter