Most people for an ophthalmologist: The National Health Fund data shows that at the end of 2024. Most people were waiting for an ophthalmologist – 424 thousand. people. In turn, after a quarter of a million awaiting the advice of a neurologist and cardiologist. The same queues were also the largest in 2023 – says “Fakt”, which reached the latest data of the National Health Fund.
So much is waiting for a doctor's visit: As it turns out, in “urgent case” 234 days are currently waiting for the Osteoporosis endocrine clinicto a neurosurgical clinic – 177 days, and to the clinic of endocrinology and pediatric diabetology – 119 days. In the “stable” waiting time, e.g. to a genetic clinic for children, it is 542 days, to the oncological surgery department for children – 322 days, while to the neurosurgical clinic – 251 days. On removal Almonds are waiting for 224 days and the nasal septum procedure – 181 days.
Health contribution down. Left against: According to experts, the situation may get worse if Next year, the Act on the reduction of the health premium for entrepreneurs will come in life. On Wednesday new The Senate deals with the regulations. In the coalition, the new left, which is afraid of cavities in the NFZ budget, is opposed to the reduction of the health premium. Senate deputy marshal Magdalena Biejat met with the president, whom urged to veto the act. According to Biejat, the richest entrepreneurs will benefit from the relief.
Ko and the third way for a reduction: The law is supported by senators of KO and the third road. Politicians ensure that lowering the premium will not take place at the expense of patients. Minister finance He promised to add money to the budget. The defect would amount to PLN 6 billion. The lower premium will pay over 2 million entrepreneurs who can gain up to PLN 1,000 per month.
Even larger queues? Meanwhile, experts of the Polish economy network in the opinion sent to senators emphasize that “now NFZ deficiencies amount to approx. PLN 22 billion and grow“.” Even if the defect caused by this act in the amount of at least PLN 6 billion is compensated from the state budget, the amendment will make it difficult for public authorities to provide citizens, regardless of their financial situation, equal access to healthcare services financed from public funds, 'experts say. In their opinion, changes in the health premium will lead to lengthening queues to doctorsa Patients will be “pushed” to private doctor's offices.
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Sources: FactIAR, Polish network of economics