Sector salud lanza alertas por la sostenibilidad del sistema tras conocerse la UPC para 2026

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The Ministry of Health announced a 9.03% UPC adjustment for the contributory regime and 16.49% for the subsidized regime for 2026.
Healthcare providers argue the increase is insufficient to cover rising costs, particularly due to the minimum wage hike.
Hospitals and clinics are requesting the UPC increase be implemented in contracts and tariffs with EPS.
EPS highlight inconsistencies between the UPC adjustment and the minimum wage increase, warning of a lack of understanding of the system's financial crisis.
The pharmaceutical industry estimates a 15% adjustment was needed for system sustainability, with the current increase posing a risk to financial stability.
Patient organizations warn that an insufficient UPC constitutes a violation of the right to health and could lead to service closures and longer waits for treatments.

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