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Comptroller Warns Supersalud About Deterioration of Intervened EPS and Cites Working Group
Given the persistent problems plaguing the health system, Comptroller General Carlos Hernán Rodríguez issued a warning to the National Superintendency of Health regarding what he called the "critical and sustained deterioration" of the EPS under forced intervention by the National Government.
TL;DR
- The Comptroller General warns the Superintendency of Health about the critical deterioration of EPS under forced intervention.
- Interventions are failing to stabilize the health system, posing risks to funds and service continuity.
- Nueva EPS has significant deficits in technical reserves and pending legalizations, totaling billions.
- Savia Salud, Coosalud, and Famisanar show deteriorating financial situations with large negative net worths.
- Patients face limited access to medications, appointments, and vital treatments due to EPS financial problems.
- Eight intervened EPS have failed to comply with court orders, compromising the right to health.
- Patient complaints (PQRS) reached historical levels in 2025, with Nueva EPS, Salud Total, and Sanitas receiving the most.
- A working group with Supersalud and intervened EPS will be convened to address these issues.