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MinSalud extended the intervention of Asmet Salud for one month due to financial problems
Amid warnings launched this Monday by the Comptroller's Office about the inefficiency of President Gustavo Petro's government interventions in health promoting entities (EPS)...
TL;DR
- Asmet Salud EPS intervention extended for one month until June 11, 2026.
- The intervention began in May 2023 due to financial and operational problems.
- The extension aims to reinforce operational capacity, reduce losses, and address deficits.
- The government seeks to advance financial cleanup and optimize medical attention for affiliates.
- Despite some positive results, structural difficulties persist and pose a risk to the entity's stability.
- Liquidation of Asmet Salud could cause a massive redistribution of users, straining other EPS.
- Asmet Salud has approximately 1.8 million affiliates and operates mainly in the subsidized regime.
- The entity is headquartered in Popayán (Cauca) and has a presence in several departments, including Bogotá.