Nueva EPS Crisis Becomes Humanitarian Emergency: Afidro
Nueva EPS's debt grew 198% to 21.37 trillion pesos in March 2025. Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- The Nueva EPS faces a critical financial situation impacting patient care.
- The entity's debt increased by 198% from December 2022 to March 2025, reaching 21.37 trillion pesos.
- The Nueva EPS's equity became negative, a situation described as "structural inviability" by the Comptroller General.
- Delays in medication delivery and services are affecting over 11 million affiliates.
- Healthcare providers have filed lawsuits totaling over 2 trillion pesos due to non-payment.
- User complaints increased by 107% in 2025.
- Afidro criticizes the intervention ordered in April 2024, stating it has worsened the situation.
- Afidro proposes an emergency technical meeting to define actions, guarantee resource flows, and establish a contingency plan.