New EPS would be attached to the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance under the model proposed by Petro with the liquidation of EPS
The government's preventive system projects 100% health coverage for the population nationwide Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- President Petro ordered the liquidation of bankrupt EPS, assuring no affiliates will be left unprotected.
- The territorial preventive health model will cover 100% of the population, with continuing EPS caring for those from liquidated entities.
- The public Nueva EPS will be attached to the Ministries of Health and Finance, with the government assuming its debts.
- Savia Salud and Salud Capital can continue if their public owners assume their debts.
- Adres will make direct payments to hospitals and clinics.
- The public network will handle preventive and primary care, while complex hospitals will receive national and local funding.
- A flexible health cost tariff will be established, and patients will regain the right to choose their doctor and get a second opinion.
- Owners of liquidated EPS must respond for uncovered debts.
- Medications will be purchased through open reverse auction, with the state continuing drug production and importation.