Investigation opened against the interventor of Nueva EPS, Jorge Iván Ospina
Noticias RCN learned exclusively that the Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation against the new interventor of Nueva EPS, Jorge Iván Ospina, and Luz María Múnera Medina, ad hoc Superintendent of Health for the same EPS.
TL;DR
- The Attorney General's Office is investigating Nueva EPS interventor Jorge Iván Ospina and ad hoc Superintendent of Health Luz María Múnera Medina.
- The investigation is for allegedly exceeding their authority by issuing a resolution on April 10 and for not meeting requirements for their positions.
- A complaint was filed on April 14 regarding irregularities in the intervention and Ospina's appointment.
- Nueva EPS, the largest health entity by affiliates, faces a crisis with significant debts, medication shortages, and service access problems.
- President Gustavo Petro announced Ospina's appointment on April 11; Ospina previously served as mayor of Cali, ambassador to Palestine, and senator.
- Concerns were raised about Ospina's experience managing an EPS responsible for over 11 million affiliates and a 107% increase in complaints.
- A September 2025 Comptroller's report highlighted issues including irregular advance payments, pending invoices, contract failures, and technical reserves.
- Pending advance payments increased by 155% from 3.4 to 8.6 trillion pesos between 2023 and 2024.