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Another tragedy due to Nueva EPS delays: patient with a favorable ruling in Popayán died waiting for treatment
Silvio Perafán was 86 years old and affiliated with Nueva EPS's contributory regime. He died on March 30, waiting for his treatment. Today, his case adds to those that have put a face on the crisis experienced by the entity and the health system in general.
TL;DR
- Silvio Perafán, 86, died on March 30, waiting for treatment from Nueva EPS for a cardiac condition.
- A court order (tutela) on December 31, 2025, mandated comprehensive treatment, but it was not provided.
- Perafán was hospitalized on January 7 and referred for a heart device implant, but this did not materialize.
- An incident of desacato was filed on January 22, but judicial orders were not effectively enforced.
- Perafán's health declined over three months of hospitalization, with other organs failing.
- The article cites similar deaths, including a child with hemophilia (Kevin Arley Acosta Pico) and a 20-year-old with leukemia (Javier Pinzón Sandoval), also linked to alleged negligence by Nueva EPS.
- Nueva EPS has not submitted financial statements since 2024 and did not provide data for the 2026 Unit of Payment per Capita (UPC) calculation.
- The entity serves over 11 million users, representing a significant risk to the stability of the health sector due to its size and lack of transparency.