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Former Minister Strongly Questioned Daniel Quintero's Arrival at Supersalud
The designation of Daniel Quintero, former mayor of Medellín, as Superintendent of Health has generated concern in the health sector. Augusto Galán, director of the Think Tank Así Vamos en Salud and former Minister of Health, spoke in an interview with Noticias RCN.
TL;DR
- The health sector is concerned about Daniel Quintero's appointment as Superintendent of Health.
- Augusto Galán, former Minister of Health, cited ethical concerns due to Quintero's judicial imputations and those of his former officials.
- Galán questioned Quintero's technical capacity and knowledge of the health sector for the role.
- The appointment is seen as part of a broader government strategy to dismantle the EPS and health insurance system.
- Galán also commented on irregularities in the extension of the intervention at Nueva EPS, calling the situation "very disturbing".
- The Inspector General's Office will investigate irregularities at Supersalud, which Galán suggests could involve criminal aspects.