Oncological patients referred to a clinic in Ibagué increased by almost 1,000% since 2023
House Representative Katherine Miranda denounced an alleged atypical increase in the referral of oncological patients to IPS Clinaltec, located in Ibagué.
TL;DR
- Representative Katherine Miranda alleges an atypical increase in oncological patients referred to IPS Clinaltec in Ibagué.
- The number of referred patients to Clinaltec increased by 946% from 2023 to 2025.
- The clinic's billing also saw a significant rise, from 970 million pesos in 2023 to over 17.6 billion pesos in 2025.
- Referrals are reportedly coming from departments with established oncology services, contrary to regulations that permit transfers only when local services are unavailable.
- Nueva EPS has defended the transfers, stating they are based on technical, administrative, and contractual criteria.
- IPS Clinaltec has not yet issued a public statement regarding the allegations.