Healthcare Audit Reveals High Doctor Salaries and Afternoon Surgery Gaps, Prompts Constitutional Law Proposal
Share:
A healthcare audit conducted by Health Minister Kamil Šaško has revealed findings that reportedly shocked Prime Minister Robert Fico, showing that hospitals employ large numbers of doctors who receive substantial salaries while afternoon surgical procedures remain limited. The audit findings have prompted Fico to propose creating a constitutional law specifically governing hospitals. Šaško serves as health minister in Fico's coalition government, which returned to power after winning parliamentary elections in 2023. The proposed constitutional law would establish stronger legal foundations for hospital operations and healthcare management, though specific details of the audit's findings and the proposed legislation have not been disclosed.