Moldova healthcare: Patients first, corruption targeted in 2024
Moldova's National Health Insurance House (CNAM) is shifting gears in 2024, prioritising patient empowerment and actively combating corruption in the healthcare sector, director Ion Dodon announced.
Empowering Patients, Improving Access:
"We've declared 2024 the year of the insured patient," Dodon stated, emphasising a renewed focus on patient needs and improved access to quality medical services. This initiative aims to inform patients of their rights and provide them with tools to navigate the healthcare system effectively.
Dodon clarified, "If a patient's rights are violated, we'll inform them of their options and take necessary action within our legal framework. This includes collaborating with law enforcement to combat corruption and address issues like excessive out-of-pocket payments, long wait times, and limited access to medicines and devices."
Transparency and Patient Advocacy:
CNAM also pledges to enhance transparency by actively informing the public about the full range of covered services, medicines, and devices under the mandatory health insurance scheme. "These lists are constantly being expanded to better meet patient needs," Dodon highlighted.
Furthermore, the National Insurance House plans to support the development of patients' associations. This aims to empower individuals to have a stronger voice in shaping healthcare policy and advocating for their rights.
Fighting Corruption, Optimising Care:
By focusing on patient well-being, collaborating with law enforcement, and promoting transparency, CNAM signals a commitment to tackle corruption and optimise healthcare delivery in Moldova. This multi-pronged approach aims to create a more accessible, efficient, and patient-centric healthcare system for the country.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
