What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is SPRAWOZDANIE 618.
NFZ 2023 Report: Access, Costs, and Waiting Times for Medical Services
This document is a detailed report on the activities of the Polish National Health Fund (NFZ) in 2023. It outlines how public funds were spent, how waiting times for specialist appointments and procedures changed, and what new treatment and prevention programs were introduced. For citizens, it provides information on the longest queues, newly available services, and the increase in funding for various medical fields.
Key points
A significant increase in spending on hospital treatment (by 30.4%) and dental care (by 47.6%) compared to 2022.
The longest waiting times are for endocrinologists (median 190 days), general systemic rehabilitation (193 days), and knee replacement surgery (197 days).
Expansion of coordinated care in primary care (POZ) to include new conditions (nephrology, pre-diabetes, thyroid diseases), enabling faster diagnosis by a family doctor.
Introduction of free medications for children and youth up to 18 years of age and for people over 65.
NFZ audits revealed irregularities totaling PLN 136.1 million, of which PLN 81.4 million were fines imposed on healthcare providers.
Status:
Introduced
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