CSSD Subsidies Threaten Out-Patient Sector

The opposition Social Democrats (CSSD)'s plans to undermine healthcare reforms in the Czech Republic look more plausible than ever, after a crushing defeat for the Civic Democratic Party (ODS)-led government in the regional elections. The CSSD want to push through plans to cover healthcare fees for patients in regional hospitals. BMI believes, if the plan is carried out, a significant imbalance between primary and secondary care may arise, with patients preferring to seek free hospital care rather than pay for outpatient treatment. The fallout from such an event would likely overwhelm hospital services in the Czech Republic and may seriously

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