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Colombia Faces Unprecedented Health Crisis as Major Insurer Exits

WEBIn a critical week for the health system, the company Compensar has now asked for voluntary liquidation, alleging financial problems. Credit: EEIM / CC BY-SA 3.0 The health crisis in Colombia continues. In the week in which the legislative reform proposed by the government has failed and the State has intervened in the two main …

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Congress Approves the Most Controversial Points of the Health …

WEBThe future of health insurance companies, EPS. With the approved articles, a period of 2 years is established for health insurance companies to organize a …

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Agreement: Colombian Government and Health Care Companies

WEBAgreement between the Colombian Government and health care companies – Photo: @MinSaludCol / X An agreement between the Colombian government and healthcare service providers was announced following a last-minute meeting held on the evening of Friday, November 3.

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Parliamentary Debate Continues on Health Reform in Colombia

WEBParliamentary debate on Health reform continues in the House of Representatives. Credit: Presidencia / CC BY-SA 3.0 The parliamentary debate on …

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Colombia Intervenes in Sanitas, the Second Largest Health Care …

WEBThe political opposition took advantage of the situation to attack the president and his reform proposal. In this sense, former president Alvaro Uribe (2002-2010), who …

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SaludCoop Executives Behind Bars After Health Care Fraud …

WEBCarlos Palacino, the ex-president of SaludCoop, has been sentenced to fifteen years and eight months in prison for his role in “procedural fraud and continuous …

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Opposition Sinks Health Reform Bill in Colombia

WEBBy Josep Freixes. -. April 4, 2024. After months of parliamentary debate, the opposition managed to sink the health reform proposal promoted by President Petro’s government – Credit: Ministry of Health. The government’s attempt to reform healthcare in Colombia hit a roadblock as the political opposition successfully stopped the proposal.

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Decisive Week for Health and Pension Reforms in Colombia

WEBBy Josep Freixes. -. April 1, 2024. A decisive week begins for the social reforms in Health and Pensions that are being discussed in the Colombian legislature. Credit: Miguel Olaya / CC BY 2.0. This week marks a crucial period for Colombia ’s health and pension reform plans, both significant government legislative efforts currently at a

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Colombia Resumes Health Reform Debate Amidst EPS Crisis

WEBNext week the debate on health reform in Colombia resumes – Credit: Sender Torres/CC BY-SA 4.0. The President of the House of Representatives, Andrés …

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Colombia Launches Healthy Tax Against Junk Food

WEBThe “healthy tax,” set to impose levies on sugary beverages and processed foods in Colombia, will take effect on November 1, in accordance with the tax reform …

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Petro Meets Uribe to Agree on Health Reform

WEBImportant meeting of President Petro with the opposition Uribe to agree on Colombian Health reform – Photo: Casa Rosada / CC 2.5 Ar / Centro Democratico / CC …

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Petro's Health Reform Vision: Colombia's Legislative Battle Continues

WEBPetro’s Health Reform Vision: Colombia’s Legislative Battle Continues. By Josep Freixes. -. September 6, 2023. The project for the health reform in Colombia …

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Colombia Grapples with Health Impacts of Ultra-Processed Foods

WEBBy A Giatsidakis. -. March 3, 2024. Colombia faces health challenges with rising ultra-processed food consumption, urging action from all sectors. The consumption of ultra …

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Ambulance Service in Colombia in Need of Change as Part of …

WEBAmbulances in Colombia are in need of changes in the framework of health reform. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One. The ambulance service in Colombia urgently …

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Unhealthy food in Colombia: Tax Raise

WEBColombia will increase the tax on unhealthy food and beverages once again. Ultra-processed foods and products with added sugar will be included in the tax reform …

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Zapote: Exploring the Unique Flavors of Colombia's Exotic Fruit

WEBZapote is a fruit native to Central and South America, commonly found in various regions of Colombia Credit: I likE plants/CC BY 2.0. Exploring the flavors of …

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Colombia Intervenes in Major Health Insurers Amid Crisis

WEBOnly 24 hours after announcing the public intervention of Sanitas, the second largest private health company (EPS) in Colombia, the state has decided to intervene in …

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Colombian Health Insurance Giant Obtains an Agreement

WEBColombian Health Insurance Giant Sanitas agreement to guarantee drug supply – Photo: EEIM / CC BY-SA 4.0 Sanitas, one of Colombia’s major private health …

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