ZAGREB, April 18 (Hina) - The funds granted last week by the government for covering part of debts of the health system, amounting to one billion and 700 million kuna (about US$212 million), should solve the problem of debts of the
Croatian Health Insurance Institute (HZZO) toward suppliers and health institutions, which are more than 90 days overdue, Health Minister Ana Stavljenic-Rukavina told Hina. These debts should be paid within 60 days, with 400 million kuna paid in cash and the remaining amount in bonds. The minister said the financial situation in the health system would be more favourable in two months. The overall debt of the health system in March this year amounted to about four billion kuna (about US$500 million), however, the health system also claims significant amounts, primarily from the pension fund and the counties. The purpose of the rehabilitation process is to stop the a
ZAGREB, April 18 (Hina) - The funds granted last week by the
government for covering part of debts of the health system,
amounting to one billion and 700 million kuna (about US$212
million), should solve the problem of debts of the Croatian Health
Insurance Institute (HZZO) toward suppliers and health
institutions, which are more than 90 days overdue, Health Minister
Ana Stavljenic-Rukavina told Hina.
These debts should be paid within 60 days, with 400 million kuna
paid in cash and the remaining amount in bonds.
The minister said the financial situation in the health system
would be more favourable in two months.
The overall debt of the health system in March this year amounted to
about four billion kuna (about US$500 million), however, the health
system also claims significant amounts, primarily from the pension
fund and the counties.
The purpose of the rehabilitation process is to stop the
accumulation of losses, the minister said, adding, however, the
health system would this year not be able to pay its obligations
within the agreed period of 60 days.
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