Diagnostic centres introduced on Thursday that they may go on strike and file lawsuits in opposition to the Well being Insurance coverage Organisation (HIO) in protest of deliberate reforms within the sector.
Throughout a press convention, the union representing diagnostic centres (Pasydike) expressed sturdy opposition to the HIO’s efforts to introduce new standards for the sector.
In July, Pasydike threatened that these standards would successfully imply most of the centres must shut down in consequence.
The union on Thursday introduced it was getting ready a sequence of lawsuits in opposition to the Hio, its members, in addition to particular people inside the organisation’s ranks for statements they’ve made.
As a part of their protest, Pasydike introduced plans for a two-hour strike, throughout which members will march to the presidential palace to ship a letter to the president.
Nevertheless, the precise date of the strike was not revealed.
Pasydike additionally introduced an upcoming data marketing campaign aimed toward informing sufferers nationwide in regards to the HIO’s plans and the potential affect of the brand new standards.
Pasydike chief Giorgos Kouttoukis known as on the federal government to intervene, stating: “You can’t stand idly by within the face of this risk to public well being.
“It isn’t solely our business professionals who’re in danger, but additionally society as a complete. Entry to correct, immediate and high-quality diagnostic companies is a basic proper of each citizen.”
