The announcement comes amid a stream of media reports regarding alleged improprieties in the public healthcare system.
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First hospital fined for refusing to provide abortion under new Polish government rules
Last month the government decreed that healthcare providers who receive public funds are obliged to offer abortions.
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Record 51% of Poles supplementing public healthcare with private, finds study
A quarter (24%) exclusively use the public National Health Fund (NFZ), which is a record low.
Polish hospitals warn they can’t afford wage rises for medics promised by government
In response, the National Health Fund (NFZ), which finances public healthcare in Poland, has offered additional funds.
Poland’s tax burden for individuals and families falling, finds ranking of EU states
Single taxpayers are able to keep 72% of their net salary after deductions.
Poland plans reform to decouple health insurance from employment status
Poland already has the lowest unemployment rate in the EU.
Poland to suspend planned medical procedures to ensure capacity for Covid patients
The restrictions will not apply to cancer diagnostics and treatment.
Planned new database of attempted suicides raises privacy concerns in Poland
Plans for a national register of people who have attempted suicide could “violate fundamental rights”.
