Pradit stands by hospital fee increase
Consumers predict chaos in health system
- Published: 31 Jan 2013 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: News
An independent consumer protection group will submit a letter to Public Health Minister Pradit Sintawanarong requesting a review of the medical service fee hike in state hospitals.
The Foundation for Consumers (FFC) says the ministry's plan to increase medical treatment fees by 5-10% on average at every state hospital could create chaos in the health system.
Mr Pradit, however, insists most patients won't be affected, as they are covered by health insurance schemes.
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