During a press conference, Ostrc addressed significant financial discrepancies within the Slovenian health sector, specifically concerning the Slovenian Health Insurance Fund (ZZZS). He reminded attendees that in November 2025, the ZZZS was allocated an additional €520 million; however, Ostrc stated that these funds were insufficient when reviewed against the Ministry’s current financial plan. According to the minister, there is a noted deficit of €100 million.
Furthermore, Ostrc highlighted that critical services, such as transplants, have been removed from the ZZZS budget and subsequently transferred to the state budget. He also revealed a separate discrepancy of another €100 million when comparing assumed financial obligations against the actual budgetary funds provided. Ostrc indicated that the overall financial picture presents challenges for the healthcare system.
He specifically noted that the situation at the oncology institute is a primary area of concern based on the financial shortfalls detailed. The minister’s statement provided a detailed overview of the funding gaps, emphasizing the need to reconcile the budgeted amounts with the actual operational requirements across various healthcare services.
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