Costa de Almeria
• Issue No. 2022 • 4 - 10 April 2024
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Credit: HLA Mediterraneo
Jules Phillips
TWO private hospitals in Almeria, both in the capital, are teaming up to help over 6,000 people needing surgery. They’ve formed a Temporary Business Union (UTE) to win a contract from the Andalucian Health Service (SAS) to cut waiting lists. The Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs aims to ensure these surgeries happen in private facilities by year-end to reduce waiting times. Initially, the government will spend about €17 million on this collaboration. But if the contract extends past 2024, costs could rise to €40 million. HLA Mediterraneo Hospital and Vithas Virgen del Mar Hospital are partnering through their companies. This alliance will handle all external public health surgical operations outlined in the contract ne-
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This joint venture will help to reduce waiting lists in the region.
gotiated with the Andalucian Health Service. The contract covers a wide range of surgical procedures, including hernia operations, knee surgeries,
gallbladder procedures, cataract surgeries, carpal tunnel treatments, hip and shoulder surgeries, and phimosis operations. Patients facing delays af-
ter June 30, 2024, might get financial aid from SAS for private surgeries. While surgical activity in Almeria has risen, it’s not enough to clear the backlog.
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