Poland to introduce healthcare reform package including physician salary caps
The Polish government plans to submit draft legislation to the Sejm in September aimed at restructuring the national healthcare system. Proposed measures include implementing upper limits on physician earnings and initiatives to eliminate patient waiting lists, though specific implementation mechanisms remain unclear.
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Poland: Government Mandates Public Healthcare Salary Caps, Restructures System
The Polish government has confirmed plans to introduce a comprehensive healthcare reform package, including a mandated salary ceiling for public healthcare workers at 76,800 PLN per month (16 times the national minimum wage). Draft legislation is expected to be submitted to the Sejm in September, aiming to regulate public expenditure and eliminate patient waiting lists. The potential impact on medical staff retention and public service availability remains uncertain.