Costa Rica CCSS probes ₡90M payments to doctor for production shifts

Costa Rica's social security fund (CCSS) is investigating irregular payments of up to ₡90 million to a single doctor for 'production shifts' intended to reduce waiting lists at San Juan de Dios and Juana Pirola hospitals. Audits found documented irregularities in the implementation of these shifts. The case signals potential corruption in public healthcare administration, though details on the number of doctors involved and total amounts remain unclear.

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