Healthcare

Reduction in the price of oncological drugs did not deter private providers from ADSE

An official source confirms that the new price list for oncological medicines, which took effect on 1 October, is being implemented without any private healthcare providers leaving the ADSE network.

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If you are an ADSE beneficiary undergoing oncological treatment in private clinics, this confirms that your access to care under the current agreement remains stable despite recent price changes.

Público· 4d agoRead original ↗

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