Kerala: Kozhikode Medical College Hospital faces heart surgery crisis over non-payment of arrears
By Aishwarya Nair | First Published Mar 4, 2024, 10:36 AM ISTThe Kozhikode Medical College Hospital is facing a crisis in performing heart surgeries due to non-payment of arrears amounting to crores of rupees. The stent suppliers are likely to suspend supply if dues are not settled by March 31.
Kozhikode: The Kozhikode Medical College Hospital is facing a crisis in performing heart surgeries due to outstanding dues amounting to crores of rupees. Stent suppliers have issued a warning to halt supply if dues are not settled by March 31.
Recently, the association representing stent suppliers to the Kozhikode Medical College submitted a letter to the hospital's Superintendent, highlighting arrears totaling Rs 30 crores. Failure to clear these dues by the end of March will compel suppliers to suspend supply services.
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The pending payments pertain to stent distribution facilitated through the Karunya Benevolent Fund and Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme, with arrears dating back to 2014 under the Tribal Fund. A similar crisis in 2019 led to the suspension of stent distribution, which was resolved after intervention by the health department.
The situation underscores the urgent need for a resolution to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for patients in need of heart surgeries at the hospital.
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