In addition to the General Health Plan, the Health Insurance Organization (OAY) has identified the hospital where the case of Legionnaires’ disease was detected, as stated in its announcement.
“The Health Insurance Organization (OAY) responded immediately, from the very moment it received official notification from the Ministry of Health’s Inspector of Private Hospitals regarding the suspension of the operating license of a private hospital in Nicosia, in connection with the detection of Legionella bacteria. Within the scope of its responsibilities, it initiated the process to suspend the hospital’s contract with the National Health Organization (NHO), which was completed on the same day.”
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“In cases where the Agency receives official notification from the Commissioner of Private Hospitals regarding the suspension of the operating license of a contracted private hospital, the procedure for suspending the relevant contract is initiated, in accordance with the provisions of the contract and the relevant provisions of the General Health System Law,” it adds.
“The suspension of the contract takes effect as of the date and time of issuance of the relevant Order and remains in effect for as long as the suspension of the hospital’s operating license remains in force. The Organization shall notify the affected provider of its decision and the consequences of the suspension regarding the ability to provide services under the GESY.”
“During the suspension, the clinic may not act as a contracted provider of inpatient health care services under the GESY and, therefore, it may not admit new patients under the System or submit claims for reimbursement for services provided during the suspension period,” he continues.
“The care of patients already hospitalized is provided in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation and the guidelines of the competent authority (Superintendent of Private Hospitals—Ministry of Health). In the event that the suspension order is lifted or revoked, the provider must immediately notify the Organization, submitting the relevant official documentation, so that the possibility of lifting the suspension of its contract with the OAY may be considered.”
“It is clarified that the authority to issue, lift, or revoke Orders concerning the operating licenses of private hospitals rests with the Commissioner of Private Hospitals,” it states
“The Organization assures that it is closely monitoring developments in this matter and is taking the actions that fall within its jurisdiction, in accordance with the applicable legislative and contractual framework,” the OAY concludes.
