Patient access to treatment is set to be simplified, and medical and pharmaceutical procedures – more efficient. These are provisions contained in the changes approved by the Government in the field of mandatory medical assistance insurance, with the aim of reducing administrative barriers and waiting time for patients, reports IPN.
The Director of the National Company for Medical Insurance, Ion Dodon, presented, at the executive meeting, the main proposed changes. The measures will contribute to optimizing the workload for medical and pharmaceutical staff, as well as streamlining the process of prescribing medicines and medical devices.
Regarding electronic prescriptions, both medications and compensated medical devices related to multiple diagnoses can be included on a single prescription, in accordance with treatment schemes. The head of CNAM stated that this change will eliminate the current rule, which allows compensation for only one diagnosis.
The validity term of the compensated prescription for acute diseases will increase from 10 to 15 days, to avoid situations where patients are forced to return to the doctor due to the expiration of the prescription. Also, the limit of three visits to the pharmacy to pick up the treatment set is eliminated. Patients will be able to obtain it gradually, depending on their needs.
For people with type 2 diabetes, the tests and lancets used for measuring blood glucose can be prescribed for a period of up to six months, the current term being three months.
Another change refers to the penalties applied to individuals who do not pay their medical insurance premium on time. According to the project, these will be reduced by approximately four times, in accordance with the adjustments previously made to the legislation.
Also, CNAM will be able to conclude contracts with medical institutions for periods of up to three years, and not just for one year, as is currently provided. According to the project note, this change will ensure stability and predictability in the relationship between providers and the institution.
