SHA stand-off as private hospitals deny patients treatment over unpaid dues

The standoff between the social health authority and the private hospitals umbrella body, Rupa, has entered its second day, with hundreds of patients caught in the crossfire. Some facilities have reportedly discharged patients who cannot pay cash, citing high operational costs. Health workers have also been affected by the suspension, with some having gone for months without payment. Private hospitals blame this state of affairs on a lack of reimbursements from the state.