Abstract

CARDONA, Álvaro et al. An analysis of the updating of the Colombian social security system's mandatory health plan, 2009-2012. Rev. salud pública [online]. 2013, vol.15, n.2, pp.258-270. ISSN 0124-0064.

Objective Analyzing the updating the Colombian social security system's mandatory health plan (MHP),from a perspective of the right to health, by comparing and contrasting MHP content valid until 31^st December 2009 (POS-2009) with MHP content from 1st January 2012 onwards (POS-2012). Methodology This was a descriptive study aimed at ascertaining the quantitative changes made and comparing the characteristics of modifications made in POS-2012 to POS-2009. Results Variation was observed between the two versions of the MHP regarding the number and characteristics of services and drugs;1,724 new procedures and 128 new medicines were included in the 2012 MHP, while 366 procedures and 79 medicines present in the 2009 MHP were excluded from MHP 2012. Some inclusions were related to frequent writs being issued from 2009-2011demanding access to such procedures and drugs. Discussion and Conclusions Significant progress was found regarding the content of the 2012 MHP compared to 2009 provision, thereby addressing some of the population's most frequent writs and plaints.

Keywords : Mandatory health plan; healthcare system; patients' rights.

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