Fines imposed on gynecologist and hospital for unnecessary cesareans
February 12, 2025
A gynecologist in a public hospital was labeling scheduled cesarean sections as emergencies to receive higher reimbursements. Following checks by the Health Insurance Organization, these cases were exposed, resulting in a €15,000 fine for the doctor and a €10,000 fine for the hospital. Significant fines were also imposed on other doctors and hospitals for undocumented medical procedures. The Health Insurance Organization recovered a total of €17,000 from the health service providers involved.