For this 2nd Congress of the Order, the doctors expected a lot from the speech of Manuel Valls. The Prime Minister disappointed by reaffirming his support for the generalized third party payment.
It is in a tense atmosphere that the National Council ofOrder of Physicians (CNOM) met in Congress this Thursday in Paris. In his closing speech, Dr Patrick Bouet, president of the CNOM, even got angry with his colleagues. By evoking the absence of the Minister of Health, the doctor had not foreseen the whistles reserved for Marisol Touraine.
To contain the anger of the doctors, still wind up against the Health bill, Patrick Bouet had to give voice demanding “respect and control with regard to the politician”. Aware of the discomfort in the profession, he nevertheless ended his speech with these words “Mr. Prime Minister do not disappoint us”.
Manuel Valls’ attempt to win back
At the platform, Manuel Valls worked to win back the hearts of practitioners. “Being a doctor is more than a job, it’s taking on a first-rate social role,” he said.
He then wanted to send a message of “deep gratitude, and deep gratitude, to professionals who not only care for, but also accompany patients, listen to them, and maintain a special, personal and intimate relationship with them”.
Then, the Prime Minister addressed the angry subjects. By assuming its political choices as the generalized third party payment (dispensation in advance of the expenses to the doctor), causing some turmoil in the room.
Like François Hollande in the past, Manuel Valls nevertheless reiterated that the system “must be simple, it is our commitment”. Same guarantee on the terms of payment of the doctors.
Finally, Manuel Valls wished not to rush the assistance too much, indicating that the implementation of generalized third-party payment will be gradual. “It will allow more French people, those who did not have the means to advance the costs of their consultation, to have access to care,” he added.
Upcoming disagreements over medical tariffs
Cold shower also for the practitioners when Manuel Valls affirmed that it was not desirable that the next conventional negotiations be “only a tariff moment, disconnected from the context”. That, for example of the abysmal deficit of Health Insurance on which he returned.
The Prime Minister did not hesitate to announce that on medical tariffs, “there will (also) be disagreements”. “But here too, we will remain open to dialogue and consultation,” he added.
The medical unions who demand a consultation at 30 euros for some (CSMF), 48 for others (SML), will undoubtedly not be long in reacting to these remarks. Faced with a government discourse without any change, representatives may be less inclined to dialogue. As a reminder, a health blockade will take place in mid-November, the date of the vote on the Health Bill in the National Assembly.
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