The objective of the reform is to address the shortages of healthcare professionals and their uneven distribution across the country. The reform shall include the development, adoption and entry into force of a legislative package and other actions, which shall: allow medical professionals, in particular nurses and midwives, to set-up their own practice; provide for the reimbursement by the National Health Insurance System of the services provided by medical professionals, in particular nurses and midwives, in their practices; increase the number of university places for nursing specialisations; promote a more balanced distribution of healthcare workers, including via the provision of financial incentives funded via State Budget and European Structural Funds; and enhance the representation of healthcare professionals in the regular negotiation process with the National Health Insurance Fund. The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 30 June 2026.
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