Irish hospitals write off private insurance claims for trolley-treated patients

Irish hospitals have written off private insurance claims for over 72,000 patients treated on trolleys this year, forgoing revenue amid capacity strain. This reflects systemic underfunding and may pressure the health budget, but the financial impact is not quantified. The development signals ongoing strain in Ireland's public health system.

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