Colombia court rules EPS must not suspend treatments over supplier disputes

Colombia's Constitutional Court ruled that health insurers (EPS) cannot suspend medical treatments due to disputes with suppliers, following a case where a seven-year-old's surgery was delayed. The ruling sets a binding precedent protecting patient access to care. It may pressure EPS finances and affect the healthcare sector's operational dynamics.

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