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PAMI medical professionals strike over fee disputes
Medical and dental professionals providing services to PAMI, Argentina’s largest social security organization for retirees, have launched a 72-hour nationwide strike. The protest, which runs until Friday, October 2, targets the current remuneration system and seeks a significant increase in capitation payments.
According to the Association of Professionals of the Integral Medical Care Program and Affiliates (APPAMIA), the conflict stems from Resolution 1107, which changed the payment structure in April. Professionals argue that the current rate of $2,100 per affiliate is insufficient to cover the costs of medical consultations, prescriptions, and administrative tasks. While PAMI has offered an increase to $3,000 per capita, medical groups have rejected the proposal as inadequate, requesting rates as high as $4,000.
The strike involves the rescheduling of routine appointments, though emergency services and the provision of essential prescriptions remain operational to protect patient health. In regions like Mendoza, the crisis is exacerbated by professionals leaving the system due to contract terminations, further straining care for the elderly population.
Entities
APPAMIA · Argentina · Buenos Aires · Esteban Leguizamo · IOMA · PAMI
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The strike is a response to the implementation of Resolution 1107/2026, which modified the payment system in April. santafederf.com.ar · www.elsol.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] PAMI authorities offered an increase to $3,000 for primary care physicians starting in October. radioamanecer.com.ar · www.elsol.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Professionals requested a capitation increase to $3,500 for September and $4,000 for October. radioamanecer.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Under the current system, primary care physicians receive $2,100 per assigned affiliate. santafederf.com.ar · radioamanecer.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The strike includes the rescheduling of routine appointments but maintains emergency services and prescription services. santafederf.com.ar · radioamanecer.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Mendoza, more than 15 professionals have left the system due to contract terminations. www.elsol.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] Medical and dental professionals for PAMI have initiated a 72-hour strike lasting until Friday, October 2. santafederf.com.ar · radioamanecer.com.ar · www.elsol.com.ar