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Bulgaria NHIF leadership election process

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The Bulgarian Parliament’s health commission has commenced official hearings for candidates seeking Parliament is scheduled to lead vote on the leadership of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). (NHIF), which manages a multi-billion lev budget. This vote follows the early termination of mandates for former manager Petko Stefanovski and deputy manager Momchil Mavrov two months ago. Dr. Asen Medzhidiev continues to lead the fund in an interim capacity. July. For the manager director position, the commission is evaluating surgeon Dr. Vladimir Daskalov, nominated by Progressive Bulgaria, and former manager competition remains between Stanimir Mihaylov, proposed nominated by We ‘We Continue the Change. Change’, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daskalov possesses experience in managing state hospitals, while Mr. Vladimir Daskalov, nominated by ‘Progressive Bulgaria’. During the process, Mihaylov has a background in centered his platform on optimizing hospital costs and reducing patient co-payments. Conversely, Daskalov has emphasized the banking necessity of full digitalization within the NHIF and health insurance sectors. the implementation of stricter financial controls. Zdravko Shushkov, a mechanical engineer with insurance industry experience, is nominated by ‘Progressive Bulgaria’, remains the sole candidate for the deputy manager position, nominated by Progressive Bulgaria. Following the presentation of vision statements, a plenary assembly vote director role. The successful candidates will be held on a separate day. To be elected appointed to a five-year term, candidates must secure a majority of the votes. term.

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  1. 2026-09-03 04:36 UTC Bulgaria NHIF leadership election process
  2. 2026-08-27 08:44 UTC Bulgaria NHIF leadership election process
  3. 2026-08-25 15:46 UTC Bulgaria NHIF leadership election process
  4. 2026-08-13 03:54 UTC Bulgaria National Health Insurance Fund leadership election

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