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Friday, September 20, 2024

Healthcare Crisis in Møre og Romsdal

Published: 2024-09-18

Helse Møre og Romsdal is grappling with a severe financial crisis, steering towards a half-billion kroner deficit.

In response, the administration has proposed a ten-point plan to stabilize the economy without cutting essential services.

However, the introduction of the costly Helseplattforma journal system has exacerbated financial woes, costing nearly 350 million kroner and leading to reduced patient treatment.

Meanwhile, the region's breast cancer services face uncertainty as key staff resign, potentially forcing patients to seek treatment elsewhere.

This situation has left patients like Astrid Jektvik anxious about future care.

The healthcare system is under immense pressure, with potential service cuts looming unless immediate economic measures are implemented.