Bulgarian health fund corrects competition commission data, revealing hundreds of millions difference

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Bulgaria has issued a correction to data previously presented by the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC). This adjustment points to a substantial difference, reportedly in the hundreds of millions, regarding financial figures related to healthcare provisions.

Just days prior, the CPC had announced it was launching an investigation into the specific rules and procedures the NHIF uses for payments. The focus of this inquiry included medical supplies, specialized equipment, and dietary foods.

The NHIF's correction suggests a significant discrepancy in the figures that were the basis for the CPC's investigation or public statements. The exact nature of the data corrected and the precise financial impact remain to be fully detailed, but the scale of the difference highlights potential issues in financial reporting or oversight within the Bulgarian healthcare system.