The Ministry of Health requested the Departments of Health of the provinces and cities to inspect and inspect the implementation of regulations on prices for medical facilities in the area, especially the compliance with regulations on service prices. COVID-19 testing in private healthcare facilities.

 

On the evening of October 10, the Ministry of Health said that right after the Government Office issued Document No. 6665/VPCP-KGVX dated September 20, 2021 conveying the direction of Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam for consideration, there was providing clear information, and at the same time correcting the improper implementation of regulations (if any) by medical facilities, on September 28, 2021, the Ministry of Health continued to issue Official Letter No. 8157/BYT-KHTC requesting Departments of Health of the provinces/cities under the Central Government; medical facilities under the Ministry of Health; Health ministries, branches; Private medical facilities seriously correct the collection of COVID-19 testing services.

 

Before that, right at the beginning of May when the 4th wave of epidemic broke out, at Official Dispatch No. 615 on May 7, 2021 and Official Letter No. 628 on May 10, 2021 of the National Steering Committee for Epidemic Prevention and Control prescribed for For patients with a Health Insurance card when visiting for examination and treatment at a public health facility, if COVID-19 is suspected and a test is indicated, follow the instructions of the Vietnam Social Insurance at Official Letter No. 1126/BHXH dated April 29, 2021;