asked the Minister for Health if he has now agreed with the medical profession the method of payment under an altered health service; whether he had or will have further discussions with the profession in relation to the communications which he received from the Irish Medical Association and the Medical Union in October; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Health Services Payment System.
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It seems that, following recent studies, an acceptable method of payment based on the fee-for-service system will be evolved. I will not, however, be in a position to make a more detailed statement on this until further negotiations have been held with the professional organisations. Discussions with the organisations will re-commence shortly.