More rehabilitation services have been integrated into state health care services (Gesy) by the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO), it emerged on Monday. According to an announcement sent out to providers, as of Friday, Gesy offers rehabilitation services to patients with certain respiratory conditions.
Expanded Rehabilitation Services
These newly included services cater to patients hospitalised on a ventilator in an intensive care unit (ICU) and those who have had previous intubation, long-term hospital stays, or chronic respiratory diseases requiring oxygen. The HIO emphasized that malnutrition or morbid obesity are considered aggravating factors, and patients assessed as suffering from these will be given priority.
Patients with neurological diseases have long been able to receive services, with priority granted to those with craniocerebral injuries, cerebral haemorrhage, stroke, severe neurodegenerative diseases, tumours of the nervous system, and severe neuropathies. Additionally, patients with spinal injuries with severe tetra paresis, paraparesis or quadriplegia, amputations, as well as multiple trauma patients hospitalised in trauma centres or surgical units are also included.
High-Priority Cases
Additional high-priority cases include those undergoing coronary bypass surgery, valvuloplasty or valve replacement, and aortic aneurysm or congenital heart disease repair operations. These expansions aim to provide comprehensive rehabilitation support to a broader range of patients within the state health care services.
Currently, three centres offering rehabilitation services are operating within state hospitals and are included in Gesy. The referral system for patients to a rehab centre remains unchanged, ensuring a seamless transition for those in need of these vital services.
The integration of these rehabilitation services into Gesy signifies a significant step forward in enhancing patient care and support within the state health care framework. By prioritizing patients with complex medical needs, the HIO aims to improve recovery outcomes and overall quality of life for those affected by severe health conditions.
