"Lex K." raises objections from doctors. They want an urgent meeting with the Minister of Health

The Polish Sejm passed a law regulating doctors' salaries and working hours, introducing a maximum hourly rate and penalties for dishonest billing. This legislation, referred to as "lex K," has faced opposition from the National Doctors' Union, which demands a meeting with the health minister. The law stems from a fraud case involving a doctor who submitted false invoices. Critics argue that the law grants excessive power to the head of the National Health Fund, allowing for arbitrary exclusion of doctors from public services. Concerns have been raised about the implications for employed doctors and the potential impact on healthcare access.