Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
Ida-Viru County specialist doctors and hospitals' overtime coefficients
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Political Position
The political stance is heavily focused on the functionality of the healthcare system and the financial crisis, demanding accountability from the Health Insurance Fund and the ministry for underestimating the number of chronically ill patients. The speaker urgently stresses the necessity of finding 30–50 million euros to keep hospitals operational and prevent mandatory staff furloughs in December. The position is strongly results-oriented, focusing on ensuring the availability of specific services.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in healthcare financing and governance, referencing precise figures (30–50 million euros) and contractual specifics (the limits on Health Insurance Fund contracts, coefficients for overtime compensation). This professional knowledge covers the aftermath of the COVID crisis, the increase in appointments sought by chronically ill patients, and the mechanisms for directing residents.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and pressing, emphasizing logical connections and data (for example, hospital budgets running out one month before the year ends). The speaker poses sharp and detailed questions, demanding specific answers, and directly criticizes the minister if they feel the responses are inadequate.
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Activity Patterns
The data indicates active participation during the Riigikogu's Question Time, with consecutive and related questions being posed to the Minister of Health, focusing on the budget deficit and the issue of specialist doctors in Ida-Virumaa.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is leveled against the Health Insurance Fund and the Minister of Health, accusing them of flawed budget planning and underestimating the residual effects of the COVID-19 crisis, which has driven hospitals into a financial crisis. This opposition is policy- and results-driven, demanding immediate financial intervention.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on both the funding of the nationwide hospital network (all 20 HVA hospitals) and the specific regional issue in Ida-Virumaa. Regarding Ida-Virumaa, the implementation of a separate quota for medical residents is being demanded to alleviate the shortage of specialized doctors.
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints emphasize the need to increase public spending (30–50 million euros) to resolve the healthcare sector crisis and prevent hospital staff from being sent on mandatory leave. Clarity is also demanded regarding the compensation coefficients for hospital staff overtime.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue concerns the accessibility of specialized medical care and the treatment of chronic patients, the deterioration of which following the coronavirus crisis is being highlighted. The working conditions and stability of healthcare professionals are also being addressed, with emphasis placed on the risk of sending doctors and nurses on mandatory furlough in December.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently directed towards amendments to the state budget to secure the missing 30–50 million euros needed by hospitals, as well as regulatory measures aimed at resolving the shortage of specialist doctors in Ida-Virumaa through a resident quota system. The speaker is operating as a critical monitor of both budget execution and policy implementation.
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