By Plenary Sessions: Madis Timpson

The economic outlook is tied to the increase in state levies, which is justified by the need to modernize these fees after nearly a decade. It supports the Ministry of Social Affairs' position that the rise in state fees will have only a marginal impact on the pharmaceutical market, thereby refuting fears of a significant increase in drug prices. It also reports on Kingo’s concern that pharmaceutical wholesalers fear a loss of revenue.

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The presenter conveys concern regarding the sustainability of the Health Insurance Fund's long-term financing and the appropriateness of utilizing reserves to cover fixed costs. The speaker supports the view that the financing of health and social services should be reviewed in the long term, and that these services ought to be financed separately. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the alignment of salary components with service prices.