Occupational therapists seek clarity over proposed Gesy integration changes
The occupational therapists’ association has asked the HIO and health ministry to clarify reported changes to plans for including occupational therapy in Gesy.
Nicosia, Cyprus. The occupational therapists’ association on Tuesday called on the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) and the health ministry to explain reported changes to plans for integrating occupational therapy into the general health scheme (Gesy).
The association said it had received information indicating that “parallel arrangements” and changes to key elements of the proposal had been made without prior notification.
Consultation concerns
The association is seeking clarification on the information professionals are now being asked to consider and whether any new arrangements could affect the outcome of the consultation.
“Consultation cannot be conducted on moving ground,” association president Despina Kaimi said.
“When an institutional interlocutor is called upon to evaluate a proposal, its data cannot be changed without prior official notification,” she said.
Previous proposals
The association said the integration of occupational therapy into Gesy had followed years of discussions involving two governments and successive political leaderships.
It said it submitted a detailed proposal to the HIO in March, accompanied by a technical memorandum and a technical and economic study.
Following a further request from the organisation, it said it prepared a counterproposal after committing scientific, financial and legal resources to reach a consensus.
Request for information
The association said the HIO knew its counterproposal was nearing completion when it became aware of new information concerning changes to the original proposal.
“On what exact data is the industry ultimately called upon to consult?” it asked.
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