The list of hospital rebates was exposed, and the "hidden rules" of the industry were thoroughly investigated
Recently, Ai Fen, director of the emergency department of Wuhan Central Hospital, posted a number of pictures on Weibo, involving doctors, public officials, and social workers who received kickbacks from Aier Ophthalmology in several counties and cities in Jiangsu, ranging from a few hundred yuan to more than 2,000 yuan. , the time is concentrated from 2017 to 2019.
According to media reports, the matter was reported in 2019, the relevant departments have dealt with it, and some referrals have refunded the kickback.
In response, a senior executive of Suqian Aier Eye Hospital responded that the so-called rebate is a referral fee in the hospital, which is a very common phenomenon and exists among doctors in many hospitals.
The public officials involved have been dealt with before.
He also said, "This is an unspoken rule in the industry. It exists in any industry. Even if the two of us are brothers, I will always thank me for introducing you to a job."
The executive's understated remarks exposed the "shade" of an industry: it turns out that in hospitals, or more accurately at least Aier Eye Hospital, referral fees (rebates) have always existed.
What is rare and strange is us outsiders.
Many people may not realize that the wool comes from the sheep, and these referral costs are ultimately paid by the patient.
If a patient is referred to such a hospital and wants to have a smooth operation, he must pay these "hidden rules" fees in order to see a doctor with peace of mind.
Let me ask, if a hospital treats patients and saves people as a business, how can such a hospital gain the trust of patients, and how can it win social credibility?
In fact, such unspoken rules are not in a "gray area", but blatant violations.
In November last year, the "Notice on Printing and Distributing the Nine Guidelines for the Honest Practice of Medical Institution Staff" issued by the National Health Commission, the National Medical Security Administration and the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine made it clear that "obey the needs of diagnosis and treatment, and refer patients without profit." "It is strictly forbidden to introduce and guide patients to designated medical institutions through online or offline channels for the purpose of seeking personal interests."
Right now, Dr. Ai Fen's revelations cannot be taken lightly.
If some public officials returned kickbacks in 2019, what happened to others who did not?
If this is an unspoken rule in the industry, should Aier Ophthalmology stand up and publicly respond to public doubts, and do other hospitals have similar problems?
Aier Ophthalmology is not an independent hospital with a "small family", and it should not be easily let go of such problems or industry-wide problems.
The medical industry is closely related to people's lives and health. If the vocation of treating diseases and saving people is tied up by money transactions, and patients are treated as objects of exploitation, it will undoubtedly be cold.
The haze of "unspoken rules of the industry" needs to be blown away as soon as possible to make people feel at ease.
In this regard, the relevant local departments need to bite the bullet and quickly open an investigation to respond to public doubts with a thorough investigation.
Harmony Source: China Youth Daily