The National Assembly elected Asen Medzhidiev as Deputy Governor of the NHIF
The National Assembly has elected Asen Medzhidiev to the position of Deputy Governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). The decision was made following prolonged and heated debates among the members of parliament in the plenary hall.
Asen Medzhidiev is a well-known name in the field of healthcare in Bulgaria. Prior to his current election, he held the position of Minister of Health in a caretaker government, which gives him experience in managing the healthcare system at a national level.
The election of a new Deputy Governor of the NHIF is an important step for the institution, which is responsible for the allocation of public funds for medical services and medicines. Medzhidiev is expected to assume his powers immediately and work on the fund's current priorities.
The appointment sparked a wide response among the political forces in parliament. While some deputies supported his candidacy due to his professional experience, others expressed reservations regarding the procedure and the future policies of the institution.
With this decision, the leadership of the National Health Insurance Fund is now complete. It remains to be seen what changes will occur in the fund's operations under the new leadership and how they will affect access to healthcare for Bulgarian citizens.