The National Assembly elected Assen Medzhidiev as Deputy Governor of the NHIF
The National Assembly has elected Assen Medzhidiev as the new 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.
Assen Medzhidiev is a well-known name in the Bulgarian healthcare system. Before taking his current position, he served as Minister of Health in a caretaker government. His professional experience in healthcare management was a key argument for his election.
The selection of leadership personnel at the NHIF is of great importance to Bulgarian citizens. The Fund manages public healthcare funds and is responsible for paying for hospital treatment, medicines, and medical services in the country.
Following the vote, the new Deputy Governor will need to focus on the current challenges facing the institution. He is expected to work towards improving the efficiency of the healthcare system and ensuring a better distribution of financial resources for the benefit of patients.
The appointment is part of the process of filling leadership positions in key state institutions. It remains to be seen what Medzhidiev's first steps will be in his new post at the National Health Insurance Fund.