EX MIN 20/505 EX MEM 20/255 FEE STRUCTURE INCREASES FOR LABORATORY, RADIOLOGY, OPERATING THEATER, CONSULTATION, PHARMACEUTICALS, CONSUMABLES AND INTRODUCTION OF DIETARY FEES
The Hon Premier briefed Council. Following discussion Council:
1) agreed fee increases as follows:
Laboratory 40%
Radiology 30%
Surgery 50%
Pharmaceuticals increase from 40% – 60%
Maternity (Normal) 25%
Consultations 100%
Consumables increase from 30% to 50%
Dietary to be charged at a cost of EC$100 a day;
2) instructed the Attorney General’s Chambers to prepare the Regulations for the fee increases; and
3) noted that the proposed increased fees remain below market cost.
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