Search on the website - Bianet

SEARCH

Show Search Filters

Sort by:

Categories:

Authors:

Time range:

Starting Date - End date:

search results

Private hospitals in Turkey getting higher social security payments despite fewer visits

Private hospitals in Turkey getting higher social security payments despite fewer visits

In 2012, private hospitals saw approximately 87.9 million patient visits, but by 2023, that number had dropped to 68.5 million, while total SGK-covered patient visits increased overall, according to DİSK-AR.

13 November 2024

Journalists detained over reports on ‘Newborn Gang’

Journalists detained over reports on ‘Newborn Gang’

Journalists attributed the change of the prosecutor of the case to political pressure, whereas the justice minister explained the technical reasons behind it. Two journalists are now facing “disinformation” charges.

4 November 2024

Onur Hamzaoğlu

The 'Newborn Gang' and gangs in the AKP era

The 'Newborn Gang' and gangs in the AKP era

Reports of abuses in adult intensive care units of private hospitals have been around for years, but last week’s revelations of crimes in neonatal intensive care units at some private hospitals in İstanbul stirred intense public outcry.

26 October 2024 Onur Hamzaoğlu

Health workers protest ‘Newborn Gang’ responsible for infant deaths

Health workers protest ‘Newborn Gang’ responsible for infant deaths

A year-and-a-half-long investigation has uncovered a financial crime network that exploited newborns with health issues to generate profit, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 infants.

22 October 2024 Ali Dinç

Investigation exposes health sector financial crime scheme responsible for at least 12 infant deaths

Investigation exposes health sector financial crime scheme responsible for at least 12 infant deaths

The gang was directing newborns with health issues to prearranged private hospitals, where unnecessary treatments and medications were administered to bill the social security agency and families excessive charges.

19 October 2024