El modelo del Fomag, otra gran fractura del sistema de salud del país Teachers and their families are experiencing a severe health crisis, marked by critical medication shortages and a lack of understanding from healthcare officials regarding their conditions. This situation is exacerbated by the financial unsustainability of the healthcare system, with Fomag facing a significant deficit and pharmaceutical companies accumulating substantial debt. The article highlights how these systemic issues directly impact patients, particularly those with chronic conditions or severe illnesses, leading to increased complaints and a deterioration of health.

• Teachers and their families are facing severe difficulties in accessing essential medications and healthcare services.
• The Fomag system, which manages healthcare for teachers, is experiencing financial deficits and operational issues.
• Patients, like a mother seeking medication for her son with Down syndrome and epilepsy, describe their struggles as a ‘calvary’.
• Pharmaceutical companies report significant debts from the government, impacting their liquidity and ability to supply medications.
• An increase in patient complaints (PQRS) from teachers indicates growing dissatisfaction with the healthcare service.
• Experts and industry representatives point to underfunding of the ‘Unidad de Pago por Capitación’ (UPC) as a key factor in the crisis.
• EPS (Entidades Promotoras de Salud) in the subsidized regime are concentrating a large number of health claims.