CZECH REPUBLIC: Private medical chains hunting for patients

PRAGUE, Czech Republic (HOSPODÁŘSKÉ NOVINY), August 28, 2008: By Petr Vašek The emerging GP chains Moje ambulance and Mediclinic have lured tens of thousands of patients by combining treatment covered from the public health insurance with above-standard service. Both companies have hired independent doctors as employees. Potential clients are being promised they can visit a doctor anytime without having to wait. Translated with permission by the Prague Daily Monitor Source: Prague Daily Monitor