The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 10-07-13
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[01] State Hospitals- Siemens Contracts
[01] State Hospitals- Siemens Contracts
Tuesday, 13 July 2010 16:12
Supreme Court Prosecutor has asked for inspections to be carried out in
state hospitals nationwide following revelations about economic
scandals depriving the state of huge sums. Health inspectors' report on
state hospital contracts almost exclusively with Siemens is in the
hands of the members of the Parliament Inquiry Committee.
Direct Assignment
The Body of Health Inspectors after inspections in 164 contracts
between state hospitals and Siemens in the last 15 years came to the
conclusion direct assignment almost exclusively with Siemens for the
maintenance and supply of spare parts for medical instruments led to
overcharges and came contrary to competition through open bids that
would bring better offers and prices.
The inspectors said selection of direct assignment means lack of
competition, unilateral determination of price, lack of negotiation by
hospitals' administration boards and unclear picture regarding
achievement or not of best economic result. Inspectors blame the
administration boards of hospitals who took advantage of regulations
and exemptions of article 2286/95 on state supplies and made direct
assignments maybe without implementing the term about negotiations as
provided by the law.
Sources: ÍÅÔ-ÍÅÔ 105.8-ÁNA/ÌPA
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