Hospital crisis deepens as EPS debts threaten care in Valle and Antioquia

Hospitals in Valle del Cauca and Antioquia are at risk of collapse due to mounting debts from EPS, with Asohosval reporting overdue payments ranging from 2.2 to 7 trillion pesos in Valle alone Source: El Tiempo, Infobae. In Antioquia, total EPS debt to hospitals has surged to 7 trillion pesos, with Savia Salud alone owing 1.9 trillion Source: El Colombiano. The crisis has forced service cuts, unpaid staff, and patient referrals.

Valle del Cauca

According to Asohosval, 42 institutions face a 2.2 trillion peso debt, 62.8% overdue over 180 days. Four EPS account for 72.9% of the total Source: El Tiempo. Infobae cites a 7 trillion peso obligation, highlighting that hospitals like HUV and San Juan de Dios struggle to pay salaries and buy supplies.

Antioquia

Savia Salud returned from government intervention with a negative 1.6 trillion peso patrimony Source: El Colombiano. In Caldas, the San Vicente de Paúl hospital cut surgery after a 810 million peso debt from Savia, and Alma Máter closed 200 beds due to unpaid salaries Source: El Colombiano. Emergency room occupancy is at 126%.

Common Thread

Both regions see EPS delays triggering a cascade: unpaid hospitals cannot pay specialists or suppliers, leading to reduced services and patient risk. New EPS, Emssanar, and Coosalud are among the largest debtors.