Following the example of European and world medical centres, Acibadem Sistina Hospital is engaging into a new approach of collection for healthcare services from September 9^th. With this model, the price for the same service in the hospital will have two price categories and will depend on the choice of the specialist who performs the examination or procedure. The division of doctors is made according to the academic title, years of clinical experience, number of procedures performed and the availability of the doctor.

The change in service prices will apply to examinations and procedures scheduled as of September 9^th. For patients who have already scheduled surgical procedure before this date, the prices that were valid at the time of scheduling the procedure will apply.

Acibadem Sistina Hospital is part of the second largest hospital group in the world and has been a leader in the healthcare sector both in the country and the region for 25 years. More than 1 million registered patients speak of the trust in the team and the success in treating patients. Every patient, regardless of their choice of doctor, receives top-quality healthcare in accordance with the highest JCI standards for safety and quality. The entire team of doctors is consisted of carefully selected expert professionals who work according to world-class protocols, attend continuous professional education in reference medical centres, and each of them is equally dedicated to patient care. An additional advantage in the treatment of patients is the support of the entire hospital system, the possibility of using the most recent medical technology for diagnosis and treatment, as well as a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment decision-making process.

"Every patient in our hospital is treated equally, based on experience, trust and care. What sets our hospital apart is the dedication of the entire team of doctors, nursing care, the latest standards and conditions for hospital care. This is precisely the advantage for the patients now – to have the opportunity to receive the care of the same quality at reduced prices, depending on their choice of doctor. The main goal of this new approach is to make our healthcare as accessible as possible," said Dr. Emilija Mirchevska, Medical Director of Acibadem Sistina.

Acibadem Sistina Hospital is the sole private hospital in the country that has a state-of-the-art Emergency Centre for adults and an Emergency Centre for children that provide emergency healthcare in all areas of medicine, including over 40 medical branches. Commencing in September, the hospital will also introduce new pathway for admission and referral of patients to the Emergency Centres that will enable quick and timely treatment following the example of world emergency medicine centres.

All necessary information about choosing a doctor and the cost of the service can be obtained by patients through the official number of the hospital's Contact Centre 02/3099500, available 24 hours a day, every day of the week, as well as at the information desks in the hospital. As of this month, a price information office has also been opened at the hospital, where patients can consult and receive detailed information about their request.

Acibadem Sistina is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare. This approach to treatment, along with the possibility of choosing a doctor and a price for the service, is a practice in large world-renowned hospitals such as Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic and a large number of European medical centres, including the hospitals of the Acibadem Health Group. The hospital continues to foster transparency in communication and to improve the healthcare system that sets the patient's needs at the focus.