The reform will have varied consequences for the different actors in the sector.
For users and their families, the impact is perceived as mostly positive. The removal of the out-of-pocket cost removes a considerable financial and psychological burden, facilitating access to quality equipment.
For manufacturers and suppliers of medical equipment, the reform could boost the market, increasing demand for innovative and high-end products. However, it could also create supply tensions and potentially price adjustments.
For the public healthcare system, the measure represents a significant and immediate investment. Its long-term effectiveness will depend on the realization of projected savings on indirect costs.
For mutual insurance companies and complementary organizations, the reform simplifies their role by transferring the entire coverage to the Social Security system, which could lighten the management of their complex reimbursement files on this point.
Each stakeholder will be affected differently, and the final assessment of the reform will have to consider the balance between these impacts.