Medical Deanship Opposes Current Electronic Billing Plan
The National Council of the Medical Deans in Tunisia announced its firm stance of reservation regarding the implementation of the electronic billing system in the healthcare sector in its current form. It affirmed that the medical profession is subject to legal and ethical frameworks that prohibit a commercial nature, and that it necessitates the protection of professional confidentiality as well as patients’ personal and medical data. It clarified that the electronic billing system may not directly impact the medical profession until the issuance of General Memorandum No. 02 for the year 2026, since its interpretation and its relation to the financial legislation have not been clearly defined, despite efforts to amend the legal text and review regulatory frameworks. The council emphasized the importance of considering the sector’s specificities, especially professional secrecy and patient data protection. It also stated that the system’s update should be gradual and compliant with existing laws, without compromising the profession’s privacy or patients’ rights.
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