Mónica García Criticizes Ayuso's 'Miami Model' for Madrid Healthcare

The Minister of Health accuses the President of the Community of Madrid of promoting cuts and privatizations in the healthcare sector.

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The Minister of Health and leader of Más Madrid, Mónica García, has criticized the healthcare model of the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, labeling it a "Miami model" due to its cuts and privatizations.

During a visit to Alcorcón, García expressed her disagreement with Ayuso's vision for public healthcare, stating that her administration has led to a reduction in resources and medical staff. The minister highlighted that the Community of Madrid has the lowest per capita healthcare investment, despite being one of the wealthiest regions in the country.

"Ms. Ayuso and her team do not believe in public healthcare; they have expressed and materialized this through cuts or by making us the Autonomous Community with the fewest doctors. And the one that invests the least in healthcare per inhabitant, despite being the richest Community"

Mónica García · Minister of Health and leader of Más Madrid
Mónica García's statements come amidst an ongoing debate about the management of public healthcare in the region, where the policies of the Community of Madrid have faced criticism from the opposition and various healthcare groups.