Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda
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- Oct 22
Sejm passes law capping pay and working hours for Polish medics, 229 votes to 144
The Sejm set a maximum gross hourly rate of about 240 zł and limited medics' work to the equivalent of two full-time posts. False sick-leave certificates could now lead to exclusion from the public health system.
- Sep 22
Poland Caps Doctor Pay at NFZ-Funded Hospitals and Cuts Contract Transition to Six Months
The Polish Council of Ministers adopted a package of five healthcare reform bills on Tuesday, capping medical wages at NFZ-funded facilities, limiting working hours to two full-time posts, and cutting the contract transition window to six months.
- Jul 4
Poland's health minister proposes 240 PLN hourly cap for doctors, faces pushback from medical chamber
Minister Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda unveiled a package of healthcare reforms on 8 July, including a 240 PLN gross hourly wage limit for medical staff and a 60% cap on payroll spending in hospitals. The Supreme Medical Chamber (NIL) called the proposals lacking in specifics and warned of potential specialist exodus.
- Jul 2
Polish health minister discloses 725,000 zł in other 2025 income as house transfer and prosecutor's probe fuel controversy
Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda's asset declaration for 2025 shows 725,000 zł in 'other income', including a non-compete fee from her former employer and a Podlaskie contract now examined by prosecutors, while a property transfer to her husband shortly after taking office intensifies transparency questions.
- Jun 25
Health minister pledges salary caps and working hour limits after Warsaw hospital scandal
Addressing the Szpital Południowy scandal, Poland's health minister promised to cap excessive salaries and working hours while launching a broader reform of the public healthcare system.