Health Minister confirms company to outsource radiology
Health Councillor Olga Pané explained that a company was created to guarantee radiology services in Tarragona and Reus in case of problems with the main operator. This company, Imatge Mèdica Intracentres, was supposed to take over professionals and healthcare activity if necessary, according to recent statements in the Innova case trial.
The case shakes the management of radiology at Hospital del Mar and Sant Joan de Reus, and involves the name of Carles Manté, accused and linked to the municipal holding Innova. But, what is behind this plot?
Why does the creation of Imatge Mèdica Intracentres in Tarragona matter?
What does subrogating radiology activity mean in this context?
To subrogate means that an external company assumes services and professionals to guarantee continuity, especially if the main operator fails. This directly affects the quality and safety of local healthcare services.
What is Carles Manté’s involvement in this company?
Carles Manté promoted the establishment of Imatge Mèdica Intracentres and presided over the company, according to the managing director of Shirota, who assures that Manté always defended the interests of the municipal group Innova.
How does the Innova case affect trust in healthcare in Tarragona and Reus?
How was the Imatge Mèdica Intracentres project conceived?
Councillor Olga Pané, who was manager of Hospital del Mar, confirms that the company was created to prevent CRC’s failure from leaving radiology services on standby, a preventive measure that raises suspicions in the current judicial process.
Why does the Innova case generate local controversy?
Because it casts doubt on the transparency of contracts and public-private management of essential services. Residents wonder whether this operation truly benefits users or merely protects business interests.
What consequences could this case have for hospitals and citizens?
What risks does dependence on external companies for healthcare services pose?
Dependence can affect the quality, access, and continuity of services. If an operator fails, subrogation must work, but creating companies tied to private interests generates conflicts and distrust.
What transparency does the public demand after these revelations?
Citizens demand clarity in processes, access to information, and guarantees that public healthcare always prioritizes health over business, a debate this case has brought to the table in Tarragona and Reus.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company created | Imatge Mèdica Intracentres |
| Promoter | Carles Manté |
| Planned function | Take over radiology service if CRC fails |
| Hospitals involved | Hospital del Mar and Sant Joan de Reus |
| Key declarant | Councillor Olga Pané |
| Shirota manager's statement | Manté defended Innova’s interests |
The reality is that this case not only questions the management of a company, but directly impacts residents’ trust in an essential service like radiology. The questions remain open and the public wants answers.
Source of the article: Mar Rovira | ACN
