건보공단, 적자 우려 속 수가협상 시작…1차부터 밴드 신경전 [현장+]

This negotiation marks a critical turning point as South Korea's health insurance system faces a projected deficit, pushing the statutory premium cap to its 8% limit. The outcome will determine the long-term viability of the National Health Insurance system and the stability of Healthcare Infrastructure amidst rising operational costs and inflation. It highlights the growing tension between fiscal discipline and the need to subsidize essential medical services to prevent the collapse of primary care.