Turkish Medtechs Up In Arms Over Partial Write-Off Of $2Bn+ Hospital Debt
Executive Summary
Unpaid hospital debts have been hitting the Turkish medical sector for some time, but a government plan to repay less than the full amount owed has angered industry.
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