HSE raised concerns over accuracy of PwC report on medical card cuts

The HSE raised concerns 18 months ago over the accuracy of the PwC medical card report which is at the centre of controversial claims that €113m can be cut from the system.

In response to an Irish Examiner query in Apr 2012, a spokesperson said the “€65m-€210m” estimated savings PwC put forward were a rough estimate only.

The spokesperson said that, due to the small number of cases reviewed and the lack of a database audit, the 52-page report’s suggestion such a large amount of money could be saved is not entirely accurate.