Private clinics in Tunisia are demanding overdue payments from the Caisse Nationale d'Assurance Maladie (CNAM), claiming they haven’t received funds for eight months. While their right to payment is acknowledged, the article raises critical questions regarding patient care standards within these private facilities. Specifically, it questions who ensures patients receive appropriate treatment, fair billing practices, and complete information. The piece highlights a lack of oversight regarding these crucial aspects of healthcare delivery. It suggests that merely seeking payment does not absolve clinics of their responsibilities to patients and ethical practice. The article originally appeared in Business News and spotlights a growing tension between financial demands and quality of care in Tunisia’s private healthcare sector.