The Civic Democratic Party (ODS) in the Czech Republic has voiced concerns that a new healthcare centralization plan proposed by the Ministry of Health could negatively impact patient access to care and increase wait times for procedures. Shadow Health Minister Štěpán Slovák warned that the proposed model risks worsening both the local and timely availability of healthcare services for individuals. The ODS fears that concentrating healthcare resources will create barriers for patients needing medical attention. The opposition party believes the centralization plan, as presented, could hinder access rather than improve it. These concerns center around the potential for longer travel distances and extended waiting periods, ultimately affecting patient outcomes. The ODS is urging the Ministry to reconsider the plan’s implementation to protect healthcare accessibility for all Czech citizens.