Uruguay’s Professional Association of Caja de Médicos has confirmed a new fee of 170 pesos will be applied to each medical consultation recorded in a patient’s medical history, beginning in August. The directive approved the measure in May, despite opposition from the Executive Branch. This fee will be charged for every instance a medical professional accesses a patient’s record. The association argues the fee is necessary to sustain the healthcare system’s funding. The government has not publicly commented on how it will respond to the directive, creating potential for conflict. This decision impacts both patients and healthcare providers within the Caja de Médicos system. The implementation of the fee is expected to generate debate regarding access to healthcare and financial sustainability.