
Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social
The Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) is a public institution in Costa Rica that provides social security services, including healthcare. It is pivotal in managing the country’s health system and has recently declared an acute shortage of medical specialists, prompting initiatives to train more professionals in various fields of medicine.
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The Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social has been involved in the controversy over the government's data demands.
Editorial: Pago del gobierno al IVM no puede depender de una violación a la privacidadLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·
Costa Rica· 2026-07-25
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In April 2024, the Board of Directors of the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) declared inopia, indicating a shortage of specialist doctors in ten specialties.
Universidades privadas formarán cirujanos generales, psiquiatras y pediatrasLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·
Costa Rica· 2025-03-28
