Los Cabos officials are evaluating the creation of a Medical Emergency Regulatory Center (CRUM) to address long-standing challenges in providing emergency medical care, particularly the refusal of private hospitals to treat citizens.
Alberto Rentería, Secretary General of the Los Cabos City Council, said a recent meeting brought together local authorities, private hospital representatives, and CRUM officials. “They were informed of the hospitals’ administrative responsibilities,” he explained. “The response was positive, especially because the CRUM leadership raised the issue with the state Health Secretariat, which oversees this regulation. This led to an important agreement.”
Rentería said the proposal includes two key requests for private hospitals: to accept all patients requiring urgent care, regardless of social security affiliation, and to stabilize patients until they are out of danger before considering transfer to a public institution.
Efforts are also underway to regulate ambulance services. In a recent accident involving multiple injuries, the Cabo San Lucas Fire Department’s request for private ambulance assistance was denied, prompting an official report to authorities.
“Through the security committee, everyone is now involved, and we expect to see results soon,” Rentería said. “We’re coordinating with federal and state governments, and we’ll determine how far CRUM can go in regulating costs. More news will follow.”
