Peter Lednický, who oversees Penta's healthcare facilities across Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Poland, recently voiced concerns regarding the unusually favorable treatment that Agel hospitals receive from the General Health Insurance Company. He remarked that the established relationships between the insurance company and the hospitals are well-known, suggesting a possible lack of transparency in the dealings. Furthermore, Lednický refuted allegations of any collusion between Penta and Agel during the sale of hospitals, asserting that no agreements like 'Yalta deals' were made to divide Slovak healthcare and expressing disappointment over failing to acquire the Brothers of Mercy hospital in Bratislava.

Regarding the ongoing investigation into a potential cartel involving Agel, Lednický revealed that he is unsure of the exact nature of the accusations that have brought about scrutiny from the antitrust office. His remarks highlighted a growing discontent with the medical practices in Bratislava, referring to local doctors as behaving like feudal lords. This characterization underlines a perception of a power imbalance in the healthcare system, as he emphasizes the need for accountability among medical professionals.

Additionally, he addressed the recent praise from Prime Minister Robert Fico, expressing satisfaction that Fico set aside ideological biases to acknowledge the realities of the situation. Lednický defended the introduction of high non-medical fees at certain hospitals, indicating that existing issues with physician practices at Boroch necessitated such measures. He also hinted that despite challenges in the Slovak healthcare market, Penta could be exploring business interests beyond local hospitals, allowing for broader strategic growth while navigating the complexities of the national healthcare landscape.