Baltiņa was routinely criticized in the media for her simultaneous work at a private medical company while concurrently playing a role at the Health Ministry.
Baltiņa's post will be taken by oncologist Jānis Eglītis.
The office is not remunerated and chief specialists are routinely asked for their opinion in a number of situations pertaining to their area of expertise; they can be though of as policy shapers in their areas.
The Health Ministry told Delfi this is a routine renewal of personnel and indeed new chief specialists have been assigned in trauma treatment, orthopedics, neurology and rehabilitation.
