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Patients
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VdK Urges Stop to Benefit Reductions for German Insurance Patients
Verena Bentele, president of the Social Association VdK, warned against cuts to services for statutory health‑insured members. She told…
Warken Pushes for Fast Finalization of Germany’s Annual Prescription Plan for Chronic Patients
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) is hopeful of a quick resolution to the implementation of annual prescriptions…
Kennedy Accuses Germany of Prosecuting Doctors Patients
The accusations leveled by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding the alleged criminal prosecution of doctors…
Appointment Waits Plague German Patients
A significant portion of German citizens insured under the statutory healthcare system are experiencing unacceptable delays in accessing…
Elderly Patients Expensive Drugs Questioned
The debate surrounding equitable resource allocation within Germany’s healthcare system has taken a sharp turn, ignited by controversial…
RSV Vaccine Shows Promise For Vulnerable Patients
Breakthrough RSV Vaccine Shows Promise for Immunocompromised Individuals, Raising Questions About Broader Access A newly published study from…
Doctor Appointment Waits Frustrate Patients
A significant majority of Germans express frustration with lengthy waits for specialist medical appointments, according to a recent…
Hip Replacements At Risk For Older Patients
Concerns are being raised within Germany’s healthcare sector over proposals to potentially restrict medical treatments for older patients.…
Germany Eyes Healthcare Overhaul Patients Face New Responsibilities
German citizens are set to face increased expectations for personal responsibility within the healthcare system, according to statements…
Doctors to Offer Extended Hours for Patients
Negotiations between Germany’s National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds (GKV-Spitzenverband) and the National Association of Statutory Physicians…
Patients to Pay More For Prescriptions
Germany’s statutory health insurance system is facing increasing financial pressure, prompting debate over potential reforms and cost-saving measures.…
Care Watchdog Calls For Checks On Homebound Patients
Germany is considering bolstering oversight of individuals receiving long-term care at home, particularly those supported by family members,…
TB Test Fails Vulnerable Patients
A recent study has revealed potential limitations in the widely used QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus test for predicting tuberculosis,…
2-5 New Patients a Day in the Primary Care Revolution!
German Healthcare Professionals Back Government’s Plan to Introduce Primary Care System German general practitioners have expressed support for…
Will Patients Lose the Right to Choose Their Doctor?
A debate has emerged over the right to choose one’s own doctor as Germany’s healthcare system is set…
Private Patients Driving Surge in Healthcare Revenue, Outpacing Statutory Insureds
The financial importance of private insured individuals to the healthcare system is growing. According to an unpublished study…
Patients to Pay the Price?
A new trend in healthcare could continue under a CDU-led federal government: higher tariffs, less service. The Adenauer…
CANCER CRISIS: 1.44 Million Patients Hospitalized in 2023, a 20% Surge in Stationary Crust of Cancer Treatments!
A recent report by the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reveals that in 2023, approximately 1.44 million patients…
Germany’s 5,000 Unfilled Doctor Posts Leave Patients in the Lurch
According to a request by the BSW to the Federal Ministry of Health, more than 5,000 general practitioner…
6 OUT OF 10 Patients Admitted to ER Could Have Been Treated at Home!
Most of the insured, who seek emergency care in a hospital, would have been adequately treated in an…