Debate Intensifies Over Rising Sick Leave Rates and Telephone Sick Notes in Germany
Germany faces ongoing high sick leave rates in 2025 with government debate over continuing telephone sick notes as officials seek solutions.
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Debate Intensifies Over Rising Sick Leave Rates and Telephone Sick Notes in Germany
Germany faces ongoing high sick leave rates in 2025 with government debate over continuing telephone sick notes as officials seek solutions.
Germany Faces Rising Healthcare Strains: High Drug Prices and Medical Service Shortages
Germany confronts high medication costs and critical shortages in doctors, dentists, and pharmacies as healthcare strains intensify in 2026.
Germany Rejects US Claims of Prosecution Against Doctors Over COVID Exemptions
Germany strongly denies US allegations that it prosecutes doctors and patients for COVID-19 exemptions, emphasizing legal independence and medical freedom.
Germany Advances Health Initiatives: Dry January Gains Momentum and New Tax Proposal Targets Alcohol, Tobacco, and Sugar
Germany embraces health initiatives like 'Dry January' and proposes taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar to boost public health.
German Health Minister Proposes Four-Week Guarantee for Specialist Appointments
Health Minister Andreas Philippi proposes a guaranteed specialist doctor appointment within four weeks backed by digital and AI tools to reduce waiting times and unnecessary visits.
German Coalition Politicians Propose Savings for 2025 Health Reform
German coalition politicians propose cost-saving measures focusing on primary care, emergency services reform, and prevention for the 2025 health insurance reform.
Germany Implements Major Healthcare Reforms and Policy Changes in 2026
From higher health insurance contributions to hospital and nursing care reforms, Germany introduces comprehensive healthcare policy changes starting 2026.
Germany Faces Controversy Over Proposed Healthcare Fees Amid Staffing Challenges
Germany debates new patient fees and hospital staffing needs as healthcare costs rise and reforms are planned.
Critical Healthcare Reforms Pose Challenges for Rheinland-Pfalz Hospitals in 2026
Rheinland-Pfalz hospitals confront significant reforms and financial challenges in 2026 amid federal delays and political disputes over healthcare cuts.
Germany Prepares Major Healthcare Reforms for 2026 Amid Funding Disputes
Germany prepares extensive healthcare reforms for 2026, focusing on modernization and financing, while regional emergency service funding conflicts raise concerns over patient charges.
Demographic Shifts Put German Healthcare System Under Financial Strain Amid Emergency Service Cost Disputes
Germany's aging population intensifies healthcare financing challenges amid emergency service cost disputes, prompting reforms at local and federal levels.
Germany Targets Nursing Care Reform by End of 2026 Amid Crisis and Criticism
Germany's government plans comprehensive nursing care reform by 2026 amid financial strain and political critiques of vague proposals.
Germany's Healthcare Paradox: High Doctor Visits but Average Life Expectancy, Local Efforts Focus on Prevention in Nuremberg
Despite Germany's highest doctor visit rate in Europe, its life expectancy remains average, prompting calls for efficient healthcare management alongside local prevention efforts in Nuremberg.
German Hospitals Demand Political Summit Amidst 1.8 Billion Euro Funding Cuts
German hospitals warn of severe impacts on patient care due to planned 1.8 billion euro funding cuts and call for a political crisis summit amid broader social security reform debates.
Mounting Financial Challenges in Germany's Statutory Health Insurance System Prompt Calls for Swift Political Action
Germany's statutory health insurance faces billions in shortfalls with political efforts underway to stabilize funding amid insurer criticism.
Schleswig-Holstein Urges Residents to Get Influenza Vaccinations This Autumn
Schleswig-Holstein government promotes influenza vaccination for autumn 2025, highlighting higher than average vaccination rates and protection for vulnerable groups.
House Doctors Association Calls for Urgent Healthcare Reforms in Germany
The House Doctors Association in Germany is pressing for urgent reforms to the healthcare system in light of demographic changes.
Germany Expands Pharmacy Services and Public Health Goals
Germany announces expansion of pharmacy services and goals for public health services.