As Germany's statutory health insurance system struggles financially, debates about the fairness and impact of high pharmaceutical prices focus on balancing innovation and affordability.
TK CEO Jens Baas criticizes government delays and warns of significant health insurance contribution increases by 2026 due to stalled savings measures and systemic inefficiencies.
Germany’s healthcare faces a financing crisis as reform efforts stall and demographic pressures mount, challenging health insurance stability and social welfare sustainability.
Baden-Württemberg promotes anonymous medical treatment projects to support uninsured and vulnerable groups, urging federal adoption of similar initiatives.
The German government introduces a savings package aiming to stabilize health and nursing care insurance contributions in 2026, addressing a multi-billion euro funding gap amid healthcare cost pressures.
Germany's statutory health insurance faces billions in shortfalls with political efforts underway to stabilize funding amid insurer criticism.
Germany's health insurance sector faces critical financial strains and challenges in 2025 amidst a budget reliant on debt.
vdek supports legal actions by health insurers against the federal government on healthcare policies.