Category: Health
Hubig (SPD) and Seeheimer Kreis advance consumer-focused anti-inflation measures
(de-news.net) – German Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig (SPD) calls for rapid consumer relief measures to counter rising fuel costs, while the SPD’s Seeheimer…
Public funding of Bürgergeld healthcare proposed as part of health reform
(de-news.net) – Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) has suggested that public funds, rather than insurance contributions, be used to cover healthcare costs for recipients,…
Health reform: minister rejects deep cuts to family co-insurance
(de-news.net) – A large package proposed by the health funding commission aims to stabilize payments amid political and sectoral difficulties, but Minister of Health Nina…
Digital patient records to enable appointments and referrals under new healthcare law
(de-news.net) – The Federal Health Ministry has proposed a law that would allow patients to use their electronic patient record (ePA) to make appointments and…
Officials warn of blurred lines between medical and recreational cannabis
(de-news.net) – Conservative-led ministries have urged reforms of the cannabis legal provisions, citing growing black-market activity, unregulated online sales, and weakened youth-prevention programs. The Ekocan…
Partial legalization of cannabis under scrutiny as ministries cite market and enforcement gaps
(de-news.net) – Conservative-led ministries have demanded reforms of the cannabis laws, citing ongoing black market activity. The research consortium Ekocan cautions that Germany is home…
Statutory health insurers urge swift health reform as proposed by FinanzKommission Gesundheit (Update)
(de-news.net) – The FinanzKommission Gesundheit has proposed 66 measures to reform statutory health insurance, targeting both system financing and patient costs. Key recommendations include shifting…
FinanzKommission Gesundheit roadmap: a brief overview
(de-news.net) – The FinanzKommission Gesundheit’s first report, submitted this 30 March 2026, proposes a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at improving efficiency, controlling costs, and…
