Category: Health
Federal Cabinet endorses revised hospital reform to safeguard rural healthcare, enhance specialized medicine
(de-news.net) – The German Federal Cabinet has formally approved a series of amendments to the 2024 hospital reform, as proposed by Federal Health Minister Nina…
Government proposes higher social insurance payments for high earners
(de-news.net) – The German federal government is preparing to implement a significant adjustment to the country’s social security framework – specifically targeting high-income earners -,…
Germany weighs age limits for social media amid rising concerns
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – The German federal government has commissioned a specialized expert group to evaluate the feasibility and implications of introducing a statutory minimum…
Debate intensifies over reform of Germany’s care grades system
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) — The ongoing debate surrounding the future of Germany’s care insurance system has gained renewed momentum, with prominent political and industry figures…
Cannabis law evaluation reveals mixed outcomes, calls for adjustment
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Around the presentation of the interim evaluation of Germany’s cannabis legislation, Federal Health Minister Sabine Warken (CDU) has expressed significant concern…
Germany sees rise in centenarians, majority are women
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Germany is undergoing a profound demographic transformation, as the number of citizens reaching the age of 100 and beyond continues to…
Voigt (CDU) raises criticism ahead of cannabis law evaluation
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – In anticipation of the forthcoming presentation of an interim report evaluating Germany’s partial legalization of cannabis, Mario Voigt (CDU), Minister-President of…
Health Finance Commission Begins Work
(de-news.net) – Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) has convened the Health Finance Commission, which held its inaugural meeting in Berlin to initiate the development…
Political debate over primary care reform and medical specialist access
(de-news.net) – As part of ongoing deliberations concerning the restructuring of Germany’s statutory healthcare system, members of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group have reportedly proposed the…
Patient co-payments: Streeck’s proposal sparks debate by health policy stakeholders
(de-news.net) – A statement by Federal Drug Commissioner Hendrik Streeck (CDU) has ignited a debate on his proposal to introduce moderate patient co-payments for medical…
CDU endorses Federal President’s welfare reform appeal
(de-news.net) – Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s recent appeal for a comprehensive overhaul of Germany’s welfare system has garnered explicit support from the CDU. Carsten Linnemann,…
Germany establishes expert commission to strengthen internet safety measures for minors
(de-news.net) – A newly established expert commission, convened by the German federal government, is tasked with evaluating potential legislative measures such as prohibiting mobile phone…
