Category: Health
Electronic patient files available from March or April
(de-news.net) – The German statutory health insurance funds have successfully implemented the introduction of electronic patient records, resulting in the creation of over 70 million records. With the exception of those who have opted out, nearly all insured individuals now possess their own personal electronic…
High acceptance of mental health prevention initiative in schools
(de-news.net) – A mental health prevention initiative instituted by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs has demonstrated positive outcomes within schools. According to a study conducted by the University of Leipzig, stakeholders including coaches, school administrators, students, and organizational representatives expressed considerable satisfaction with the…
Germans see need for reform, according to a survey
(de-news.net) – A majority of the German populace believes that comprehensive reforms are imperative for the nation’s future viability, given the current economic fragility, as indicated by a survey conducted by the Forsa Institute on behalf of the Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA). Merely…
Özdemir (Greens): foot-and-mouth disease under control
(de-news.net) – Foot-and-mouth disease is currently under control in Germany, according to Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens). When asked by the media during the ‘Grüne Woche’ in Berlin, Özdemir confirmed that the current measures are effective but emphasized the need to adhere to strict…
Nestlé CEO would accept sugar tax, but expresses skepticism
(de-news.net) – Alexander von Maillot, the CEO of Nestlé Germany, has affirmed that his company would adhere to more stringent regulations, such as advertising prohibitions for unhealthy food products or the imposition of a sugar tax, as considered by the coalition government. Nevertheless, he expressed…
Calls for Reintroducing a Waiting Day Amid High Sickness Rates
(de-news.net) – Business representatives and economists have posited that employees should not receive wages for the initial day of illness. Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte advocated for the reintroduction of the waiting day for sick leave, citing Germany’s elevated sickness rate. Consequently, employees would bear the…
Maternity protection law to also cover miscarriages
(de-news.net) – Women will probably soon be entitled to take leave from work following a miscarriage. The former coalition parties — SPD, Greens, and FDP — have reportedly reached an agreement with the CDU/CSU on a legislative amendment concerning maternity protection, which could be enacted…
Health Minister Lauterbach expects hundreds of hospitals to close
(de-news.net) – The hospital reform has passed the Bundestag. Federal Health Minister Lauterbach (SPD) has explained that he expects closures, especially in clinics in western Germany. He said: “It is quite clear that in ten years at the latest we will have a few hundred…
Hospital reform and debates on financing the German nursing care insurance
(de-news.net) – Health Minister Lauterbach (SPD) has announced that the proposed hospital reform is set to pass in the Bundestag by the end of the week. After extensive negotiations, coalition party representatives finalized the details and technical changes. For instance, small rural clinics will now…
Criticism of the draft law for planned hospital reform
(de-news.net) – Several of the statutory health insurance companies are preparing to increase contributions after the draft hospital reform bill has been announced by Federal Health Minister Lauterbach (SPD). According to estimates, the additional contribution rate will have to increase by 0.3 percent by 2027….
Bundestag decides to partially legalize cannabis
(de-news.net) – The German Bundestag has decided to partially legalize cannabis. According to the new legal provisions, adults will in future be allowed to possess 50 grams of the drug for their own use. What is more, the cultivation of three plants in the apartment…
Compulsory tests when visiting health establishments discontinued from 1 March
(GermanPolicy.com) – Protective measures against the Corona pandemic still apply in health and care facilities. This will see a change from March: visitors to the facilities will no longer have to submit tests. However, they will still be required to wear masks, until further notice….
