Sundhedspolitik

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a federal initiative that he says is intended to curb what the department describes as inappropriate prescribing of psychiatric medications — including widely used antidepressants such as Prozac and Zoloft — while expanding access to nonmedication treatments like psychotherapy and family support services. Mental health groups and psychiatrists said some elements, including better training and safer tapering support, could be helpful, but criticized Kennedy’s framing as too simplistic.

23. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Den tyske forbundsregering planlægger at fjerne den gratis medforsikring af ægtefæller i den lovpligtige syge- og plejeforsikring. Tiltaget har til formål at dække budgetunderskud hos sygekasserne og vil gøre forsikringsdækning dyrere for mange familier. Handelsblatt har fået dette oplyst fra kilder i regeringskoalitionen.

Andreas Gassen, leder af Kassenärztlicher Bundesverband, går ind for nedlæggelse af flere hospitaler og udbygning af ambulant behandling i Tyskland. Han kritiserer sygesikringsselskabernes besparelsesplaner og kræver højere afgifter på tobak og alkohol samt en sukkerafgift. Indtægterne skal øremærkes til sundhedssystemet.

8. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI Faktatjekket

Republican lawmakers are advocating for high-deductible health plans paired with government-funded health savings accounts as an alternative to Affordable Care Act subsidies. This approach aims to empower patients but has drawn criticism for leaving many with substantial medical debt. Personal stories highlight the financial burdens faced by those with such coverage.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule to reduce administrative burdens from prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage plans. The policy aims to speed up approvals and improve patient access to care. It will affect millions of enrollees starting in 2026.

2. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a proposed rule to strengthen safeguards for Medicaid eligibility determinations. This move addresses widespread coverage losses during the post-pandemic unwinding process. The rule aims to ensure states comply with federal requirements for notices and appeals.