Política de Salud
Nursing home costs rise above 3200 euros monthly
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Monthly out-of-pocket costs for nursing homes in Germany have risen further at the start of 2026. According to AOK and vdek data, the national average in the first year is around 3200 to 3245 euros. Insurers' associations are calling for reform to limit the burden.
The CDU economic council has proposed tax cuts and reductions in social benefits in its "Agenda for Workers," including removing dental coverage from health insurance. The plans face sharp criticism from politicians and associations, who label them unsocial and harmful to creating a two-tier medical system. Even within the CDU, there is discontent.
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In an RND interview, Federal Medical Association President Klaus Reinhardt discusses Germany's high doctor visit rates, which he does not attribute solely to patient behavior. He warns against planned prescribing rights for pharmacists and advocates for a sugar tax as well as smartphone bans in schools. Additionally, he supports a new regulation of assisted suicide with strict protective measures.
El Senado de EE.UU. ha confirmado a Robert Califf para liderar la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos en medio de desafíos continuos de salud pública. Califf, un cardiólogo con experiencia previa en la FDA, fue aprobado en una votación bipartidista. Esta medida busca estabilizar la agencia durante debates sobre aprobaciones de medicamentos y regulaciones.
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Los Centros de Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid (CMS) han finalizado una regla para reducir las cargas administrativas derivadas de los requisitos de autorización previa en los planes de Medicare Advantage. La política busca acelerar las aprobaciones y mejorar el acceso de los pacientes a la atención. Afectará a millones de inscritos a partir de 2026.