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The German federal government plans to eliminate free co-insurance for spouses in statutory health and long-term care insurance. The move aims to plug budget shortfalls at health insurance funds and will make coverage more expensive for many families. Handelsblatt learned of this from coalition sources.

Kamis, 19 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

A revised ordinance will ban consumer products containing cannabis-derived CBN starting in June. Only patients with specific conditions, such as intractable diseases without alternative treatments, will be allowed to use them.

Jens Baas, head of the Techniker Krankenkasse, anticipates higher contributions in statutory health insurance next year. The reasons include failed savings plans by Health Minister Nina Warken and required reserve building by the funds. Without a compromise in the mediation committee, additional payments could exceed three percent.

Sabtu, 29 November 2025 Dilaporkan oleh AI Fakta terverifikasi

With the December 7 deadline approaching, about 68 million Americans covered by Medicare must decide on their health coverage for 2026. University of Michigan research finds that many do not use available comparison tools, potentially leading to higher costs and less suitable coverage. Experts urge beneficiaries to rely on official resources and independent counseling to navigate their options.

Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat AS dengan tipis menyetujui undang-undang yang bertujuan meningkatkan transparansi harga rumah sakit pada 12 September 2024. Rancangan undang-undang yang didukung Partai Republik ini mewajibkan rumah sakit mengungkapkan biaya standar untuk layanan di muka. RUU tersebut kini bergerak ke Senat di tengah perpecahan partisan.

Selasa, 30 September 2025 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Administrasi Makanan dan Obat-obatan AS telah memfinalisasi aturan yang mengharuskan sponsor obat mengajukan rencana aksi keragaman untuk uji klinis. Ini bertujuan untuk memastikan representasi yang lebih baik dari kelompok yang kurang terwakili dalam penelitian medis. Aturan ini berlaku mulai 2025.