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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.

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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.

2025년 11월 29일 AI에 의해 보고됨 사실 확인됨

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.

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation aimed at increasing transparency in hospital pricing on September 12, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Republicans, requires hospitals to disclose standard charges for services in advance. The bill now moves to the Senate amid partisan divides.

2025년 09월 30일 AI에 의해 보고됨

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized a rule requiring drug sponsors to submit diversity action plans for clinical trials. This aims to ensure better representation of underrepresented groups in medical research. The rule takes effect in 2025.