Política de Saúde

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.

19 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

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.

29 de novembro de 2025 Reportado por IA Verificado

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.

A Câmara dos Representantes dos EUA aprovou por estreita margem uma legislação destinada a aumentar a transparência nos preços de hospitais em 12 de setembro de 2024. A medida, patrocinada pelos republicanos, exige que os hospitais divulguem as taxas padrão para serviços com antecedência. O projeto agora segue para o Senado em meio a divisões partidárias.

30 de setembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

A Administração de Alimentos e Medicamentos dos EUA finalizou uma regra que exige que os patrocinadores de medicamentos submetam planos de ação de diversidade para ensaios clínicos. Isso visa garantir uma melhor representação de grupos sub-representados na pesquisa médica. A regra entra em vigor em 2025.