Política de Saúde
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.
O Senado dos EUA confirmou Robert Califf para liderar a Administração de Alimentos e Medicamentos em meio a desafios contínuos de saúde pública. Califf, um cardiologista com experiência anterior na FDA, foi aprovado em uma votação bipartidária. Essa medida visa estabilizar a agência durante debates sobre aprovações de medicamentos e regulamentações.
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Os Centros de Serviços Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) finalizaram uma regra para reduzir as cargas administrativas decorrentes dos requisitos de autorização prévia nos planos Medicare Advantage. A política visa acelerar as aprovações e melhorar o acesso dos pacientes aos cuidados. Ela afetará milhões de inscritos a partir de 2026.