Политика здравоохранения

Федеральное правительство Германии планирует отменить бесплатное сострахование супругов в рамках обязательного медицинского страхования и страхования на случай долгосрочного ухода. Этот шаг направлен на покрытие бюджетного дефицита фондов медицинского страхования и сделает страховое покрытие более дорогим для многих семей. Об этом Handelsblatt стало известно из источников в коалиции.

19 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

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 ноября 2025 Сообщено ИИ Проверено фактами

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.

30 сентября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

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.