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Topic of the Month February: Health Politics after German Elections

Health Care System: The Future Lies in A Fixed Premium

( Source: MEDICA.de )

[01/02/2010] Well over four months ago, the power in Berlin was handed over – since then, the Union (of CDU/CSU) and Free Democratic Party (FDP) have been in charge. The coalition intends to create a new structure for the Health Care System in the long run. Just exactly how this is going to be done is still a bit hazy in the coalition contract and leaves a lot of room for speculation. Health Care System: The Future Lies in A Fixed Premium - read more

Per Capita Premium: „Top Earners Will Not Necessarily Get to Pay Less“

( Source: MEDICA.de )

[01/02/2010] The controversial per capita premium is coming. That is what the Black-Yellow coalition in Germany intends to implement. Unfortunately, politicians are still fairly mum about further details. MEDICA.de spoke with Thomas Drabinski, member of the Chair for Finance, Social Politics and Health economics at the University of Kiel, about what a per capita premium could actually look like. Per Capita Premium: „Top Earners Will Not Necessarily Get to Pay Less“ - read more

IQWIG: "It Is Essential That a New Leader Is Really Neutral"

( Source: MEDICA.de )

[01/02/2010] It was briefly mentioned in the coalition agreement, now it is out in the open: the Institute for Quality and Economy in the Health System (IQWIG) is losing its infamous leader Peter Sawicki. MEDICA.de talked with health economist Juergen Wasem about the relevance of this decision for the future of the IQWIG and the successor of this position. IQWIG: "It Is Essential That a New Leader Is Really Neutral" - read more