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Health policy in focus: Coalition seeks solutions for Germany's future!
The new federal government is planning reforms in the healthcare system to increase efficiency and secure medical care.
Health policy in focus: Coalition seeks solutions for Germany's future!
The future government of Germany faces a complex challenge in the health sector. According to a report from the Esslinger newspaper The German healthcare system is expensive, but at the same time inefficient. The possible upcoming government under the leadership of Friedrich Merz has not yet presented any clear indications on how to finance the necessary reforms in the healthcare system. Medical care in Germany is of high quality for all patients, regardless of their financial situation.
Although access to medical services is relatively quick, there is still a problem in making appointments with specialists. The starting position for the new federal government, consisting of the CDU, CSU and SPD, is not easy; She wants to address the challenges in health policy in the coalition agreement, which is entitled “Responsibility for Germany”. This comes from another report by Lab News out.
Priorities of health policy
In the coalition agreement, the parties emphasize that health is a central building block for social cohesion and quality of life. Extensive measures are planned to ensure medical care and strengthen nursing care. This includes ensuring comprehensive medical care, improving working conditions in the health sector and promoting telemedicine.
Particular attention is also being paid to combating the shortage of doctors in rural regions, for which incentives should be created for doctors. Further challenges lie in the digitalization of the healthcare system, which is to be promoted through the expansion of digital patient records and simplified administrative processes.
Funding these plans proved difficult while emphasizing the need to maintain stable finances. For the future well-being of citizens, a combination of reforms and investments is sought, which should enable sustainable security of health spending. The coalition agreement also emphasizes the importance of prevention, social participation and combating child poverty as well as supporting single parents.