Kassenärztliche Bundesvereinigung

German health insurance reform and GKV spending cuts

35 clusters · 118 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: German doctors warn of physician shortage and funding cuts

In July 2026, the German government passed a revised statutory health insurance (GKV) package, including the GKV-Beitragssatzstabilisierungsgesetz (BStabG), to reduce spending by €19 billion by 2030. Key measures include

Germany healthcare system structural and financial crisis

18 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: German health insurers and doctors debate medical appointment reforms

Germany’s healthcare system faces intensifying structural and financial pressures. While statutory health insurance funds reported a 2.6 billion euro surplus in early 2026, medical expenditure continues to outpace revenu

Germany ePA implementation: privacy and literacy efforts

8 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Germany to launch digital medication plan in October 2026

The implementation of Germany’s electronic patient record (ePA) continues to face challenges regarding widespread adoption and legal protections. Research indicates that approximately half of the population has not regis

German healthcare competency and reform disputes

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: German healthcare reforms face opposition from medical associations

Germany is experiencing ongoing tension between medical associations and pharmacy representatives regarding the division of healthcare responsibilities and systemic reforms. Initial debates focused on the scope of medic