KKH Kaufmännische Krankenkasse

Germany addresses rising sick leave costs and mental health

27 clusters · 129 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Germany faces rising mental health-related absenteeism

By late 2026, German health insurers DAK, AOK, and hkk report a significant surge in workplace absenteeism driven by mental health issues. hkk data from the first half of 2026 shows psychological disorders increased by 9

Austria vaccination policy and rising respiratory infections

4 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Health authorities urge influenza vaccination as season begins

By mid-October 2026, Austria reported a significant rise in influenza cases. In Lower Austria, weekly reported cases increased from approximately 30–40 in early September to over 100 by early October. Nationally, influen

Healthcare billing fraud in Germany

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: German health insurers suspect multi-billion euro billing fraud

The KKH Kaufmännische Krankenkasse reported over eight million euros in losses due to billing fraud during 2024 and 2025. The fraud involved forged prescriptions, unrendered nursing services, and the use of unqualified p