"It would be fatal" – Contact fee distracts the chairman of the medical association from necessary reforms
The President of the Federal Medical Association, Klaus Reinhardt, expresses skepticism about the introduction of a contact fee for patients, stating that such measures could distract from necessary reforms in the healthcare system.
"Either Reduction of Services or Additional Revenue"
Health insurance companies are proposing a contact fee to address revenue deficits, suggesting a charge of three to four euros per patient visit, according to Andreas Gassen from the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians.
Contact Fee for Doctor's Visits: Entrance Fees for the Doctor's Office?
The debate over controlling rising healthcare costs intensifies as representatives call for new fees while patient advocates express concerns about financial burdens on patients.
Chief of Statutory Health Physicians: Gassen demands a 'contact fee' for every doctor's visit
The head of the National Association of Statutory Health Physicians, Gassen, proposes a 'contact fee' for patients to help manage rising healthcare costs and reduce unnecessary treatments.
Healthcare System: Health Insurance Physicians Chief Demands Fee for Every Doctor Visit
The head of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians, Andreas Gassen, proposed a 'contact fee' of three to four euros for every doctor visit in order to help control the rising billions in medical care costs.
Doctors and hospital representatives demand a 'contact fee' for patients - up to 40 euros would be due
Representatives from the medical field are proposing a 'contact fee' of up to 40 euros for patients as an alternative to a practice fee for doctor's visits, according to Andreas Gassen, chairman of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KBV).
Representatives of doctors and clinics demand a 'contact fee' for patients - up to 40 euros would be due
German health officials propose a new 'contact fee' for patients, which could amount to 40 euros per visit to tackle soaring healthcare costs.