Cabinet meeting: Health reforms are on the brink

Cabinet meeting: Health reforms are on the brink

Berlin (ots)

The last plans of the Ministry of Health under Karl Lauterbach are under massive criticism. Despite the announcements of discussing important laws such as the "Pharmacy Reform Act" and the "Health Health Act" in today's cabinet session, these projects were not even put on the agenda. The health policy spokesman for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, Tino Sorge, commented accordingly and described the cabinet planning as worthless.

"This state suggests that the once comprehensive reform plans of the Minister of Health will no longer find the support required," said Sorge. The challenges in the healthcare system are already tremendous and the problems with pharmaceutical supply, especially in rural areas, have to be tackled more urgently than ever.

The situation of the pharmacies in focus

According to concern, it is crucial to give the pharmacies a clear perspective. "The constant redistribution of fees and the reduction of personnel and advisory services are not the solutions we need," he continued. The uncertain location could lead to the pharmacists in Germany hesitate to accept necessary reforms that are important for improving care. This could affect the health of the population in the long term, especially under the circumstances.

The current turbulence illustrates a larger trend within the federal government, which indicates a dwindling influence of Lauterbach within the so -called "progress coalition". The rigid bureaucratic processes and conflicts between the individual departments mean that important legislative projects are stalled.

Additional worries stir from health care in rural regions, which often encounters weaknesses and bottlenecks. Mare pointed out that the distribution of drugs plays a central role in maintaining health care.

a strong reform requirement in healthcare

The original legislative offensive, which Lauterbach announced before the summer break, now shows significant signs of failure. The need for reform in the area of ​​health and nursing insurance as well as the upcoming hospital structure reform are more urgent than ever, but the government gets into its project.

"The signs are at a standstill in terms of reforms, and that is extremely questionable," says Sorge. The fact that the coalition is currently unable to initiate basic reforms could have far -reaching consequences for the entire health system.

Political responsibility lies not only with the Minister of Health, but also with the other coalition partners who are part of this development. It is still uncertain whether the government will be able to develop new solutions in the remaining time that actually tackles the challenges mentioned.

last thoughts on health reform

The difficulties in implementing health reforms are not only reflected in the current situation, but are also an expression of a long -term trend in German health policy. In recent years there have been numerous attempts to reform health care, but these efforts have often remained behind expectations. The urgency of the measures is particularly undisputed in terms of pharmacy supply in rural areas.

political challenges in healthcare

The condition of the German healthcare system is characterized by numerous challenges. The demographic development, rising costs and an unequal distribution of health services are just a few of the factors that political decision -makers put great tasks. The supply of specialists and pharmacies is often inadequate in rural areas. A report by the AOK scientific institute showed that the rural area in particular is affected by the shortage of doctors. This enables the government to make substantial reforms to ensure medical care.

The latest setbacks in legislation illustrate the difficulty of finding a consensus on sensible reforms. The traffic light coalition of the SPD, Greens and FDP has so far not managed to implement the promised changes in health care. This leads to frustration among the decisive actors and a growing distrust of the effectiveness of the planned laws.

economic influences on healthcare

The financial burdens in healthcare are increasing continuously. According to the Federal Joint Committee, the health expenditure rate in Germany will probably increase to over 12 percent of gross domestic product by 2025. This development forces politics to check alternative financing models. In addition to pure cost control, innovative approaches to improve efficiency in healthcare must also be pursued. These include, for example, the digitization of health services and the increased use of telemedical offers in order to improve accessibility and reduce costs.

The reaction of politics to these challenges is complex, but there is often a lack of concrete measures and a clear strategy. Despite the ongoing discussions, it remains unclear how the different interests of the actors in the healthcare system can be combined in order to create sustainable solutions.

The influence of current laws on the pharmacy landscape

A central concern of the health reform concerns the economic situation of the pharmacies. According to a survey by the ABDA - Federal Association of German Pharmacists' Associations, more than 70 percent of the pharmacists want an improvement in the financial framework. The decline in the number of pharmacists in rural areas is a massive warning signal. Legal framework plays a crucial role here. The planned measures include adapting the pharmacy fee and simplification of bureaucracy.

It remains to be seen whether these measures will be sufficient to stabilize the pharmacies in rural areas in the long term. The still unclear time frame for the adoption of the relevant laws and the permanent different opinions within the government also make this problem difficult. The pharmacies are at the forefront of health care and urgently need a clear perspective to fulfill their important role.

Overall, the political and social discussion about the future of healthcare and the maintenance of pharmacy care in rural areas remains crucial. Without clear steps and a convincing strategy, the necessary change will be absent, which could have fatal consequences for both healthcare providers and citizens.