New EU regulation for in-vitro diagnostics – the end of laboratory-developed tests?
Following on from the EU regulation for medical devices (MDR) that came into force over one year ago, this week I am
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AOK raises further critique on draft law to stabilise SHI finances
Recently, I wrote about the planned reforms that the German Health Minister, Karl Lauterbach, wants to introduce with the act to stabilise
Automatic substitution with biosimilars by pharmacies should start next month in Germany – How will it work?
On 16 Aug 2019, the GSAV came into force. This new law also included legislation with the aim to increase the market
German Health minister presents new draft of act to stabilise SHI fund finances
In March 2022, Lauterbach shared a non-authorized draft of his reform plans to stabilise the SHI funds finances. However, this draft version
How to bring innovation into German routine clinical practice?
Hello! In this week’s post, I am describing the G-BA’s initiative to promote innovation in the German health care system and clinical