The German Ministry of Health introduces new “flat day rates” for hospital day treatments
At the end of September 2022, the hospital commission suggested introducing flat day rates (German: “Tagespauschalen”) for hospital day treatments. Driven by
Category: Reimbursement
G-BA requested RWE collection for the second time – Fedratinib in myelofibrosis
Since 2020, the G-BA can request real-world evidence data collection in Germany. However, so far this was only implemented for one product,
Want to know the key differences between SHI and private health insurance in Germany?
Hi! Welcome to the last article in the 3-part series on reimbursement. This time, I’m sharing some facts about private health insurance
Happy with your knowledge on the reimbursement of medical devices in Germany?
Hello again, and welcome to the second post in the 3-part series on reimbursement. Last week, we focused on the reimbursement of
Are you interested in drug reimbursement in Germany? – Get up to speed here
Welcome to the start of our 3-part series on reimbursement, starting with reimbursement of drugs in Germany. Today, you will learn about:
Another reimbursement restriction in Germany
Most medicines are reimbursed at 100% from the day of launch in Germany, i.e. coverage by SHI funds is granted with the marketing authorization
Wound treatment: bandage material or other products – an important difference for reimbursement
Wound treatment materials and products are considered medical devices. The GVWG (§31 (1a) SGB V) from 2 December 2020 introduced a new
Are lifestyle drugs reimbursed in Germany?
Drugs that primarily aim to increase the quality of life are so-called “lifestyle” drugs. These are not covered by the SHI funds
Are OTC drugs reimbursed in Germany?
Did you know OTC drugs are reimbursed in Germany in exceptional circumstances? OTC drugs are those that don’t need to be prescribed
Three new methods were added to the catalogue of SHI funds
Before a new diagnostic and treatment method can be offered and reimbursed in the outpatient sector, two important steps need to be