National Council Discusses Next Package to Mitigate Health Costs
Published: Thursday, Sep 28th 2023, 08:52
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The Swiss National Council has discussed new measures to curb the rising costs of healthcare. Although all parties agreed that new solutions are needed, there was no consensus on what these should be. The Council voted to enter into the debate on the Federal Council's proposal, which was based on the recommendations of a broad-based expert group. However, the proposal was not universally accepted and a motion by the Green Party to send it back to the Federal Council for further review was rejected. Now the National Council will consider the details of the proposal. The rising costs of healthcare are a major concern in Switzerland. The Federal Council's proposal seeks to address this issue by introducing measures such as increased transparency, improved efficiency, and better coordination between providers. It also includes measures to reduce the cost of drugs and medical devices, as well as measures to reduce administrative costs. The proposal is intended to reduce the burden on taxpayers and ensure that healthcare remains affordable and accessible. The debate in the National Council has highlighted the need for a comprehensive approach to tackling the rising costs of healthcare. All parties agree that the current system needs to be reformed, but there is disagreement on the best way to do this. The Council will now consider the details of the proposal and work towards a solution that is acceptable to all parties.
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