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A pending change to the fee structure for physiotherapy, planned for 2027, has sparked controversy and led to the creation of a new professional association, Prophysio. Critics fear the changes will lead to income loss and negatively impact patient care.
According to the Federal Office of Public Health, Swiss health insurance premiums are projected to increase by approximately 5% in the autumn, driven by rising healthcare costs that grew by CHF247 per capita last year.
Swiss residents face an expected 5% increase in health insurance premiums this autumn. The news comes as the government proposes restricting ads for unhealthy food to children and as Switzerland is ranked one of the worst in Europe for tobacco control, highlighting mounting pressures on the nation's health and finances.
The Federal Statistical Office has revealed that Switzerland's healthcare costs rose to CHF 97 billion in 2024, a more than 4% increase from the previous year. Swiss households continue to shoulder nearly two-thirds of this financial burden through premiums and out-of-pocket payments.
The Swiss Federal Council has put forward a proposal to increase the country's minimum health insurance deductible by 100 francs, a move intended to curb rising healthcare expenditure by discouraging non-urgent medical consultations.
In an effort to curb rising healthcare costs, the Swiss Federal Council has put forward a proposal to raise the minimum obligatory health insurance deductible by 100 francs, aiming to discourage non-urgent medical consultations.
As households struggle with rising health insurance premiums, the Swiss government is considering a plan to introduce quantity discounts on the country's best-selling medicines, a measure projected to save CHF 350 million annually.
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