Carnival in the election campaign: Health reforms in Saarland in focus!

Carnival in the election campaign: Health reforms in Saarland in focus!

With the preparations for the upcoming elections in Germany, which take place parallel to the carnival, health policy increasingly focuses on public discussion. The Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) actively participated in these debates and developed six central subject areas to improve health care in Saarland. These proposals are particularly relevant because the financial situation of statutory health insurance (GKV) is considered tense in the face of increasing expenditure and stagnating income. An immediate program and long-term measures to stabilize the SHI finances are urgently required, especially with regard to the financing of non-insurance, services for citizens' money recipients or in the hospital sector.

Another central topic is access to medical care. The need for action is evident with outdated structures; The TK's suggestions emphasize the need for cross -sectoral planning and implementation of digital systems in order to optimize schedule processes and improve patient control. The Health Campus Winterberg and the planned cooperation between clinics in Saarbrücken and Saarlouis are the first steps towards a more effective health care.

competition and digitization

Already in the area of ​​the competition there is an imbalance between private and statutory health insurance. The TK calls for more design scope for the self -government of the health insurance companies to establish a fairer competitive landscape. With regard to digitization, which is considered the central component of a modern healthcare system, the introduction of the electronic patient file (EPA) is of great importance. A flexible access to the EPA is indispensable to ensure more efficient routine data transmission.

To promote digitization, the first steps have already been taken. According to bpb.de , digital communication in healthcare is on the rise, whereby video consultation hours are becoming increasingly popular and helping to increase the efficiency of the health care providers. The Federal Ministry of Health supports the digital transformation, which is funded, among other things, by using mobile applications. These technologies strengthen the role of patients in treatment and improve their health competence.

care and prevention

In the area of ​​nursing, financial relief for social long -term care insurance is required. Digital solutions and simplified regulations are also important to make the profession of nursing staff more attractive and to promote recruitment of specialists. A nationwide information portal for free care places could also help improve the situation.

prevention and sustainability are other essential topics. The increase in common diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, especially in Saarland, requires a targeted prevention strategy. The health-in-all-policies approach, which is to be introduced in daycare centers, schools and municipalities, supports an interdisciplinary cooperation to improve health and environment. In this context, climate protection as a health issue is of increasing importance.

Overall, it can be stated that the future of healthcare in Germany is decisively formed by developments in digitization. The expansion of digital health treatments, faster communication channels and individually oriented therapies have the potential to bring about a comprehensive improvement in medical care. The challenges are great, but the will to change is there to meet the current needs of patients.