France plans to cut Sécu reimbursement on medical acts, shifting costs to patients and insurersExecutive summary: The French government announced it will reduce the proportion of costs reimbursed by the national health insurance (Sécu) for medical acts, effective this summer. This change will increase out‑of‑pocket expenses for patients and place additional financial pressure on private health insurers, affecting household budgets and the broader health‑care financing. The French executive, the Sécurité Sociale, private mutuelles, healthcare providers and patients. The measure will be implemented via a regulatory decree, followed by possible negotiations with insurers and potential legal challenges.The French government announced it will reduce the share of medical act costs reimbursed by the national health insurance (Sécu), effective this summer. The measure aims to increase patient co‑payment and ease pressure on public finances. No specific reimbursement percentages were disclosed, and the change will be implemented through a regulatory decree. It may encounter opposition from medical professionals and private insurers.Connected developmentsUS launches investigation into German drug pricingOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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