German government faces delays in health insurance reform legislation
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Nina Warken (Federal Minister of Health)
Berlin, Germany
July 8, 2026
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The health committee postponed discussions on the GKV contribution stabilization law. A projected 19 billion euro deficit in statutory health insurance is driving the reform. Negotiations are ongoing regarding hospital funding and pharmaceutical manufacturer discounts.
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