Cost containment in the healthcare system: Federal Council sends further measures for consultation

25. März 2022 – At the beginning of this year, the Federal Council enacted initial measures to curb costs in compulsory health insurance (OKP). At its meeting on 11 March 2022, it sent further measures for consultation: An experimental article is intended to make it possible to carry out innovative projects to curb cost growth in the OKP, strengthen quality in the healthcare system and promote digitalisation. In addition, service providers and insurers will be obliged to provide data free of charge to the Federal Council and the cantons if this is required for the pricing of services.

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