This Austerity Rate Is Going to Be Expensive

LVZ - Leipziger Volkszeitung

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As of April, the fees for outpatient psychotherapy will be reduced by 4.5 percent. A decision that meets fierce criticism and resistance in the industry, because it could significantly worsen the care of mentally ill people.

rnd.de

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The fees in outpatient psychotherapy are to be reduced by 4.5 percent. This is saving at the wrong end, because in the long term there will be more additional costs for the health care system.

mainwelle.de

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Around one million people in Germany are currently waiting for a therapeutic place – and now, of all things, the fees for psychotherapists are to be reduced. From April and around two percent. Concerns: The waiting lists could be extended even longer – especially for legally insured persons. The health insurance companies argue that the reduction would be a fair compensation, because the remuneration has increased significantly in recent years. …

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Nuremberg - After fee reductions for psychotherapists have been announced, massive resistance is aroused - nationwide demonstrations as well as a lawsuit against the plans are planned. Two Nuremberg therapists explain the consequences of the savings plans for patients.

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For outpatient psychotherapeutic treatments, there will be lower remuneration from April onwards. What this means for the professional group and the patients.