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Does Healthcare Need Its Own Regulation Law? The Hidden Battle Between EU and German Rules

Braucht das Gesundheitswesen ein eigenes Regulierungsrecht?

Is Germany's healthcare system stuck in a legal limbo? This video dives into the pressing question: does the healthcare sector need a dedicated regulatory law? We explore the clash between traditional social law (SGB V) and the emerging competition-driven regulation, especially the conflict between German national law and EU competition rules. Discover how the European Court of Justice views statutory health insurers—not as businesses, but as social entities—yet still applies competition logic to patient-doctor relationships. We break down the three-level system of healthcare governance: strategy, responsibility, and tools, and examine real-world examples like the AMNOG drug pricing reforms and the GKV-VStG supply structure law. From market access and price controls to ensuring universal coverage, this video reveals the systemic challenges and the push for a unified regulatory framework. Based on the expert analysis from the symposium 'Braucht das Gesundheitswesen ein eigenes Regulierungsrecht?', this is a must-watch for anyone curious about the future of healthcare policy, law, and public welfare. Get ready to see why the current patchwork of rules might be failing patients and insurers alike.