Breakthrough achieved Agreement reached on tariffs for outpatient treatment

SDA

22.10.2024 - 19:08

The partners in the healthcare sector have reached an agreement on the Tardoc: hospital scene. (symbolic image)
The partners in the healthcare sector have reached an agreement on the Tardoc: hospital scene. (symbolic image)
Bild: Keystone

Breakthrough achieved: The Board of Directors of the Organization of Outpatient Medical Tariffs has approved the overall tariff system consisting of Tardoc and the outpatient flat rates.

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  • Important agreement in the Swiss healthcare system on new tariffs for outpatient treatment and flat rates.
  • An important step for Health Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider.

At its meeting on Tuesday, the Board of Directors of the Organization of Outpatient Medical Tariffs (OAAT) approved the overall tariff system consisting of Tardoc and the outpatient flat rates.

A corresponding report in the program "Echo der Zeit" on Swiss Radio SRF on Tuesday was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Ministry of the Interior to the Keystone-SDA news agency.

Major reforms are possible

Health Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider said in a statement that the OAAT's decision was a very important step. The agreement between the partners on the new tariffs for outpatient treatment and flat rates shows that major reforms in the Swiss healthcare system are still possible.

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