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WRS stories about health insurance
Proposed hospital closings spark debate
Friday, 23 October, 2009
Outgoing Interior Minister Pascal Couchepin put forth a proposal to close 200 hospitals across Switzerland. WRS’s Mark Butcher talks to Xavier Comtesse, director of think tank Avenir Suisse, for his take on this strange unexpected move:
Friday, 23 October, 2009
Outgoing Interior Minister Pascal Couchepin put forth a proposal to close 200 hospitals across Switzerland. WRS’s Mark Butcher talks to Xavier Comtesse, director of think tank Avenir Suisse, for his take on this strange unexpected move:
2010 health insurance premiums skyrocket
Friday, 2 October, 2009
Health insurance premiums are set to rise an average 8.7 percent next year, the highest spike in seven years. Behind the nationwide figure lies significant disparities, though. Neuchâtel residents will pay less than 4 percent more on average, while Obwaldians are faced with a 14 percent increase. WRS’s Jordan Davis asked Thomas Zeltner, the head of the Federal Public Health Office, which approves the premiums, why there were such large differences.
Friday, 2 October, 2009
Health insurance premiums are set to rise an average 8.7 percent next year, the highest spike in seven years. Behind the nationwide figure lies significant disparities, though. Neuchâtel residents will pay less than 4 percent more on average, while Obwaldians are faced with a 14 percent increase. WRS’s Jordan Davis asked Thomas Zeltner, the head of the Federal Public Health Office, which approves the premiums, why there were such large differences.
Opinion split over 'dial-a-diagnosis' scheme
Monday, 11 May, 2009
The minister in charge of health Pascal Couchepin will meet today with major players in the healthcare sector, to discuss a range of cost-cutting measures to head off a predicted steep spike in health care premiums next year. Many of his proposals, such as a CHF 30 co-pay for medical consultations, have proven controversial and eyebrows are again being raised at the idea of his proposal to require health insurance companies to provide doctor consultations over the phone.
Monday, 11 May, 2009
The minister in charge of health Pascal Couchepin will meet today with major players in the healthcare sector, to discuss a range of cost-cutting measures to head off a predicted steep spike in health care premiums next year. Many of his proposals, such as a CHF 30 co-pay for medical consultations, have proven controversial and eyebrows are again being raised at the idea of his proposal to require health insurance companies to provide doctor consultations over the phone.
Proposed health insurance 'blacklist' criticized
Wednesday, 21 January, 2009
A proposal for a ’blacklist’ of people in Switzerland who do not pay their medical insurance premiums has been criticized by the group Sante Suisse, who represent the country’s medical insurers. Pete Forster spoke to group spokesman Felix Schneuwly.
Wednesday, 21 January, 2009
A proposal for a ’blacklist’ of people in Switzerland who do not pay their medical insurance premiums has been criticized by the group Sante Suisse, who represent the country’s medical insurers. Pete Forster spoke to group spokesman Felix Schneuwly.
Report finds Swiss drug prices still too high
Friday, 8 August, 2008
Health insurance trade group santésuisse says consumers are paying 850 million francs too much for their medications. Its fourth annual comparison finds many drugs are sold for much more in Switzerland than in neighboring countries. WRS’s Jordan Davis spoke with santésuisse economist Markus Ziegler. He says the government should change the way it sets drug prices.
Friday, 8 August, 2008
Health insurance trade group santésuisse says consumers are paying 850 million francs too much for their medications. Its fourth annual comparison finds many drugs are sold for much more in Switzerland than in neighboring countries. WRS’s Jordan Davis spoke with santésuisse economist Markus Ziegler. He says the government should change the way it sets drug prices.
