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Patients can contact their health insurance provider if they suspect medical malpractice. In more than one in four cases reviewed in Saxony, something went wrong. Here's how those affected can get help.

Doctors in Saxony warn against long trips to crowded clinics

Crowded waiting rooms—some of which require patients in Saxony to travel long distances to reach. The planned elimination of sick leave certificates issued over the phone is causing Saxony’s medical community to shake their heads. | more

AOK Plus Reports an Increase in Reports of Misconduct

The number of suspected cases reported to AOK Plus has risen significantly. Why long-term care insurance is a particular focus. | more

Interaktive Ausstellung: "Medizin der Zukunft" im TGZ Bautzen

Medizin, die man anfassen kann – die interaktive Ausstellung „Medizin der Zukunft“ macht im TGZ Bautzen Station und lädt alle Neugierigen ein. Von Organzüchtung bis zur Blicksteuerung: Hier wird Zukunft nicht nur erklärt, sondern hautnah erlebbar. | more

Saxony Launches Health Insurance Program for Lung Cancer Screening

In Saxony, heavy smokers can undergo a CT scan for the early detection of lung cancer—at the expense of their public health insurance. Here’s what this new option means for those affected. | more

Doctors in Saxony are calling for a fresh start on healthcare reform

The federal government plans to close funding gaps in the public health insurance system through a series of budget cuts. However, there is resistance to these plans. The State Medical Association is now calling for a fresh start. | more

Protests at clinics against planned healthcare savings package

The federal government wants to stabilize the finances of health insurance companies with an austerity package. The trade union Verdi is up in arms against this - actions are also planned in Thuringia and Saxony. | more

Wenn's teuer wird: Radio PSR zahlt.

Manchmal kommt einfach alles auf einmal. Das Auto muss plötzlich in die Werkstatt. Die Stromrechnung fällt höher aus als gedacht. Einschulung und Klassenfahrt stehen gleichzeitig an. Der Familienurlaub war wunderschön – aber auf dem Konto sieht es danach eher weniger schön aus. | more

Clinics warn of restrictions for patients

Ever since the first details of the planned savings package in the healthcare sector became known, industry lobby groups have been up in arms - including in Saxony. They argue that patients will be worse off. | more

AOK Plus: 76 million for parents with sick children

Parents can also rely on the extended entitlement to children's sick pay in the coming year, emphasizes a health insurance company. What families and the self-employed are entitled to. | more

Warum zu viel Selbstkritik uns nicht weiterbringt

Schon wieder zu viel gegessen oder eine wichtige Aufgabe aufgeschoben? Oft reagieren wir auf solche Verhaltensweisen mit Selbstkritik. Doch damit bekämpfen wir meist nur das sichtbare Symptom – und übersehen, was wir in diesem Moment wirklich brauchen. | more

No premium increase for AOK policyholders

The contribution for AOK policyholders in Saxony and Thuringia will remain unchanged in 2026. However, the Board of Directors is calling for reforms on the part of politicians. | more

Köpping: "The worst prevented" with hospital savings package

Hospitals should not be overburdened in order to stabilize health insurance contributions. Following a compromise, the ball is now in the court of the Bundestag and the Bundesrat. | more

„Nicht im Labor, sondern in der Umsetzung“: Philipp Klöckner und Silicon Saxony setzen bei der Brains on Silicon in Dresden auf KI-Praxiserfahrung

Dresden erwartet 1.500 KI-Fachleute: Bei der Brains on Silicon geht es um Umsetzung statt Theorie. Zwei-Tages-Tickets gibt es mit 60 Euro Rabatt nur noch heute. | more

Significant increase in health insurance expenditure in Saxony

In 2023, the statutory health insurance funds in Saxony spent more money. A particularly large amount of money is spent on medication - and the number of insured persons continues to grow. | more

Medical service: 176 treatment errors in Saxony

Patients can contact their health insurance provider if they suspect a medical error. In almost every third case examined in Saxony, the result was: Yes, something went wrong. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

More absences due to flu and colds

A wave of colds caused many days of absence from work in Saxony in the first half of the year. Overall, however, the sickness rate was lower than in the previous year. | more

Skin cancer diagnoses in Saxony have multiplied since 2005

There are tens of thousands of cases of skin cancer in Saxony every year. Many of these could be prevented - by protecting against ultraviolet sun rays at a young age and taking care of them at an older age. | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more

Hospitals receive more money for inpatient treatment

Hospitals receive money from health insurance companies for the treatment of patients. The sum is higher this year than in 2024. | more

DAK: Sickness rate of insured persons fell slightly in 2024

On average, a DAK policyholder was absent from work due to illness for 20 days last year. The vast majority of absences were due to three types of illness. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

AOK Plus increases health insurance contribution

Millions of people with health insurance in Saxony and Thuringia will have to dig deeper into their pockets from 2025. AOK Plus is raising its contributions. | more

Left-wing parties call for a solution to health and long-term care insurance

Contributions to health and long-term care insurance could rise more sharply in 2025 than previously feared. One of the reasons for this is the poor financial situation of long-term care insurance. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

Saxony Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians launches initiative to recruit GPs

There is a shortage of GPs in Saxony, especially in rural areas. The Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians is now launching a campaign. | more

Saxony's outpatient hospice services receive millions in funding from health insurance companies

There are 46 outpatient hospice services in Bavaria, and last year they cared for more than 3,000 people. Now they have received a cash injection. | more

Interaktive Ausstellung: "Medizin der Zukunft" im TGZ Bautzen

Medizin, die man anfassen kann – die interaktive Ausstellung „Medizin der Zukunft“ macht im TGZ Bautzen Station und lädt alle Neugierigen ein. Von Organzüchtung bis zur Blicksteuerung: Hier wird Zukunft nicht nur erklärt, sondern hautnah erlebbar. | more

Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Saxony warns of threat to outpatient medical care

The Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Saxony believes that outpatient medical care in the state is at risk as more and more practices are on the verge of closing. The reasons for this include excessive bureaucracy and immature digitalization measures. | more

E-prescription in Saxony: positive interim results despite isolated problems

The mandatory electronic prescription works well, despite isolated problems. Pharmacies and health insurance companies draw a positive interim balance. | more

Wenn's teuer wird: Radio PSR zahlt.

Manchmal kommt einfach alles auf einmal. Das Auto muss plötzlich in die Werkstatt. Die Stromrechnung fällt höher aus als gedacht. Einschulung und Klassenfahrt stehen gleichzeitig an. Der Familienurlaub war wunderschön – aber auf dem Konto sieht es danach eher weniger schön aus. | more

Hospitalization of people in need of care avoidable

Around a quarter of hospital stays in Saxony are for people in need of care. According to Barmer, they do not always have to end up in hospital. | more

Sickness rate in Saxony above national average in 2023

According to a health insurance survey, the sickness rate in Saxony in 2023 was above the national average at 5.8 percent. | more

Warum zu viel Selbstkritik uns nicht weiterbringt

Schon wieder zu viel gegessen oder eine wichtige Aufgabe aufgeschoben? Oft reagieren wir auf solche Verhaltensweisen mit Selbstkritik. Doch damit bekämpfen wir meist nur das sichtbare Symptom – und übersehen, was wir in diesem Moment wirklich brauchen. | more

Increased health insurance contribution in Thuringia and Saxony

Policyholders of the health insurance company AOK Plus in Saxony and Thuringia will have to pay higher contributions. This was announced by the health insurance company on Tuesd... | more

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