German Medical Assembly Rejects Insurance-Controlled Digitalization in Healthcare (heise.de)

• 130th Medical Assembly rejects insurer-controlled digitalization
• Doctors warn of interference with therapeutic freedom
• Digital Health Act requires revision

"The 130th German Medical Assembly has firmly rejected the new Digital Health Act, which would allow health insurers to decide on medical treatments. Doctors argue that this infringes on their therapeutic freedom. The resolution calls for revisions to protect patient care. The decision is a clear political signal to the federal government."