Health Committee to Hold 30th Public Session on Monday, February 10, 2025
Berlin, February 7, 2025 – The Health Committee of the German Bundestag will hold its 30th public session on Monday, February 10, 2025. The meeting will begin at 9:00 AM in Room 330 of the Bundestag building in Berlin.
Agenda:
The agenda for the meeting includes the following items:
- Review of the Pharmaceutical Market Transparency Act (PHTA) This item will examine the implementation and effectiveness of the PHTA, which came into force in 2022. The committee will discuss the impact of the law on drug prices, access to medications, and the competitiveness of the pharmaceutical industry.
- Progress Report on the National Health Plan The committee will receive an update on the progress of the National Health Plan, which was launched in 2023. The report will provide an overview of the plan’s implementation, challenges, and achievements.
- Discussion on Health Care Financing Reform The committee will discuss potential reforms to the German health care financing system. This item will explore different models for financing health care, including proposals for increased patient contributions or changes to the insurance system.
- Hearings on the Draft Law on Digital Health Applications (DiGA) The committee will hear expert testimony on the draft law on DiGA, which aims to regulate the use of digital health applications in health care. The hearings will provide input on the potential benefits and risks of DiGA and their role in enhancing patient care.
Public Participation:
The meeting is open to the public. Interested individuals wishing to attend should register in advance by contacting the committee secretariat at gesundheitsausschuss@bundestag.de.
Additional Information:
The Health Committee is one of the standing committees of the Bundestag. It is responsible for examining all government bills and proposals related to health care, including those relating to health insurance, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and hospitals.
The meeting will be streamed live on the Bundestag website at www.bundestag.de.
Gesundheit: 30. Sitzung am Montag, dem 10. Februar 2025 öffentlich
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