Health policy

Current hospital planning in Switzerland is too closely tied to cantonal boundaries, even though patients travel well beyond them and overcapacity persists. A study by the University of St. Gallen highlights the need for inter-cantonal health regions, binding quality criteria and integrated healthcare planning.

The blog summarises the results of the round table on curbing health cost increases and presents concrete measures with a potential saving of over 300 million Swiss francs per year.

Our blog highlights the results of a study by the Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW), which shows that the use of physiotherapy and its costs have risen considerably in Switzerland over the last ten years. The study, funded by Fondation Groupe Mutuel, analyses the reasons for this increase and makes recommendations for improving the use of physiotherapy and the management of related costs.

Discover the importance of health literacy for public health and learn what measures are needed in Switzerland to improve health literacy. From education and awareness-raising to support for disadvantaged groups, this blog offers comprehensive information and practical advice.

Where does Switzerland stand in relation to other countries when it comes to Value-Based Healthcare? In this article, we take a look at the situation in Germany, Wales and the United States.

Value-Based Healthcare is a patient-centred approach to healthcare. It aims to improve beneficial health outcomes for patients throughout their care pathway.

The EFAS reform of the LAMal/KVG calls for the introduction of uniform funding for inpatient and outpatient services charged to the compulsory health insurance (AOS/OKP).

Discover examples of measures that have been implemented in recent years to limit the surge in health costs borne by the public health insurance system.

Discover examples of measures that have been implemented in recent years to limit the surge in health costs borne by the public health insurance system.

For several years now, Switzerland has been faced with a steady rise in health costs. This trend, which shows no sign of slowing down, is fuelled in particular by the growing demand for care due to the increase and ageing of the population, advances in medical technology and the expectations of the population. Health insurers defend premium payers by systematically checking invoices and striving to control costs.

The Swiss population is not sufficiently vaccinated against influenza, according to a nationwide study by the University of Zurich in collaboration with Groupe Mutuel. Results and analysis in our political blog.

A study carried out by the University of St. Gallen, using data of Groupe Mutuel, shows in concrete terms and for two clinical models how patients can receive better care in terms of quality while limiting costs: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and coronary heart disease (CHD).

The electronic patient record is a key feature in the digitisation of the healthcare system. It is at the service of patients and service providers and represents an opportunity to prevent waste in the healthcare system. The Federal Council is therefore suggesting new measures to rapidly extend its use. Find out more in our political blog.

For many years now, health insurance costs have been on the rise. The resulting rise in premiums is causing discontent among policyholders, but also among health insurers, who are taking action to curb rising costs. Find out more in our blog.