Health policy

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.