Germany's health system, once envied for its care standards, now faces issues like severe medicine shortages and rising costs due to misguided financial management.
The reality is that while Germany has sufficient funds in its health system, the funds are misallocated, leading to shortages of essential supplies and services.
Over the last two years, the proportion of hospitals operating at a loss has dramatically increased from 30% to 70%, causing the viability of many at risk.
The introduction of a law in the mid-2000s that shifted how health insurers negotiate prices led to significant drug shortages as suppliers struggled to compete.
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