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The cost of health insurance is expected to rise again in the next two years in Switzerland. The umbrella group for health insurers says this is a countermeasure to an increase in physiotherapy treatments and a greater demand in care for the elderly, among other reasons. Santésuisse has complained once again about the higher cost of medicines in Switzerland, calling for a price index to be set up.
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Swiss healthcare costs expected to rise well above inflation
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On Monday, SantésuisseExternal link outlined the main reasons for the expected increases in health insurance policies. It predicts a 6% rise in physiotherapy treatments, the same greater demand for care for the elderly and in nursing homes and 5% extra medical diagnostics being performed in laboratories. In addition, insurers expect costs to rise to a…
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