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Plural • Solution for Binding second opinion before planned surgeries
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Solution #6
5 hours ago
Germany adopted this rule in July 2026. By the end of March 2027, the Joint Federal Committee will determine the first intervention, and thereafter at least two more each year.
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Solution #5
5 hours ago
The federal government publishes each year how many second opinions were obtained, how often they were withdrawn from the operation, and how the number of procedures has evolved. If a procedure on the list yields nothing, it is removed.
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Solution #4
5 hours ago
Emergency and urgent procedures are excluded. A second opinion must be possible within a few weeks, also via video consultation or based on the documents.
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Solution #3
3 weeks ago
The second opinion comes from a doctor with no financial interest in the procedure and is covered by basic insurance. Emergencies are excluded.
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Solution #2
3 weeks ago
A specialist committee sets the list and reviews it regularly, based on data on regional differences and recommendations such as “smart medicine.”
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Solution #1
3 weeks ago
For a list of frequently overtreated, planned interventions, an independent second opinion is required for reimbursement by the basic insurance.
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