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Cost cutting in the Swiss Healthcare System (diagnostics perspective)

Cost cutting in the Swiss Healthcare System (diagnostics perspective)

Swiss healthcare minister Alain Berset has announced intentions to save 1 billion CHF for the healthcare system, whilst improving care efficiency. To achieve this goal, 9 initiatives were proposed on the 19th of August, which are now undergoing public consultation.

The following is Centivis’ current understanding based on publicly available documents. However, we acknowledge that the situation may change depending on the results of the public consultation.

Switzerland – New Highly Specialized Rare Disease Diagnostic Tests Reimbursed

Switzerland – New Highly Specialized Rare Disease Diagnostic Tests Reimbursed

Switzerland regularly updates the Analysenliste (AL), a comprehensive list of diagnostic tests that are covered by compulsory health insurance. As of April 2020, among others, the following new rare disease genetic tests will be added to the list: