The German Bundestag has approved changes to psychotherapy billing regulations, a move intended to reduce government spending in the sector. While the government says the measure targets costs, professional associations warn of potential delays for patients seeking care.
- The government introduced a new reimbursement rule designed to curb expenditures within the national psychotherapy system.
- Lawmakers exempted children and patients suffering from severe illnesses from the new financial restrictions.
- Professional associations representing therapists expressed concerns that the regulation could lead to longer waiting times for the general population seeking therapy slots.
- The legislation marks a shift in how the state manages funding for mental health services.
Health officials have yet to release specific data on how the funding adjustments will impact the availability of appointments in the coming fiscal year.