Germany: The president of the German Medical Association, Klaus Reinhardt, and the Association of Health Insurance Companies have criticised the financial package presented by health minister Karl Lauterbach to increase statutory health insurance contributions, media reports. The two associations say the increase could be avoided by using part of the excise revenue from tobacco and alcohol to support the health system. Heated tobacco has been specifically taxed » Continue Reading....
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