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Health Committee
The Health Committee of the German Bundestag shapes health policy, advises on draft legislation, oversees the Federal Ministry of Health, and consults with experts. Current challenges include the COVID-19 pandemic, digitalization, nursing care provision, and hospital financing.
Written by: Redaktion
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Update from Feb 26, 2025
The Health Committee is one of the most important standing committees of the German Bundestag. It plays a central role in shaping health policy in Germany.
Tasks and Functions
The Committee deals with all health policy issues that are addressed in the Bundestag. Its core tasks include:
Advising and revising draft laws in the health sector
Monitoring the work of the Federal Ministry of Health
Hearing experts on health policy issues
Developing recommendations for healthcare
Composition
The Committee is composed of members of the Bundestag from various parliamentary groups. The distribution of seats reflects the balance of power among the groups in the Bundestag. Members often bring specific expertise from the healthcare sector.
Current Challenges
In the 21st legislative period, the Health Committee faces important tasks, including:
Further managing the Corona pandemic and its consequences
The digitization of the healthcare system
Ensuring care provision
Reforming hospital financing
Through its work, the Committee significantly contributes to making the German healthcare system future-ready and ensuring the medical care of the population.
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