The Spitzenverband der gesetzlichen Krankenkassen has raised concerns about the discrimination faced by statutory health insurance holders in Germany, particularly regarding long wait times for specialist appointments compared to privately insured patients. Stefanie Stoff-Ahnis, the association’s deputy chair, argues that appointment scheduling should prioritize medical need rather than insurance status. She insists on the necessity of a legal obligation for all medical practices to make available their appointment slots through an online portal accessible to health insurance funds.

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