German contribution rate rise "would not destroy economy"
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
German health service costs will continue to rise because medical progress cannot be halted, says Professor Jorg-Dietrich Hoppe, president of the federal doctors' chamber. Speaking at Medica 2001 last week in Dusseldorf, he added that the increasing ability to treat more elderly patients would also add to the financial burden of the healthcare sector.