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German hospitals:
An overview of the hospital system in Germany
There are about 2000 acute care hospitals in Germany. They differ by sponsorship and by service level.
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Hospital and doctor’s bills:
What a foreigner should know in Germany
Treatment in hospitals and private practices of physicians is never free. Someone will always have to pay – and as foreigners are usually not covered by social security health insurance (which is compulsory for the majority German citizens) this will usually be the patient. (If he has private insurance coverage, he can claim reimbursement afterwards.)
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Insurance abroad:
The European Health insurance card
On 1 June 2004, the European Health Insurance Card will come into circulation. The aim of the card is to simplify procedures for accessing the healthcare system in another Member State.
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Surgery:
Endoprosthetic Surgery Treatment in Germany
Artificial knee prosthesis, partial or total hip prosthesis can be considered standard treatment options in most clinics specializing on orthopaedics or casualty surgery in Germany.
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Statutory health insurance:
New regulations in 2005
Starting in January 2005, there are some new regulations on dental plates and medication under statutory health insurance cover.
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