29 avril 2025|
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|7 months agoSwiss Medical Imaging Costs Under Scrutiny
Federal Audit Office calls for stricter controls as medical imaging spending rises 5% annually, particularly in French-speaking cantons, raising concerns about healthcare cost efficiency.
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Generated IllustrationKey Takeaways
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- Medical imaging spending in Switzerland is rising by 5% annually
- French-speaking cantons show higher rates of MRI and scanner examinations
- Insurers lack complete diagnostic data for proper cost control
By The Numbers
5%
Annual increase in medical imaging spending
They Said
"Insurers don't have the diagnosis, but they could see which GPs are sending patients more frequently for scans"
"Radiology institutes tended to over-equip themselves before the cap was introduced"
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Rising Costs Prompt Federal Scrutiny
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Regional Disparities in Medical Imaging
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Insurance Oversight and Control Measures
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