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Germanys healthcare system is facing a financial crisis, with costs outpacing income and a projected shortfall of billions of euros by 2030. A commission of experts has proposed a 66-point plan to address this issue, including higher taxes on vices like alcohol and sugary drinks, second opinions for routine surgeries, and potential changes to family coverage. The health minister has called the plan a solid toolbox, but critics worry about incentives for unnecessary treatments in the dual public-private system. The government plans to introduce a draft bill by summer as they navigate the challenge of keeping contributions in check without compromising the systems core.

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