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The luxury of healthcare

The cost of health insurance is expected to rise again in the next two years in Switzerland. The umbrella group for health insurers says this is a countermeasure to an increase in physiotherapy treatments and a greater demand in care for the elderly, among other reasons. Santésuisse has complained once again about the higher cost of medicines in Switzerland, calling for a price index to be set up.

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