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French Doctors Suspend Strike After Government Drops Sick-Leave Targets and Pledges to Scrap Unilateral Tariff Cuts

Unions want written commitments before calling the conflict settled.

Overview

  • Health Minister Stéphanie Rist will introduce an amendment to remove mandatory Mise sous objectifs on sick‑leave prescriptions from the anti‑fraud bill.
  • The government plans to repeal 2026 budget provisions allowing unilateral fee cuts, using the next available legislative vehicle.
  • A diagnostic mission will review the MSO procedure to improve transparency and oversight.
  • Unions paused the ten‑day walkout after talks but say they can restart action if promises are not translated into law.
  • The strike depressed electronic claims by about 13% and emergency access lines reported roughly 24% higher activity, while reimbursements for prescriptions by non‑contracted doctors will still end.