Overview
- The health minister will table an amendment to drop the mandatory character of the sick‑leave prescription ‘mise sous objectifs’, leaving a non‑mandatory option or systematic review by Assurance Maladie’s medical advisor.
- The government says it will remove unilateral medical‑tariff reduction powers from the 2026 Social Security budget (articles 77 and 78) via the next available legislative vehicle.
- An accompanying mission will diagnose the MSO procedure and its transparency, and discussions will reopen on imaging fees on the condition that €300 million in planned savings is maintained.
- After ten days of action, unions suspended the strike and warned they could resume mobilization if the commitments are not reflected in texts or if Parliament adopts contrary measures.
- Assurance Maladie reported about a 13% drop in teletransmitted care sheets during the stoppage as Samu‑SAS activity rose 24%, and some surgical specialties are maintaining pressure on emergency cover as hospital strain persists in some areas.