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French Government Unveils Plan to Save €1.7 Billion on Healthcare in 2025

The measures aim to avert a looming budget deficit in France’s health insurance system

Overview

  • The plan mobilizes a €700 million reserve to support hospitals and medico-social services.
  • It targets €500 million in medication savings through reduced reimbursement rates.
  • Increases in tariffs for physical therapists and specialist doctors are deferred from July 2025 to January 2026.
  • The plan cuts daily allowances paid by Assurance Maladie for work stoppages by €100 million.
  • Medical taxi pricing will be reformed despite protests and blockades by taxi professionals.