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On July 25, 2025, the German InEK published its latest compilation of DRG proposals for 2026. This publication offers a first glimpse of relevant stakeholders’ ideas and requests for the continued development of the G-DRG system.

The BfArM has published the preliminary version of the ICD 2026 on the 24th of July 2025.

Federal Health Minister Nina Warken announced an adjustment to key interim deadlines for the implementation of the German hospital reform.

The BVMed has raised the "notional" federal base rate for 2025 to €4,464.53. This new estimate considers the current state base rates and the rate of increase in tariffs.

In Germany’s frequently changing reimbursement environment, accurate, up-to-date, and practical information is crucial—for service providers and industry alike. The digital coding brochures from Healthcare Heads offer you exactly that: an intelligent,…

Electronic instructions for use (eIFU) provide information on medical devices digitally instead of on paper – they have advantages for users, manufacturers, and the environment. In Europe, however, electronic instructions for use are still only restricted…

The InBA's extended evaluation committee published key decisions on the calculation of hybrid DRGs.

Now is the time to get ready for the 2026 NUB application round!

Four medical ATMP methods received “NUB status 1”.

The introduction of e-prescriptions for DiGA has been delayed. The Federal Association of Physicians of the Statuary Health Insurances (KBV) and the Umbrella Organization of the Statutory Health Insurances (GKV-Spitzenverband) expect the nationwide…

Innovations need clarity on regulations and reimbursement.

What do med-tech decision-makers need to know about the current regulations in Germany.

The new Healthcare Heads data portal keeps you up-to-date at all times - transparent, data-supported and at the click of a button.

With Healthcare Heads to a sustainable market strategy in the German healthcare market.

On May-29th 2025, the 129th German Medical Assembly confirmed the amended version of the GOÄ.

Healthcare Heads is about to launch a digital tool that will take your work in the German healthcare market to a new level.

The German healthcare market has an increasingly dynamic regulatory environment - characterized by the hospital reform, frequent coding changes and complex billing logic. Up-to-date, precise and targeted communication is becoming more and more important.

In the complex world of German hospital reimbursement, one thing is clear: if you code correctly, you will get the maximum reimbursement.

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The DRG Consultation "Meet the Expert" is an interactive format that focuses on dialog. Expect in-depth knowledge, up-to-date know-how, and an open exchange with an experienced speaker.

The DRG Consultation "Meet the Expert" is an interactive format that focuses on dialog. Expect in-depth knowledge, up-to-date know-how, and an open exchange with an experienced speaker.

The contracting parties have agreed on a federal base rate of 4,394.22€ for the year of 2025.

This week, our team came together for the first quarterly meeting of 2025 at our headquarters in Fleet7 in Kiel.

The German healthcare market is the third largest in the world – but access to this market requires a well-thought-out reimbursement and market access strategy. To ensure the successful positioning of a new product it is important for medical technology…

Medical technology companies must position themselves successfully in today's complex German healthcare market. A successful strategy for market access and reimbursement is crucial for establishing innovations sustainably.

Now is the right time to invest in a digital coding brochure. A digital coding brochure is a new and flexible technology that up-dates and always reflects the most recent reimbursement for your product.

Our Spring Newsletter Q1 is now available for download.

Healthcare Heads has extensive experience with the InEK proposal process and also supports you with proposals for service groups.

Secure a well-founded assessment of your NUB application and strengthen your reimbursement strategy with the expertise of Healthcare Heads.

Now the application window is open to submit proposals for the continuous development of the service groups grouper within the framework of the G-DRG/LG proposal procedure for the year 2026.

The InEK has presented the long-awaited service group grouper. However, instead of providing much-needed planning security, the system brings new uncertainties and more bureaucracy. What does this mean for clinics and hospital planning?

300 of the requested procedures for NUB (new examination and treatment methods) were assessed with "NUB status 1".

With the introduction of the hospital reform and the new service-group grouper, Health Minister Lauterbach wants to make inpatient care more efficient.

The German notional Federal Base Rate (BBFW) lets you now calculate the reimbursement for therapies and treatment in 2025.

The German market of the statutory health insurance is a key component for the success of medical device manufacturers in Germany. But how does reimbursement work in this complex system?

Happy New Year! We hope you had a relaxing holiday season and that you are just as motivated as we are to shape 2025 with new ideas and successes.

We wish you Happy Holidays! Thank you for your trust and confidence in us in 2024.

On Dec-19-2024 the German Institute for the Hospital Reimbursement System (InEK) presented the final report on the continuing development of the aG-DRG-System for the year 2025.

The 2025 InEK-certified Grouper 2025 got published - and we are ready to support you in market access and reimbursement in the German healthcare market. This important tool helps us to precisely classify inpatient services and in accordance with the rules…

On December 3, 2024, the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) opened the proposal process for the 2026 version of OPS and ICD-10-GM.

On December 4, 2024, the Institute for the hospital remuneration system in Germany (InEK) published the certified groupers and the definition handbooks for the aG-DRG version 2025.

The InEK starts application process for proposals of medical, scientific, and other expert’s input for the 2026 aG-DRG system.

The collapse of the German governing coalition makes the for 2025 planned overhaul of the German healthcare reimbursement unlikely.

On November 12, 2024, the BVMed Academy offers an online seminar on the GKV, the German statutory health insurance system. Our experts from Healthcare Heads will teach you the basic workings of the German healthcare and social security system.

From November 11-18-2024, the city of Düsseldorf again hosts the Medica. The Medica is one of the world's leading trade fairs for medical technology and the healthcare industry.

On the 24th of October, 2024, the BfArM published the final version of the OPS Version 2025.

On October 17, 2024, the German Bundestag passed the biggest hospital reform of the last 20 years.

On October 14, 2024, the self-governing partners at federal level adopted the new flat rate per case catalog and the care tariffs for 2025.

This November 12th BVMed Academy's online intensive seminar teaches you the basic principles of the German healthcare market and the social system of health insurances.

InEK CEO Dr. Frank Heimig announced at the DGfM’s annual conference on 23.09.2024 that the service-group grouper will not be published by the end of September.

The Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices in Germany (BfArM) published the final version of the ICD-10-GM for 2025.

The hospital financing reform leads to a hospital structure reform, perversely rewarding less performance.

Take the chance with the NUB-proposal process to receive Reimbursement for your innovative therapy within the next eight weeks.

Soon the procedure for the 2025 NUB applications opens – now is the time to secure the successful positioning and funding for your innovative medical technology in the German healthcare market. To make the most of this opportunity, it is essential to…

BfArM published the preliminary version of the OPS version 2025 on the 15th of August 2024.

The BfArM has published the preliminary version of the ICD 2025 on the 23rd of July 2024.

The NUB procedure is a structured straight forward application process. The optimal preparation, however, does take some time – get expert support for your NUB application now, so that you are ahead of the game.

The BVMed Academy online seminar will teach you all the important basics you need to know about the German healthcare system and the special features of the social insurance system.

Your technology has reveived NUB status 2?

Check whether and how reimbursement might be achieved for your innovative technology in the German healthcare market.

The portal for the new hospital road mapping is online, but why does it generate so many errors and who is to blame?

The successful launch of medical devices in Germany is complex and requires a sound strategy. Aside from product development and licensing, the reimbursement and market access strategy plays a decisive role.

You have developed an innovative medical technology - but how do you establish it successfully on the German market? Our experts will work with you to develop the optimal reimbursement and market access strategy for the German healthcare market.

On April-26-2024, Healthcare Heads will offer expert advice at the 4C Accelerator online workshop on “Proof of Benefit for Reimbursement”.

Support the reimbursement for your medical technology with sustainable coding information for your technology!

DMEA - Europe's leading event for digital health, takes place on April 9-11.

The contracting parties have agreed on a federal base rate of 4,210.59 € for the year of 2024.

Sunny easter greetings from the Healthcare Heads team.

Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach describes the current situation at the DRG Forum but fails to provide a perspective.

Healthcare Heads informs at today’s MDMA call about the contents of the 3-13-24 draft of the German healthcare reform act, and the possible effects.

Little seems to be working in the German healthcare system at present. Even the established application procedure for OPS and ICD classifications with BfArM is experiencing technical difficulties.

The Institute for the Hospital Reimbursement System published a new version of the 2024 DRG catalog on its website on 2-26-2024.

Most current data on the German healthcare system ready for market analyses.

Healthcare Heads has been invited to give the members of the MDMA an update on the current situation of the German Healthcare Market.

Agreement in mediation committee on Hospital Transparency Act

The DRG Forum, Germany’s primary event about hospital financing, will take place on March 21 and 22, 2024.

On February 21st, the Federal Council Conciliation Committee will negotiate the Hospital Transparency Act.

288 of the requested procedures for NUB (new examination and treatment methods) were assessed with "NUB status 1".

Hybrid-DRGs cannot be reimbursed.

Time is running out for the Hospital Reform Act while the dispute continues.

After being criticized by the opposition last week, Federal Minister of Health Lauterbach blames the federal states.

Learn about the German health insurances’ reimbursement system in this virtual compact seminar.

We are looking forward to building success and creating new opportunities with you in 2024.

We wish you Happy Holidays and would like to thank you for your trust and confidence in us in 2023.

On Dec-21-2023 InEK presented the final report

on the continuing development of the aG-DRG-

System for the year 2024.

With the fictitious Federal Base Rate (BBFW), it is now possible to calculate the reimbursement for therapies and treatment cases for 2024 in Germany.

The InEK starts application process for proposals of medical, scientific, and other expert’s input for the 2025 aG-DRG system.

InEK publishes the definition handbooks for the aG-DRG version 2024

The “revolution” of the German hospital reform continues – just not that fast.

The Institut for the hospital remuneration system in Germany – the German DRG Institute (InEK - Institut für das Entgeltsystem im Krankenhaus GmbH) published the data for the aG-DRG version 2024 on November 14, 2023.

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We look forward to connecting with you and meeting you at ISPOR Europe.

We look forward to connecting with you and meeting you at ISPOR Europe.

All about Reimbursement in the German Healthcare System.

HcH, together with Prof. Dr. med. Dr. phil. Dr. h.c. Thomas Bschleipfer published an article on robotic-assisted surgery in Germany in the July edition of KU.

The Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices in Germany (BfArM) published the final version of the ICD-10-GM for 2024.

Take the chance with the NUB-proposal process to receive Reimbursement for your innovative therapy within the next eight weeks.

Current information and opinions on the planned hospital reform in Germany.

BfArM published the preliminary version of the OPS version 2024 on the 15th of August 2023.

Review of the HcH Summer Meeting 2023.

The BfArM has published the preliminary version of the ICD 2024 on the 27th of July 2023.

The NUB procedure 2024 will start soon!