Health policy Ticino parliament restricts approval of Spitex organizations

On Tuesday evening, the Ticino cantonal parliament approved a restriction on the licensing of Spitex organizations. The Ticino government wants to curb the growth in healthcare costs with this amendment to the law.

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17.09.2024, 20:49

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The Ticino Grand Council approved the amendment to the law by 52 votes in favor, 13 against and nine abstentions. The adoption was preceded by only a brief debate.

The background to the measure is an amendment to the Federal Health Insurance Act (KVG). The new Article 55b, which came into force on 1 July, allows the cantons to introduce a moratorium on the granting of new operating licenses to Spitex organizations.