Rechtsprechungen zur Kostenerstattung von neuen Gesundheitstechnologien in der GKV: Eine systematische Übersicht

Decisions as to whether reimbursement for new technologies is granted or not do not appear to follow a systematic approach. In the context of the seemingly innovation-friendly policy in inpatient care, there is uncertainty with regard to the “generally accepted state of medical knowledge.” It is problematic for both patients and their treating physicians that over a number of years legal proceedings are being initiated for technologies that have not been subjected to a systematic assessment of their benefit.