It's a battle for healthcare funds that pits private-practice doctors against the pharmaceutical industry and the hospitals. They all claim that current health insurance rates are too low to maintain current healthcare standards. The consequences, they say, are longer waiting times and additional charges for the patients. The healthcare systems in Germany and France are among the world’s most expensive. So where exactly does the money from insurance premiums go? Who are the winners and the losers in this battle?
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