Attitudes towards the dual health insurance system and inequalities in health care in Germany – results of a population survey

A clear majority of the German population perceives inequalities in the quality of medical care between those with statutory or private health insurance and is in favor of abolishing the dual system of statutory and private health insurance. These majorities can be found in all socio-demographic subgroups and across all political party lines.

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BMC Health Services Research
Published
2025-05-14
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12847-x
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3
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Health and Medical Studies
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Attitudes towards the dual health insurance system and inequalities in health care in Germany – results of a population survey

Jens Klein, Olaf von dem Knesebeck
3 citations
BMC Health Services Research
Health and Medical Studies
8.45
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Attitudes towards the dual health insurance system and inequalities in health care in Germany – results of a population survey

Jens Klein, Olaf von dem Knesebeck
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Abstract

A clear majority of the German population perceives inequalities in the quality of medical care between those with statutory or private health insurance and is in favor of abolishing the dual system of statutory and private health insurance. These majorities can be found in all socio-demographic subgroups and across all political party lines.

BMC Health Services ResearchVol. 25(1)
Universität Hamburg (DE), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (DE)
Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
Health and Medical Studies
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