German health insurers warn of 50M cancelled appointments as outpatient funds cut

Germany's KBV head Andreas Gassen warns that federal plans to improve doctor appointment availability will backfire, citing reduced funding for outpatient care that could lead to 50 million cancelled appointments and longer waiting times. The claim is an advocacy warning against policy changes, not yet a confirmed outcome. This matters as it signals potential strain on Germany's healthcare access and political friction over health policy.