Andreas Gassen

Andreas Gassen

politician Germany

Andreas Gassen is the chairman of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KBV) in Germany. He is known for his leadership in the healthcare sector and has been vocal about the need for reforms to improve patient access to medical services. Gassen has recently proposed implementing a cancellation fee for patients who do not show up for their appointments, arguing that this practice should be normalized to mitigate issues caused by missed appointments, which he notes occur in 10 to 20 percent of cases.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
85,017
Power
3,902$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Germany 2 6.00 0.10% +0% 83,783,942 85,017 $3,845,000 3,902$
Totals 2 83,783,942 85,017 $3,845,000 3,902$
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Recent Mentions

Germany Germany: Andreas Gassen, head of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians, advocated for a cancellation fee for patients. 6

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Arzt-Termine: Sollten Patienten Strafe zahlen, wenn sie nicht auftauchen? - Politik

Germany Germany: Andreas Gassen, the chairman of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians, advocated for a cancellation fee for patients who do not show up for appointments. 6

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Ärzte fordern: Strafen für Terminschwänzer - Politik