Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss (G-BA) | |
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| Abbreviation | G-BA |
|---|---|
| Formation | January 1, 2004 |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
Region | Germany |
Official language | German |
Chair | Josef Hecken |
| Website | g-ba.de/english/ |
The Federal Joint Committee (German: Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss (G-BA)) refers to a group of German public health agencies that were merged in 2004, under an independent chairman.[1] It is authorized to make binding regulations growing out of health reform bills passed by lawmakers, along with routine decisions regarding healthcare in Germany.[1]
Although the committee is not a subordinate agency and is independent of the Ministry of Health, government officials are responsible for exercising legal supervision over the committee's decisions and guidelines. As a supreme decision-making body, the Committee exerts a direct influence on the healthcare provisions for millions of people.[2]
- ^ a b E. REINHARDT, UWE (2009-07-24). "A German Import That Could Help U.S. Health Reform". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
Germany's joint committee was established in 2004 and authorized to make binding regulations growing out of health reform bills passed by lawmakers, along with routine coverage decisions. The ministry of health reserves the right to review the regulations for final approval or modification. The joint committee has a permanent staff and an independent chairman.
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