assurance maladie

L’accès à la complémentaire santé gratuite simplifié pour certains demandeurs d’emploi …

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The French government has implemented streamlined procedures to improve access to the Complémentaire Santé Solidaire (C2S), a state-subsidized health insurance scheme designed for individuals with low incomes. According to the Assurance Maladie, this initiative aims to reduce the administrative burden for job seekers and other eligible beneficiaries, ensuring that vulnerable populations can secure essential medical … Read more

Arpège Software: A Deployment Disaster for French Health Insurance Offices

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Thousands of residents in the Loire-Atlantique and Vendée departments have faced significant administrative disruptions following the implementation of the Arpège software within local branches of the Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie (CPAM). The rollout of this new information system, intended to modernize the processing of health insurance files, has resulted in widespread delays, leaving many policyholders … Read more

Gaspillage de médicaments en France : comment réduire les 517 millions d’euros jetés chaque année ?

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Unused medication waste remains a significant public health and economic challenge, with thousands of tons of pharmaceutical products discarded annually in France. Recent data from the French health insurance system, L’Assurance Maladie, indicates that while the volume of wasted medication has declined by 30% over a two-year period, the financial impact remains substantial, costing the … Read more

Updated IGRA Test Guidelines for Latent Tuberculosis in Immunocompromised Patients

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Berlin, Germany — Patients with weakened immune systems or those about to begin immunosuppressive treatments now face clearer guidance on how to assess their risk of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), thanks to updated recommendations from France’s Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS). The revised protocol, published in [June 2024](https://www.has-sante.fr/upload/docs/application/pdf/2024-06/avis_igra_2024.pdf) and effective immediately, expands the use of … Read more

Assurance Maladie Email Update: New Design to Fight Fraud

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The French national health insurance system, Assurance Maladie, is preparing to roll out a visual refresh of its email communications starting in April 2024. This change isn’t about aesthetics alone; it’s a proactive measure to combat the increasingly sophisticated wave of phishing scams targeting policyholders. As fraudsters become more adept at mimicking official communications, Assurance … Read more

Long-Acting HIV Prevention: Injectable Treatment Approved in France

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Paris – A new era in HIV prevention is dawning in France with the arrival of cabotegravir, an injectable long-acting preventative treatment. Approved via a government decree on February 26, 2026, this medication offers a significant advancement over existing daily oral PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) options, particularly for individuals who struggle with adherence to a pill-based … Read more

Nantes, centre névralgique de la prothèse bionique en France

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Revolutionary Prosthetic Surgery Now ⁢More Accessible in France thanks to National Health Coverage A groundbreaking surgery offering hope⁢ to‍ amputees and‍ sufferers of phantom limb ⁤pain is becoming more widely available in France, ⁣thanks to recent changes in national health coverage. The‍ procedure, involving a highly⁢ advanced prosthetic controlled by the patient’s thoughts, previously cost … Read more