Controversy over healing beads

The demand to ban homeopathy on cash costs, has sparked fierce controversy. Health Minister Philipp Rösler has taken the side of the natural healing process.

Federal Health Minister Philipp Rösler (FDP) wants health insurance companies continue to homeopathic treatments. “Basically, nothing speaks against election rates, even with homeopathy,” he told the “Passauer Neue Presse”. “If a health insurance company is taking this route, it can and should you not be denied.” The minister added, however: “It is crucial that the public will not be charged.” The minister speaks out in this context for election rates, which would bring more competition . However, we will review the selection rates overall. Read more »