Trends and topics in everyday practice

Artificial intelligence can help in everyday practice, but there are clear rules when dealing with sensitive health data. In this article, find out why tools like ChatGPT cannot simply be fed with patient data, what risks exist and how they can be used responsibly.

From July 1, 2025, the new tariff structure for physiotherapy benefits in accident insurance (UV), military insurance (MV) and disability insurance (IV) comes into force. Find out what is changing for physiotherapists and patients here.

From February 2025, many therapists will have a new duty that has often been overlooked so far. Anyone who works independently in physiotherapy or occupational therapy now needs a cantonal professional permit. This applies not only to self-employed professionals, but also to salaried specialists. Here you can find out what is changing, who is affected and how to prepare yourself.

Since 2020, the GesbG has regulated osteopathy. From 2025, a permit based on a master's degree or a recognized diploma is required for independent work.

The physiotherapy industry's opposition to the Federal Council's tariff intervention led to success in 2024, the procedure was suspended and negotiations are given priority.

Transitional podiatry rate, with which podiatrists can bill patients with diabetes or a risk factor for diabetic foot syndrome via compulsory health insurance (OKP).

New registration of podiatry under the OKP compulsory health insurance

The abolition of the PDF invoice form for tariff 590 forces practices to digitally switch to professional, data protection-compliant software with direct insurer billing.

The new tariff 338 requires occupational therapy practices to bill accident, disability and military insurance benefits separately, which makes billing systems more complex and requires adjustments in everyday practice.

Achim Bierbaum describes how increasing regulations and digitalization are increasingly demanding practice administration and data protection in therapeutic practices and underlines the importance of flexible, user-friendly practice software that can support future developments in healthcare.