Are too many people in Hesse calling in sick?:
The Chancellor criticizes the sickness rate in the country. A health insurance company has examined the figures ...
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Are too many people in Hesse calling in sick?: The Chancellor criticizes the sickness rate in the state. A health insurance company has examined the figures ...
mittelhessen.de/lokales/hessen/melden-sich-hessen-zu-viel-krank-5352136
Melden sich Hessen zu viel krank?: Der Bundeskanzler kritisiert den Krankenstand im Land. Eine Krankenkasse hat sich die Zahlen angeschaut. Und macht Vorschläge ...
main-spitze.de/lokales/hessen/melden-sich-hessen-zu-viel-krank-5351250
Are too many people in Hesse calling in sick?: The Chancellor criticizes the sickness absence rate in the state. A health insurance company has examined the ...
echo-online.de/lokales/hessen/melden-sich-hessen-zu-viel-krank-5352136
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Key FactsControversy Surrounding Phone-Based Sick Notes
Jan 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Health Minister Warken backs Chancellor Merz in reviewing the phone-based sick note policy.
- Physicians highlight that phone sick notes mostly cover colds and help reduce patient appointments.
- State Health Minister Lucha argues aging and mental health issues are key factors in longer sick leaves.
- Health insurer data indicate phone sick notes represent a minor fraction and average sick days are projected to decline in 2025.
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