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Group 1 - The German healthcare insurance system is characterized by a dual structure, with statutory health insurance (GKV) covering nearly 90% of the population and private health insurance (PKV) accounting for about 10.4% as of 2023 [1][21][28] - GKV has 74.31 million insured individuals, while PKV has approximately 8.71 million, indicating a stable growth in both insurance types [1][28] - The GKV premium rate is generally 14.6% of the insured person's income, with additional contributions, while PKV premiums depend on coverage, age, and health status, providing personalized options for high-income groups [1][5][28] Group 2 - The German healthcare system has a clear division of medical services, with hospitals providing over 80% of inpatient services and outpatient services requiring appointments and referrals [2][5] - The healthcare expenditure in Germany has increased by 215% from 1992 to 2023, with drug costs rising by 202%, both outpacing GDP growth during the same period [2][5] - The self-payment cap for GKV participants is set at 2% of assessed income, and for chronic patients, it is 1%, indicating a low financial risk exposure for residents [2][5][28] Group 3 - The healthcare workforce in Germany is robust, with a doctor-to-population ratio of 4.53 per 1,000 people as of 2021, which is significantly higher than in many other countries [2][5] - Hospital employee costs accounted for approximately 60% of total hospital costs in 2022, reflecting the high labor costs in the healthcare sector [2][5] - The drug expenditure consistently represents about 16% of total healthcare costs, maintaining stability despite overall healthcare spending growth [2][5]