Généralisation obligatoire du tiers payant

This French bill proposes making 'tiers payant' (third-party payment) mandatory. Under this system, patients do not pay healthcare costs upfront. The health insurer pays the provider directly, and the patient pays only any share not covered. The bill, based on its title, would require this method of payment to be generalised across healthcare providers. Patients using French healthcare services would be directly affected, as they would avoid paying costs at the point of care. Doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, along with health insurance funds, would also see changes to how they handle payments. This summary is based on metadata only and not the full bill text.