[Transparency and anticorruption]. / Transparenz und Antikorruption.

ABSTRACT

Transparency in healthcare has been demanded and promoted for years. The aim of such transparency is disclosure of relationships and interests, so that patients can draw their own conclusions regarding the economic relations of their treating physician. Furthermore, transparency measures aim to prevent illegitimate payments. Overall, transparency should keep healthcare free from non-medical considerations, which may stand in contrast to the patient's wellbeing. Part of this strategy is the legislation aimed at fighting corruption in healthcare passed 13 April 2016, the so-called Anticorruption Act.