Access & coverage
Statutory sickness funds
Statutory sickness funds (or private for some); dual system
Treatment
- Antivirals for hepatitis; banding / TIPS for portal hypertension
- Endoscopy; transplant evaluation in end-stage disease
- Oncology pathways for GI cancers
Prevention
- Alcohol policy; viral hepatitis vaccination / treatment
- H. pylori test-and-treat strategies where stomach cancer risk is high
- Metabolic health to lower NAFLD progression
Lifestyle
- Alcohol limits; weight loss for fatty liver
- Avoid unnecessary NSAIDs; smoking cessation
- Diet patterns that support liver metabolic health
What stands out here
Same broad digestive toolkit as peers — differences are coverage rules, wait times, prices, and follow-through.
vs master: -0.0 percentage points vs Top 20 average share.