PULSUS – Your voice for a free and socially responsible Swiss healthcare system

PULSUS – Because health deserves more than silent approval

We are physicians, healthcare professionals, and committed individuals who share a common belief: the healthcare system needs a critical, independent voice – and since 1993, PULSUS has been exactly that. Free from party politics but full of dedication, we advocate for a form of medicine that puts people at the centre. In 2012, we launched and won the referendum against the “Managed Care” revision of the Swiss Health Insurance Act (KVG). Why? Because we are convinced that healthcare must not be governed by economic interests or state control. We fight for:

• a modern TARDOC that reflects the reality of medical work
• fair outpatient flat rates that do not burden patients or providers
• true care coordination – based on collaboration, not control
• full transparency in health policy, which requires trust and openness

PULSUS informs, engages, and takes a stand – in the media, in politics, and at the ballot box. And we clearly say: no to outpatient flat rates if they open the door to centrally controlled care models that endanger freedom and quality. We speak up when others stay silent. For a healthcare system with backbone, foresight, and humanity.

Together for a free and human-centered healthcare system

PULSUS is passionately committed to preserving and advancing a free, independent, and socially responsible Swiss healthcare system. We stand for a medicine that focuses on people – not on bureaucracy or profit.

Our strength lies in our members: dedicated individuals from within and beyond the healthcare sector who raise their voices, contribute ideas, and advise our board on how this vital system can be ethically, politically, and financially sustained. Both individuals and organizations are welcome to join PULSUS. Membership is possible at any time – just fill out the membership form. And if you’d prefer a personal conversation beforehand: we would be happy to speak with you directly.

Thank you for your interest – we look forward to meeting you. Because only together can we keep our healthcare system truly human.

Inform. Contextualize. Take a stand.

PULSUS addresses current and relevant issues in health policy and places them in a clear, understandable context. We regularly publish our assessments and positions on LinkedIn and on our website – with transparency, clarity, and commitment.

In addition, we publish position papers on key developments in the healthcare system and send important updates and new information directly to our members – concise, up-to-date, and relevant to practice.

Commitment needs support – both idealistic and financial

PULSUS thrives on the active involvement and solidarity of its members. Our board members work on a voluntary basis with great personal dedication – out of conviction and without compensation. To continue raising our independent voice effectively in health policy, we depend on broad and reliable support. In addition to the personal commitment of our members, membership fees, donations, and contributions from sponsors and patrons are essential. They enable us to produce well-founded position papers, actively shape health policy debates, and disseminate important information in a targeted way.

Every form of support – financial or content-related – helps ensure that PULSUS can continue to stand strong for a free, fair, and human-centered healthcare system.

Your voice matters – become part of PULSUS

PULSUS is passionately committed to preserving and advancing a free, independent, and socially responsible healthcare system in Switzerland. Our goal is a form of medicine that focuses on people – not on bureaucratic hurdles or purely economic interests. What gives us strength are our members: engaged professionals, practitioners, and supporters from the healthcare field – and beyond – people who think critically, help shape the future, and raise their voices for a sustainable healthcare system.

Why your membership or support matters:

• You become part of a committed network that advocates actively and independently for a humane and fair healthcare system.
• You receive well-researched information on health policy developments – through our position papers, newsletters, and exclusive updates.
• You can participate, contribute your own ideas, and help shape the discourse on healthcare.
• You strengthen an independent voice that is not afraid to take a clear stance – in the media, in politics, and among professionals.

Become a member or supporter now and stand with us – for a healthcare system that keeps people at its heart.

PULSUS – For a healthcare system with substance, humanity, and a future

The Swiss healthcare system is at a turning point. Political decisions, economic pressure, and structural challenges are significantly impacting the delivery of care – especially in the outpatient sector. PULSUS is strongly committed to ensuring that quality, fairness, and humanity are not left behind.

Fair outpatient flat rates
We advocate for a billing system that reflects the actual effort and diversity of medical services – not for simplified flat-rate solutions that distort complex realities. Flat rates must not become a gateway for state-controlled or commercial care networks.
From TARMED to TARDOC – a modern tariff system at last
The outdated TARMED no longer reflects modern medical practice. We support the swift introduction of TARDOC – a transparent, nuanced system tailored to the needs of patients and healthcare providers.

Minute medicine – when there’s no time left to talk
Ever less time for conversation, counselling, and genuine human connection: the economization of everyday practice threatens the physician-patient relationship. We believe that medical quality means more than just recording services – it begins with listening.

Staff shortage – a growing threat to care delivery
Nursing, medical assistants, healthcare personnel: the shortage of professionals affects all sectors. PULSUS calls for targeted political measures to relieve and strengthen these professions – for a stable, sustainable healthcare system.

Health policy and its impact on daily practice
Whether new tariffs, legal reforms, or digital processes – many health policy decisions have direct and often burdensome consequences for day-to-day work in practices. PULSUS critically analyses these developments, informs reliably, and actively contributes to political discourse.

Our mission: Medical care that remains human. Politics that listens. And a system that serves people – not just statistics.

If official membership isn’t the right fit for you: individuals and organizations can also support PULSUS through sponsorship or as a patron. Your contribution helps us continue our commitment to a fair and future-oriented healthcare system and to drive positive change.

The digitalization of the Swiss healthcare system is a key priority to improve efficiency, quality, and patient safety.
A major step in this direction is the national DigiSanté program:
Digitalizing Switzerland’s healthcare system

The national program DigiSanté (2025–2034), initiated by the FOPH (Federal Office of Public Health) and FSO (Federal Statistical Office), aims to drive the digital transformation of Swiss healthcare. Although Switzerland has a high-performing healthcare system, there is a need to catch up in terms of digitalization – especially regarding interoperability between IT systems.

Key objectives of the program:

• Develop a modern digital infrastructure to enable secure exchange of health data.
• Improve coordination of digital initiatives to avoid duplication of efforts in the healthcare system.
• Create legal foundations and promote digital literacy among professionals and the general public.

Looking ahead: By 2034, DigiSanté aims to significantly improve efficiency, quality, and patient safety in healthcare. PULSUS supports this initiative with innovative digital solutions.