German insurer TK reports 14% surge in suspected medical malpractice cases for 2025
Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) has reported a sharp rise in suspected medical malpractice cases for 2025. The insurer recorded 7,540 incidents, marking a 14% increase from the previous year. CEO Jens Baas is now pushing for stronger accountability measures across the healthcare sector. The latest figures reveal that surgical procedures topped the list, making up 29% of all reported suspicions. Dentistry and orthodontics followed at 17%, while obstetrics and gynaecology accounted for 11%. Combined, these three specialties represented over half of the total cases filed.
TK also highlighted that roughly one in three substantiated cases resulted in formal proceedings. Despite this, the organisation warned that many incidents likely go unreported. Baas stressed the need for a more transparent system, proposing a centralised reporting platform and mandatory reporting requirements in all healthcare facilities. The 2025 data underscores a growing concern over medical errors and their reporting. With a 14% rise in cases, TK is urging systemic changes to improve detection and accountability. The call for mandatory reporting and a centralised system aims to address the issue more effectively.
