kassenärztlich
Translation
statutory health insurance, affiliated with a statutory health insurance fund, panel doctor's
Examples
Die kassenärztliche Versorgung ist in Deutschland gut.
The statutory health insurance coverage in Germany is good.
Er hat eine kassenärztliche Zulassung.
He has a license to treat statutory health insurance patients.
Grammar Patterns
((kassenärztlich)) + ((Noun)) used as an adjective before a noun Der kassenärztliche Notdienst ist immer erreichbar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gesetzlich versichert (publicly insured); Antonyms: privatärztlich (private practice)
Etymology
From 'Kasse' (here: health insurance fund) + 'ärztlich' (medical). Literally 'of the health insurance fund's doctor'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Kasse' as the public health fund's 'cash box' that pays the 'Arzt' (doctor).