Stricter guidelines for hospital operations
In a significant move, Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has introduced new rules for hospitals in Germany. These regulations aim to improve the quality of specialised surgeries by requiring hospitals to perform specific procedures in designated areas.
Under the new rules, heart surgeries will be performed in one hospital, while knee surgeries will be done in another. This division is expected to allow doctors specialising in specific surgeries to focus their expertise, potentially leading to better outcomes for patients.
Hospitals will now receive funding based on certain criteria. They must possess sufficient doctors and nurses, and expensive equipment to qualify for the funding. The funding is intended to help hospitals pay more doctors and nurses, thereby attracting and retaining skilled professionals in the healthcare sector.
However, not everyone is in agreement with these new rules. Many people, including patient organisations and doctors, have expressed their opposition. Smaller hospitals may struggle to comply with the new rules, potentially leading to their closure.
The members of the Bundestag, the German federal parliament, will have to decide on these new rules. Stephan Pilsinger, a Bundestag member from the CSU, who generally backs the hospital reform, is the current candidate who supports these regulations. He calls for adjustments to preserve quality specialist clinics.
It's important to note that Ministers and Ministers are members of the government in charge of specific topics, like education, environment, social affairs, or foreign policy. Minister Lauterbach, as a Minister responsible for health-related topics, has the authority to introduce such regulations.
Before these new rules, hospitals received funding for each patient they treated. This system is now changing, reflecting a shift towards a more specialised approach in the healthcare sector.
As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how these new regulations will impact the German healthcare system and the patients it serves.
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