Germany passes hospital reform to cut facilities, improve care, and digitize processes, effective January 2025.

Germany's parliament has passed a major hospital reform aimed at reducing the number of hospitals, improving care standards, and digitalizing bureaucracy. The reform, set to take effect from January 2025, introduces a new reimbursement system that shifts focus from the number of procedures to a fixed amount for specific surgeries, intended to discourage unnecessary treatments. Critics say it fails to address rural doctor shortages and outpatient care needs. The reform is expected to be fully implemented by 2029.

November 22, 2024
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