Fight for the Eifel Clinic: This is how medical care should be saved!

Fight for the Eifel Clinic: This is how medical care should be saved!

In the district of Mayen-Koblenz, the topic of hospital reform and medical care is largely ignored. As Blick Aktuell , there were hardly any discussions about these urgent topics in the past Bundestag election campaign. At the same time, a fundamental decision was made to invest in the infrastructure in need of renovation, which also includes the health system.

The situation in the healthcare system is serious. The bankruptcies are increasing in the area of ​​inpatient care, which drives clinic death. In rural regions, such as found in Rhineland-Palatinate, inpatient medical care is increasingly endangered. It is an alarm sign that makes the district parliamentary group of free voters Mayen-Mittelrhein-Mosel (FWM3) and the left to request measures against the insolvency risks in the transition phase.

political measures and demands

The political groups also support the demand of the Landes-CDU for a hospital fund that should contribute to providing the urgently needed funds. A central concern of the FWM3 and the left is a comprehensive stationary supply across Rhineland-Palatinate, especially in rural areas. In the special case of the Mayen-Koblenz district, it is required to maintain and expand the range of services of the Elisabeth Hospital in Mayen. A well-equipped Eifel clinic is considered essential to ensure basic medical and regular care close to home.

Blick currently emphasizes that the political groups are striving for a rapid political implementation of this general interest. The need for adequate health infrastructures is becoming more and more obvious because the challenges for medical care are increasing.

the hospital reform at a glance

Another aspect of the current negotiations is the introduction of a new financing system for hospitals, which includes the so -called reservoir. These financial resources are paid out to hospitals, regardless of their services provided, as long as they have offer and structures ready. According to information from the Federal Ministry of Health 60% of the previous case flat rates are secured via this proportion of reservations, while 40% must be generated by actually provided by actually provided treatment cases. Only hospitals that meet quality criteria receive these funds.

The reform also provides for a complete refinancing of care in hospitals, whereby personnel costs are financed according to the self -cost recovery principle. Additional surcharges are provided for various medical departments, including pediatrics, obstetrics and emergency care.

The changes in the clinic area and the challenges in medical care make it clear that immediate measures are necessary. While the political discussion in the Mayen-Koblenz district begins, it will be crucial to take the right steps to ensure health care sustainably.