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2024 01 Oct
The Federal Statistical Office released the orientation value for hospitals for 2024 yesterday. "This value, which is meant to reflect the average percentage development of hospital costs, is set by the office at 4.24 percent, or 4.12 percent when nursing costs are excluded. This value is below the rate of 4.41 percent published two weeks ago....Read more
2024 01 Oct
The Federal Statistical Office released the orientation value for hospitals for 2024 yesterday. "This value, which is meant to reflect the average percentage development of hospital costs, is set by the office at 4.24 percent, or 4.12 percent when nursing costs are excluded. This value is below the rate of 4.41 percent published two weeks ago....Read more
2024 20 Sep
Like many other associations, the VKD was surprised by the BMG's current statement on the federal states' proposals for the KHVVG. Despite many reservations, the federal states and hospitals wanted the hospital reform to succeed. In July, they therefore drafted extensive compromise proposals and waited a long time for a response from the Federal...Read more
2024 11 Sep
Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach reiterates willingness for dialogue at the Hospital Summit – "We take every suggestion and criticism seriously" Berlin/Bad Saarow, 11 September 2024. No major surprises, but a few concessions and the promise to seek dialogue with all parties involved regarding the hospital reform. "It’s this latter...Read more