Federal Cabinet to Discuss Major Changes to Lauterbach's Hospital Reform
The federal cabinet is set to discuss significant changes to Lauterbach's hospital reform on this Wednesday. The proposed alterations align with the agreement reached in the federal coalition contract and have been endorsed by the health ministers' conference.
The federal states have collectively agreed that the draft bill, known as the Hospital Reform Adaptation Act (KHAG), should include sensible exceptions. This is to ensure that comprehensive and high-quality hospital care is maintained across the country.
The KHAG, authored by Prof. Dr. med. Reinhard Busse, is expected to be a key topic of discussion. While the exact date of the federal cabinet's deliberation is not specified, it is known to be scheduled for this Wednesday. The ministers are calling for more freedom in allocating performance groups, particularly to secure hospital care in rural areas.
NRW Health Minister Karl-Josef Laumann (CDU) has urged the federal government to adopt the amendment plans proposed by Federal Minister Nina Warken (CDU).
The federal cabinet's discussion on this Wednesday will focus on the Hospital Reform Adjustment Act (KHAG) and the need for more flexibility in allocating performance groups. The aim is to maintain high-quality hospital care, especially in rural areas, as per the agreed-upon reforms.
