The government official in charge of a specific department - Care reform should not be delayed, says Schweitzer.
As the number of care recipients is expected to swell significantly, the Social Minister of Rhineland-Palatinate, Alexander Schweitzer (SPD), believes a major shift in the way care is provided is necessary and urgent. In an interview with the German Press Agency in Mainz, Schweitzer said, "As baby boomers retire, it's crucial for everyone to understand that the time for a fundamental transformation of care has run out."
This issue is linked to generations and must become a key focus for the next federal government, he insisted. However, the current administration should also use the remaining period in office to lay the groundwork for a better direction.
To ensure enough qualified professionals are available, Schweitzer suggested that more attention be paid to home care services. He also called for collaboration with states and care providers to achieve this goal. Moreover, he emphasized the importance of transforming the current health insurance into a comprehensive care insurance to ensure long-term financing for care.
Recently, Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) warned about an alarming spike in the number of people needing care. Despite his concerns, he conceded there was little hope for a care reform in the present legislative session due to conflicting opinions among the coalition partners.
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- In light of the increasing number of people in need of long-term care, the Federal Government should consider implementing long-term care insurance as part of its health care reform.2.Alexander Schweitzer, the Social Minister of Rhineland-Palatinate, has urged the SPD to prioritize care reform in their upcoming negotiations with the Federal Government.3.In an effort to address the growing demand for care services, Schweitzer proposes investing in home care services and collaborating with states and care providers.4.The current administration, according to Schweitzer, should also take steps to transition the existing health insurance into a comprehensive care insurance to ensure long-term financing.5.Despite concerns from Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) about the rising number of people requiring care, a care reform may not be feasible in the current legislative session due to political disagreements within the coalition partners.
(Note: Rheinland-Palatinate and Mainz are mentioned but not used in further sentences as they are already mentioned in the original text)
Source: www.stern.de
