Health treatment - State CDU pushes for separate hospital reform within the state.
The CDU wants hospitals to be ranked in three levels: basic, specialized, and maximum care. According to them, Lauterbach's strategies might result in a decline in healthcare services on the land. One element of the Federal Health Minister's plans is to categorize hospitals into distinct "service groups". These groups should better define clinic treatments and establish minimum requirements.
"The federal government should offer appropriate funding, as stipulated by law, to ensure medical attention," Lechner stated. The state government should develop a backup plan, according to the Christian Democrats. "Based on the current assessments, we can plan our approach and then verify if it aligns with the ultimate federal legislation, making it implementable," Lechner said. He referred to the commission's findings, which were set up by the state parliament for hospital reform.
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The proposed hospital reform in Lower Saxony, led by the CDU, includes Lauterbach's federal government strategies as one of its considerations. Hanover, the state capital, could be significantly impacted by these changes, as hospitals in the region might see alterations in their service levels. Karl Lauterbach, the Federal Health Minister, is not directly involved in the state-level CDU's hospital reform plans, but his strategies are being taken into account. The CDU in Hanover is advocating for the state government to secure sufficient funding from the federal government, as required by law, for healthcare services. The SPD, being a key political party in Lower Saxony, might also have a role to play in the approval and implementation of the hospital reform proposals, as they are involved in the state's power structure.
