Medical centers face challenges due to the ongoing pandemic. - The Left Party demands a growth strategy for health facilities within the region.
In the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament, the Left Party has urged the state government to develop a hospital plan straight away. They expressed concern about the future of certain clinics and called for complete transparency throughout the reform process. According to a motion set to be discussed in parliament next week, people need to know which hospitals will be prioritized for support.
Nicole Anger, the health policy spokesperson for the German Press Agency, stressed the instability and uncertainty regarding the current state of the hospital landscape. She said the government can no longer watch as hospitals shut down and healthcare services are reduced. Angry at the "policy of constant silence" from Health Minister Petra Grimm-Benne (SPD), she exclaimed, "This can't go on in rural Saxony-Anhalt!", referring to the loss of hospitals in Genthin and Havelberg.
Currently, many hospitals face financial strains. They argue that their costs are spiraling up much faster than the payments from health insurance companies for treating patients. The death toll of the Corona pandemic has also led to a decline in patient numbers, adding to the challenges these institutions face.
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The Left Party in Saxony-Anhalt's parliament strongly advocates for a growth strategy in health facilities, focusing on hospitals. This strategy aims to alleviate concerns about the future of certain clinics and ensure transparency during reforms. The state government is anticipated to discuss a motion regarding hospital support in parliament next week.
The current financial situation of hospitals in Saxony-Anhalt is challenging, with costs escalating faster than payments from health insurance companies for patient treatment. The Corona pandemic's death toll has also contributed to a decline in patient numbers, further exacerbating these issues.
In light of these challenges, the Left Party criticizes the Limited Silence policy of State Health Minister Petra Grimm-Benne (SPD), citing the recent hospital closures in Genthin and Havelberg as a significant concern for rural areas.
Future hospital plans should ensure that Saxony-Anhalt's citizens have access to quality health care within their region's hospitals, as hospitals provide essential services that directly impact the overall health and well-being of the community.
