The city of Magdeburg experiences a significant increase in youth unemployment. - The ministry anticipates significant financial setbacks at the university hospital.
The Science Ministry in Saxony-Anhalt anticipates the University Hospital in Magdeburg finishing the previous year with a deficit worth millions in the double-digit range. A ministry representative discussed this on Tuesday, adding that the annual report is being finalized at the moment. The "Mitteldeutsche Zeitung" first mentioned this.
In April, the state government made the decision to construct a new central facility at the University Hospital in Magdeburg. The projected cost for this project is approximately one billion euros. Following backlash over the plans from the ruling CDU and FDP factions in the coalition, Finance Minister Michael Richter defended the planned construction most recently, stating that it's unavoidable. "We can't keep things up with smaller construction projects; that won't work anymore," said Richter.
The Science Ministry also highlighted that the state government's decision to erect a central hospital building would provide significant levers for enhancing the University Hospital Magdeburg's financial situation within a medium to long-term time frame, reducing expenses, and aiding in efficient hospital management.
The University Hospital Magdeburg had a financial deficit of roughly 47 million euros in 2021, with 46 million euros in 2022. The University Hospital Halle, on the other hand, wrapped up the business year 2023 with a shortfall of 16.8 million euros.
Several hospitals are now facing financial challenges. They lament that their expenses are increasing at a significantly higher rate than the reimbursement they receive from health insurance companies for patient care. Adding to their woes, the number of patients has decreased when compared to pre-COVID-19 figures.
