The savings package planned by the Federal Ministry of Health in the healthcare sector would deprive hospitals in Saxony of millions of euros, according to estimates by their umbrella organization. In 2027 alone, the Saxony Hospital Association estimates that hospitals will be missing out on around 409 million euros. This would have a significant impact on the future provision of medical care, warned the chairwoman of the association. There is a threat of service restrictions, waiting lists for patient treatment and staff reductions.
The clinics are already struggling with a widening funding gap in personnel costs, as tariff-related additional costs are not fully covered by the health insurance companies. From the association's point of view, the savings plans also come at an inopportune time because the clinics are preparing intensively for the hospital structure reform.
