Brandenburg Hospital Reform to Reshape Healthcare Delivery

Health Minister Britta Müller emphasizes the need for restructuring to ensure sustainable care, with longer patient travel times anticipated for some treatments.

Brandenburg's Health Minister Britta Müller supports the federal hospital reform, aiming to address financial strain and staff shortages in hospitals.
The reform will concentrate complex treatments in specialized centers, while maintaining basic and emergency care across the region.
Patients may face longer travel times for planned treatments, but emergency care for conditions like heart attacks and strokes will remain accessible.
The reform promotes a shift toward more outpatient care, requiring investments in ambulatory services and collaboration between hospitals and regional healthcare providers.
Critics highlight concerns over potential service reductions and stress the need for sufficient funding and workforce training to implement the changes effectively.