Weller leaves BMG: Is the big reform of hospital policy now?

Weller leaves BMG: Is the big reform of hospital policy now?

Lauterbach, Deutschland - The Federal Ministry of Health currently has some changes and a clear direction to reform. Michael Weller, the head of "health care and health insurance", will resign at the end of this month. His farewell indicates possible changes in hospital policy, as reports [tixio.de] (https://www.tixio.de/868573- Department Head of the Head of Weller-verlaesst- Bundesgesundheit.html). Weller was instrumental in the controversial hospital reform of his predecessor Karl Lauterbach (SPD) and had the responsible role in fundamental issues on statutory health insurance. Now the ministry is faced with the challenge of finding a suitable succession plan.

What comes to Weller? The new Minister of Health Nina Warken (CDU), which has just been introduced to her office, is already planning to initiate the first reforms. Your office is working on a reorganization of the clinics and on comprehensive reforms in statutory health and long-term care insurance. These are to be presented in the cabinet after the summer break, reports pharmacy-umschau.de.

reform plans and challenges

In the coalition agreement, important points are recorded, which also strive for better cooperation between the federal states and the federal government. The minister has announced that countries should be included in the reform process in good time. This is to be supported by a Health Ministers' Conference that will take place next week. Critics from the federal states have already expressed objections to reforms that were decided by the previous traffic light coalition.

A reform commission for nursing will start work before the summer break, probably in mid -July. This is intended to develop proposals for the financial stabilization of long -term care insurance, which are of great relevance for many citizens. The challenges in nursing, especially due to demographic change, should not be underestimated. The health expenditure in Germany is around 497 billion euros, which corresponds to about 13% of the gross domestic product. The German health system is built on a solid foundation, with around 83 million insured persons, over 1,900 hospitals and more than 160,000 outpatient doctors Statista.com.

A look into the future

Warken has made it clear that she wants to do everything she can to avoid new contributions for insured persons and companies. Instead, the aim is to provide more financial resources from the federal budget at short notice. A grant of 14.5 billion euros per year is sought. The federal government is facing an important phase that brings both challenges and opportunities.

The upcoming reforms are crucial for the future of our health system. Citizens can be excited to see which steps are taken to adapt the system to both the current and future needs. After all, a well -functioning health system is essential for everyone.