Lauterbach: Clinic reform is coming - Clinic Atlas from May 1st. Six billion euros in liquidity support should be introduced with the Transparency Act.
In the short term, billions in aid are intended to avert a wave of insolvencies among hospitals that are under severe financial pressure. “There are currently 120 hospitals before or in bankruptcy proceedings,” said Lauter Bach. According to the Federal Statistical Office, there were still 1,893 hospitals in Germany in 2022.