Austerity Risks German Hospital Closures

The German Hospital Federation has warned that government austerity plans will lead to significant financial losses and the closure of many hospitals, with an expected 8% decline in revenue by 2027 and a 49% increase in the risk of insolvency among hospitals by 2030. Additionally, hospitals are expected to have to cut 10% of their jobs if the proposed measures are implemented, despite the federation's support for sector reform goals that include increasing specialization and consolidating smaller hospitals.

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