Related Experiment Videos
The hospital financing system in Germany
1University of Augsburg, Germany.
Summary
German health spending is rising, particularly in hospitals. This paper examines the Legal Reform Act
Area of Science:
- Health Economics
- Healthcare Policy
- Hospital Management
Background:
- Rising healthcare expenditure in Germany, mirroring other Western nations.
- Significant cost increases observed specifically within the hospital sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the legislative response to escalating German health expenditure.
- To summarize the impact of the Legal Reform Act on hospital financing.
Main Methods:
- Review of the German Legal Reform Act and its implications.
- Analysis of the new differentiated hospital benefit system introduced post-transitional period.
- Examination of payment system components and combination possibilities.
Main Results:
- Implementation of a new, differentiated hospital benefit system from 1996.
- Detailed description of the system's components and payment modalities.
- Exploration of potential combinations within the new payment structures.
Conclusions:
- The Legal Reform Act introduced significant changes to hospital financing in Germany.
- The new differentiated benefit system aims to manage rising health costs.
- Understanding the system's components is crucial for hospital financial planning.