Germany's Hospital Reform Begins Regional Planning in Brandenburg

The shift toward outpatient care and specialized centers aims to address financial deficits and staff shortages while maintaining emergency services.

Regional conferences in Brandenburg start on March 18, 2025, to plan the implementation of Germany's hospital reform, set to be finalized by 2027.
The reform focuses on transitioning from inpatient to outpatient care, with complex treatments concentrated in fewer hospitals to improve outcomes.
All hospital locations in Brandenburg will remain as healthcare centers, though some will transition to outpatient-focused facilities.
Critics highlight concerns about increased travel times for planned treatments and the need for robust outpatient infrastructure before reducing inpatient capacities.
The reform addresses systemic financial and staffing pressures, with four out of five hospitals in Brandenburg currently operating at a loss.