Overview

• Regiokliniken are set to combine ambulatory and stationary care to address 'everyday emergencies' and improve rural healthcare access starting in 2027.
• These facilities aim to integrate diverse medical and therapeutic professionals for holistic, individualized patient care.
• Federal government delays in finalizing legal frameworks and funding leave critical details, such as the number and location of Regiokliniken, undecided.
• Health Minister Clemens Hoch emphasizes that the reform seeks to stabilize hospital finances, promote specialization, and ensure comprehensive care in rural areas.
• Final decisions on hospital reform implementation in Rheinland-Pfalz will depend on the new state government elected in 2026.