German Hospital Payment Reform ‘Revolution’ On Track For January 2024

The major reform of Germany’s DRG payment system moved to the next stage after a federal-state working group delivered a key points document on 10 July. January 2024 remains the effective date for the system overhaul, which the government says meets health care budgetary and quality needs.

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Another significant milestone in Germany’s rapid journey towards a new system of healthcare delivery financing was reached this week when health minister Karl Lauterbach released an agreed document setting out the key points of the reform.

The 15-page cornerstones document was the product of joint talks between the federal ministry of health (BMG) and the 16 federal states. It was released during a press event...

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