Gesetz zur wirtschaftlichen Sicherung der Krankenhäuser und zur Regelung der Krankenhauspflegesätze (Krankenhausfinanzierungsgesetz - KHG) (Law on the financial resources for hospitals)
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Germany
10 April 1991
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Government of Germany
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Zweck dieses Gesetzes ist die wirtschaftliche Sicherung der Krankenhäuser, um eine qualitativ hochwertige, patienten- und bedarfsgerechte Versorgung der Bevölkerung mit leistungsfähigen, qualitativ hochwertig und eigenverantwortlich wirtschaftenden Krankenhäusern zu gewährleisten und zu sozial tragbaren Pflegesätzen beizutragen. Das Gesetz wurde zueletzt am 19.12.2016 geändert.Purpose of this law is to ensure financial sustainability for hospitals in order for them to be self-sufficient and on the highest possible quality standards to guarantee high quality care that is patient and needs-oriented. The law was last updated on 19/12/2016.
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