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Hospitals caught between patient welfare and economic viability: what role does transparency play?

German hospitals are faced with a dilemma: they are expected to provide medical care and at the same time work economically. However, many hospitals are unable to cover their costs, which increases the pressure on chief physicians. In addition to medical success, their performance is increasingly measured against financial targets such as budget compliance, occupancy rates and cost reduction - requirements that are often at odds with their medical self-image, which is centred on healing patients. The performance measurement systems frequently used by hospital management are therefore often viewed critically by doctors. read more …