Fears of Aalen's clinic future: Where with patient care?

Fears of Aalen's clinic future: Where with patient care?

In the Ostalbkreis, fundamental changes in the hospital structure are imminent, in particular with the planned new building of the regional supplier in Essingen. As Schwaebische-post.de Central Clinic is expected to go into operation in 2035. An investment is currently being made in the Ostalb Clinic in order to bridge the transition phase until the new clinic is completed. However, Aalen's mayor Brütting and a large part of the local council express concerns about medical care during this transition period.

Current investments in Aalen, for example 22 million euros for the expansion of the central OPS, are considered to be less sustainable by the critics. There are also worries that the construction costs for the new regional supplier from originally estimated 606 million euros could increase to up to 785 million euros. These uncertainties raise questions about the financing, since there has been no plan B yet if the financial resources cannot be provided.

transitional measures and security of supply

Christoph Rieß, CEO of the Ostalb Clinics, informed the municipal council about the planning status of the clinic project. The emergency care in the coming years is mainly ensured in Ellwangen by a 24/7 emergency recording, which will be more restricted in terms of the cared for clinical pictures.

financing and support

The regional supplier is financed through the district levy, which has increased in order to compensate for the financial deficits of the clinics. In the 2025 district budget, 4.5 million euros are already planned for planning and reports. From additional funds provided by the federal government, up to 50 billion euros should be available for structural reforms in the clinic landscape, while Baden-Württemberg provides another 600 million euros for clinic projects.

The district council of the Ostalbkreis has confirmed that these measures are part of a more comprehensive health care process. It is important not only to find short -term solutions. Instead, a high -quality, nationwide and needs -based hospital care is to be worked with. Critics fear that only 88% of the population in the Ostalbkreis will be adequately cared for, whereby the new regional supplier in Essingen gives it to be available for 88% in 30 minutes.

In the municipal council meeting, OB Brütting announced that as soon as the cost analysis for the regional supplier is available, the possibility of a combination solution should be discussed again. Citizens say that the Ostalb Clinic should not be saved broken, which underlines the need to make clearer statements and underlines transparent processes.

The challenges that arise from the shortage of skilled workers, increasing minimum quantities and growing demands on medical care require a sustainable concept that also takes into account the values ​​and needs of the citizens. Citizen participation is considered essential to actively shape the process and ensure the highest medical standard.

The improvement of hospital care in the Ostalb district remains a central topic that is discussed intensively on both political and social level. The coming years will be crucial for the implementation and acceptance of the desired changes in healthcare.