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Deggendorf Clinic: Investigation into infidelity – care remains assured!
Investigations against the Donau-Isar Clinic in Deggendorf for breach of trust; medical care remains guaranteed.
Deggendorf Clinic: Investigation into infidelity – care remains assured!
In Deggendorf, a raid on the Donau-Isar Clinic (DIK) is currently causing a stir. The Landshut public prosecutor's office carried out searches in the clinics as well as in a private house and a law firm. The background to the investigation is suspicion of breach of trust, withholding of wages and insolvency offenses that affect a specific person. But the DIK's liabilities are not part of this investigation. As the PNP reported, patients and employees as well as the hospital's owners can rest assured: medical and nursing care at all DIK locations remains fully guaranteed.
The board of directors has confirmed the future viability of the joint municipal company under the future board member Amelie Becher. Becher, who will be in her new position from January 1, 2024, has already taken over the business. Employees were comprehensively informed about the situation, particularly at staff meetings. The board around Dr. After the raid, Inge Wolff temporarily suspended the business, although this does not represent a final legal assessment, as is the case South Germans noted.
Financial challenges and outlook
The hospital's financial situation is anything but rosy. The sponsors – the districts of Deggendorf and Dingolfing-Landau – recently had to make additional contributions to compensate for deficits. While the forecasts for 2025 show an improvement, the existing liabilities result from extensive construction projects aimed at improving patient care.
In the context of the nationwide discussion about hospital financing, it is clear that many clinics, including the DIK, are facing major challenges. A report from German lawyer review describes that investment financing by the federal states has been inadequate for years and that ongoing operating costs are barely sustainable due to rising personnel and material costs. Demands for reforms have become loud, and a key issues paper has formulated clear goals: Urgent measures must be taken to improve the quality of treatment and reduce bureaucracy.
The debate about possible restructuring measures within the hospital landscape is now becoming increasingly urgent. Bankruptcy proceedings could represent a last resort for some houses to enable restructuring. It is crucial that the managing directors recognize the current economic situation and the associated risks and act in a timely manner. A circumstance that is often not sufficiently taken into account, especially in the hospital sector.
In the case of the Donau-Isar Clinic, the presumption of innocence applies and the investigation is still at an early stage. Nevertheless, it is important for everyone involved that basic medical care continues to function smoothly and that the trust of the population is not undermined.