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New plan for hospitals

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There is a fight about health in Austria. Two big groups have a new plan. They are the union and the chamber of commerce. They want to limit the states. The social insurance should lead in the future.

From 2028 the social insurance pays for clinics. From 2039 it takes over all hospitals. Currently the states manage the hospitals. This plan wants to change that.

The central government should get more rights. It decides on closing hospital sites. The states can no longer stop this. This saves money and improves care.

There should be new centers for doctors. These centers help the hospitals. Patients go there for quick help. Politicians talk about this plan on Tuesday.

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Definitions

Social partners
These groups help workers and firms. In Austria these are the union and the chamber of commerce.
Social insurance
This is a mandatory insurance for all people. It pays for doctor visits and hospital stays.
Clinics
These are departments in a hospital. Patients get treatment there during the day. They do not sleep in the hospital.

People

Christian Stocker
Christian Stocker is a politician. He is from the party OVP. He leads important talks about reforms.

Locations

Austria
Austria is a country in the middle of Europe. It has 9 states.

Sources

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