The data basis was provided in particular by the performance data of the Saarland hospitals (data in accordance with Section 21 KHEntgG) for 2023, which was supplemented by surveys of the hospitals on the fulfillment of the quality criteria of the service groups, declarations of intent on the future provision of service groups and on other existing and planned structures at the sites. A survey of experts in Saarland was also carried out to develop the performance forecast up to 2035. Data from the MASFG, publicly accessible data (e.g. Destatis) and current legal framework conditions (e.g. AOP catalog, hybrid DRG) were also included in the analyses.
The report includes the analysis and evaluation of the status quo as well as the retrospective development of hospital care in the full and partial inpatient sector. A new and relevant part of the report is the analysis of the possible effects of the hospital reform (e.g. service groups, quality specifications).
The preparatory report for the creation of a new hospital plan for Saarland can be found at the following link.