Secured Healthcare and Employment Amid DRK Insolvency
Mainz, Germany – The medical services and jobs at the five clinic locations affected by the recent insolvency of the DRK Trägergesellschaft Süd-West are secure, according to Health Minister Clemens Hoch.
"For each location, there is already more than one interested party after just one week," said the SPD politician following a roundtable discussion in Mainz.
The affected facilities include the specialist clinic for child and adolescent psychiatry in Bad Neuenahr, the internationally renowned pain center in Mainz, the Kamillus Klinik Asbach, as well as the day clinics in Bad Kreuznach and Worms.
Despite the insolvency, Hoch emphasized that there is no imminent danger in the coming months. He expressed confidence that "there is no danger at all and that we will find a good solution for each location."
"We all have a great interest in the continuity of these five locations," Hoch stressed. "We also believe that we can achieve this together, the local authorities and the state, hand in hand, even if the hospital market does not provide solutions."
The insolvency is not a result of a lack of financial resources at the hospitals, Hoch explained. Instead, the clinics are all self-sustaining. The insolvency process will provide the institutions with additional liquidity.
"These are all facilities that function well and are also important," Hoch said. "It is not only a matter of preserving what we have, but also of seizing the opportunity, particularly in light of the hospital reform, to create truly crisis-resistant structures."
In addition to Hoch, the roundtable discussion was attended by representatives of the affected cities and counties, the insolvency administrator, and the religious order that co-sponsors the institutions.
"We are leaving this meeting today strengthened, because we have a really positive prognosis for the continuation of all hospitals," said Achim Hallerbach (CDU), the county commissioner of the Neuwied district. "We just need a little time now. The insolvency administrator is in control."
Cornelia Weigand (Independent), the county commissioner of the Ahrweiler district, also expressed her optimism, praising the informative discussion and the positive outlook.
Additional Details
The DRK Trägergesellschaft Süd-West is a subsidiary of the German Red Cross. The insolvency affects approximately 1,500 employees and 600 beds across the five clinic locations.
The insolvency administrator, Christian Plappert, has been appointed to oversee the restructuring process. Plappert is an experienced insolvency administrator with a track record of successfully guiding companies through financial difficulties.
The insolvency process is expected to take several months. During this time, the clinics will continue to operate normally, and patients will continue to receive high-quality care.
The state government of Rhineland-Palatinate has expressed its commitment to supporting the affected clinics. The government is working closely with the insolvency administrator to ensure a smooth transition and the preservation of healthcare services in the region.
Outlook
The insolvency of the DRK Trägergesellschaft Süd-West is a significant challenge, but it also presents an opportunity for the affected clinics to restructure and strengthen their operations. With the support of the state government, the insolvency administrator, and the local communities, the clinics are well-positioned to emerge from this process with a secure future.
The outcome of the insolvency process will be closely monitored by healthcare stakeholders throughout Germany. The experience gained from this case will provide valuable insights for the ongoing reform of the German healthcare system.
