Florian Pletz is now heading the Rottal-Inn clinics: future in view!

Florian Pletz is now heading the Rottal-Inn clinics: future in view!

A fresh wind blows through the Rottal-Inn clinics: since the beginning of the month, Florian Pletz has not only been part of the board, but has also been appointed sole representative board. Together with his colleague Robert Koch, who took over his post from Bernd Hirtreiter, Pletz takes responsibility for the three locations of the clinics in Eggenfelden, Pfarrkirchen and Simbach. Packer brings a sound experience in the management of hospitals and medical care centers, among other things, he was previously manager and authorized officer at the “Passau Health facilities” and has studied in the field of health management, such as kma-online.de reported.

One of the focus of Pühler will be to tackle the challenges of the currently running hospital reform. This reform aims to secure medical care in rural areas, a topic that is not only a matter of the heart but also Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach. Lauterbach emphasizes that the economic stability of rural hospitals is of essential importance, especially when the costs in the hospital sector, which has already reached unprecedented heights in Germany, as to Kommunal.de is.

strategic orientation for the future

The district administrator and chairman of the board of directors Michael Fahmüller emphasizes how important the coming years are for the future orientation of the Rottal-Inn clinics. Packer itself is optimistic and convinced that the three locations are well positioned in order to meet the upcoming changes. The reform is also in a larger context: Around 30 percent of hospital beds in Germany are currently empty. Without reforms, many institutions threaten deficits that will be difficult to fix.

The hospital reform also ensures basic care at the place of residence, while more complex interventions in specialized clinics should take place. Lauterbach makes it clear that longer travel routes do not necessarily have to lead to longer waiting times. However, the need to increase the number of medical study places is also seen in order to counteract future a shortage of doctors by 2030, forecast of up to 140,000 age -related doctors.

Together use the opportunities

Pletz had long had the opportunity to work on the changes in the healthcare system and promise his upcoming tasks to offer interesting challenges. With a clear focus on a sustainable strategy, which is tailored to the special needs of the rural population, Stop will surely need a good hand to master the upcoming tasks.