SloveniaPublic hospitals in Slovenia faced a financial shortfall of over 21 million euros in the first half of the year, according to Health Minister Tadej Ostrc. Eleven hospitals, including both university clinical centers and URI Soča, reported deficits and were required to submit action plans for corrective measures. Hospital administrators argue that internal cost-cutting measures will not be sufficient and call for systemic changes and improved funding. The Association of Slovenian Healthcare Institutions highlights that the issue stems from a long-term mismatch between the actual costs of healthcare services and the allocated funds. Ostrc emphasized the need for hospitals to implement corrective actions, seek internal reserves, and increase production to secure more funding from the National Health Insurance Fund.
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