SloveniaFive hospitals in western Slovenia reported combined losses of nearly 2.78 million euros during the first five months of 2026. These include the Kranj Maternity Hospital, Golnik Clinic, URI Soča, Nova Gorica General Hospital, and the Valdoltra Orthopaedic Hospital. The main reasons cited for these financial difficulties are rising labor costs and changes in funding structures. Hospitals emphasized that they are continuously monitoring their operations and implementing cost rationalization measures while maintaining care quality and safety. They also expressed concerns over reduced prices for healthcare services and called for systemic solutions, such as expanded financing by the Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia (ZZZS), to ensure long-term financial stability.
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