Existence of hospitals threatened: Lower Saxony helps with an additional one billion euros

Many hospitals are fighting for financial survival. The hospital reform in Lower Saxony is imminent. However, according to a survey by the Lower Saxony Hospital Association, 60 percent of hospitals see their existence threatened until the reform takes effect. Experts discussed solutions in Hanover on Monday. Lower Saxony wants to support the clinics and is providing an additional one billion euros. Health Minister Andreas Philippi (SPD) was also present at the meeting in Hanover. SAT.1 REGIONAL spoke to him about the current situation in hospitals.