Heating chaos in the hotel: Maxx by Steigenberger closes earlier!

Heating chaos in the hotel: Maxx by Steigenberger closes earlier!

A dramatic incident affected the "Maxx by Steigenberger" in Deidesheim: The hotel with 124 rooms was closed prematurely due to a total failure of the heating system. The closure, which was originally planned for December 15, is now carried out with immediate effect. This decision means that the last Sunday brunch and the planned farewell celebration for the employees fall into the water, such as Rheinpfalz reported. The closure for the hotel employees comes as surprisingly as it is bitter because they were looking forward to an orderly farewell.

At the same time, important changes are imminent in healthcare. With regard to the turn of the year 2024-2025, the industry comes up with various innovations. An important measure is the introduction of a uniform contribution ceiling for the statutory health and long-term care insurance of 66,150 euros, which applies nationwide. In addition, the average additional contribution is increased by 0.8 percentage points to 2.5 percent. According to TK , the electronic patient file "EPA for everyone" will be introduced in January 2025 to improve the exchange of medical information. This system is intended to revolutionize digital use of health data and ensure high -quality medical care.

health policy challenges

The upcoming changes also bring about challenges. The focus on the hospital reform is particularly in the countries, which now have to implement the corresponding measures in their region. In Hamburg, one of the model regions for the EPA, the citizens have already adopted a change in the Hospital Act, which is intended to promote the quality and specialization in inpatient care. With the Bundestag elections at the door, it will be exciting to observe how the new government will tackle health -political issues, in particular the sustainable financing of statutory health insurance and the reform of emergency care to optimize patient care.