Mixed reactions to the new Plan B for hospitals in the Ennstal

Mixed reactions to the new Plan B for hospitals in the Ennstal

In Styria, the new "Plan B" ensures hospital care in Schladming, Bad Aussee and Rottenmann for mixed reactions. After the existing state government from FPÖ and ÖVP put the lead hospital in Stainach-Pürgg on hold, the alternative concept was presented in Graz on Wednesday. The main goals are the expansion of the range of services at LKH Rottenmann and the specialization in the Bad Aussee and Schladming locations. In addition, cross -state cooperation with hospitals in Salzburg and Upper Austria is planned. Meinverkirk reports that the reactions to "Plan B" are quite different.

Citizens' initiatives and opposition parties are very different when assessing the plan. The BISS citizens' initiative sees the new concept a significant progress for the locations mentioned. In contrast, the SPÖ expresses considerable concerns and speaks of a deterioration in health care, especially with regard to the closure of the LKH Aussee, which is considered problematic. The Greens also demand more clarity in the areas of personnel requirements, investment costs, schedule and range of services.

political statements on "Plan B"

The NEOS also express concerns and warn against longer paths for expectant mothers as a result of the planned closure of the birth station in Schladming. For the NEOS, the “Plan B” is no longer an insufficient attempt that does not contribute to the real improvement of health care. Club chairman Marco Triller from the FPÖ will also take part in the discussion in this context.

The presentation of "Plan B" initially took place on June 17, 2025 in the Health Committee, and the public presentation followed the following day. State Councilor Karlheinz Kornhäusl from the ÖVP has already informed the members of the state government, while the exact details of the plan, which is subjected to a comprehensive review, are still expected in early 2026. [Kleine Zeitung] (https://www.kleinezeitung.at/steiermark/ennstal/19793058/land-stellen-plan-b-born- beginn to-Das-Grosse-Großen-Großen-Großen-Großen-Großen-Großen has shown in detail.

a long -term outlook

The "Plan B" is part of the Styrian Structural Plan Health, which is updated every five years on the basis of the Austrian Structural Plan Health. The current regional structural plan Health Styria 2025 determines the steps, which are to be implemented by the end of 2025. Not only is the acute stationary supply, but also on outpatient offers, rehabilitation and alternative forms of care. Health Fund Styria explains that the strategy also provides for further developments such as the creation of hospital associations and the nationwide treatment in child and adolescent psychiatry.

It remains exciting how the "Plan B" will develop and what effects it will have on health care in the region. In the coming months you can look forward to the political disputes and the public perception of the plan.