Federal government is examining regulation of investors in dentist care

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Die Bundesregierung prüft aktuelle Vorschläge zur Regulierung von von Investoren betriebenen Medizinischen Versorgungszentren (iMVZ). Martin Hendges von der KZBV fordert jedoch weitergehende Maßnahmen zum Schutz der Patientenversorgung. Erfahren Sie mehr über die Hintergründe, die Forderungen der KZBV und die Bedeutung dieser Regulierung im Zusammenhang mit dem Gesundheitsversorgungsstärkungsgesetz.
The Federal Government is examining current proposals for the regulation of medical care centers operated by investors (IMVZ). However, Martin Hendges from KZBV calls for further measures to protect patient care. Learn more about the background, the demands of the KZBV and the importance of this regulation in connection with the health care law. (Symbolbild/MB)

The health challenges of investors in dentistry

In the current debate about the care in the health sector, especially dentistry, the focus is on a critical topic: the influence of non -medical investors on medical care. This is particularly clear through the recent statements of the Federal Association of Statutory Dentists (KZBV) that warn of the dangers that are associated with the increase in medical care centers (IMVZ).

important actors and their opinions

The chairman of the KZBV, Martin Hendges , emphasizes that the organization is concerned about the current development. With almost every third dental MVZ in the hands of investors, patients are increasingly facing a system that is not primarily aimed at medical care, but for maximizing profits. Hendges therefore calls for a decision from the political actors, in particular from the traffic light coalition to take regulatory measures that aim to ensure patient safety.

Call to regulate and support the quality of care

As part of the ongoing legislative procedure for the health care law (GVSG), the KZBV appeals to the government to take specific measures. An important concern is the introduction of spatial and technical restrictions on the establishment of new IMVZ in order to contain possible negative effects on the quality of patient care. According to Hendges, there are no reasons to lock yourself against regulation, since a variety of straps in dental care could continue to exist.

Background of the current developments

The concern about the effects of the IMVZ is not new. The KZBV has been pointing out the impending dangers for the well -being of the patients and the nationwide dental care for a long time. The statement of a KZBV spokesman makes it clear: "We observe that the quality and the well-being of the patients are seriously at risk due to the influence of profit orientation." This speech also found a response in the political sphere, after both Federal Minister of Health Lauterbach and the health policy spokesman for Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, Janosch Dahmen , have spoken out for a limitation of IMVZ

Outlook for the future

The coming weeks will be crucial because the Federal Council has asked the Federal Government to examine the need for an MVZ regulation law again. The KZBV and other health organizations are in a dialogue with politics to ensure the quality of care for all patients. The pressure on the government is growing in order to finally take the necessary measures and not to have to leave patient safety to the market.

Information and other resources

readers who are interested in further information on this topic can find extensive analyzes and reports on the website of the KZBV