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A protracted dispute between some Brandenburg counties and health insurers over ambulance ride costs persists, with no immediate solution in sight. The complexity of calculating costs, according to the managing director of the County Association, Johannes Wagner, is a primary factor delaying a resolution. Neither party is solely at fault for the drawn-out negotiations.
Ambulance Ride Cost Dispute
The crux of the matter is clear: Brandenburg residents should not bear the financial burden for ambulance rides. The dispute over this issue surfaced at the beginning of the year. Starting January 1st, health insurers have only paid fixed flat rates for emergency services until an agreement on a new cost calculation is reached with the counties.
Several counties, including Märkisch-Oderland, Teltow-Fläming, Potsdam-Mittelmark, Oder-Spree, Oberspreewald-Lausitz, Barnim, Oberhavel, and Spree-Neiße, have yet to reach agreement with insurers on costs. The County Association argues that the flat rates are unlawful. In mid-March, the county of Märkisch-Oderland initiated billing notices to patients.
Peace Obligation Extended
In late March, the counties and insurers reached an agreement with the state government on an eight-week peace obligation commencing April 1st. This peace obligation forbids further billing notices for citizens related to ambulance rides during the period. This peace obligation has now been extended to June 30th.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Health confirmed that "constructive talks" between the ambulance service providers (the counties) and health insurers will continue. The ministry is facilitating these negotiations. "Progress is being made towards a new calculation model. However, the model must be accepted by insurers and comply with the legal requirements of the fee law," the spokesperson added.
Wagner, the managing director of the County Association, stressed that there was no blameworthy dispute responsible for the extended negotiations process.
While information on the specific dispute was not found in the search results, it might be advisable to consult local news or official statements from health insurers and local government bodies in Brandenburg or related regions for more information. To provide an accurate update on the dispute, more specific details are required.
- The ongoing dispute between Brandenburg counties and health insurers over ambulance ride costs has raised concerns about the community policy related to health-and-wellness expenses, particularly vocational training for medical professionals to ensure optimal service delivery in such emergencies.
- In light of the aforementioned financial disputes, it would be beneficial to explore innovative science-based solutions that could optimize medical-condition diagnoses and treatments during ambulance rides, thus reducing overall costs and improving finance management in the health-and-wellness sector.
- As part of their community support initiatives, local businesses in Brandenburg could consider investing in vocational training programs for ambulance personnel, thereby contributing to the well-being of their community while gaining positive media attention and strengthening relationships with the general public.
