Hirslanden Faces Profitability Challenge with Increasing Patients on Basic Insurance

In recent years, Hirslanden private hospital group has seen a decline in profitability due to the increasing number of patients with basic insurance. As a result of this shift, the hospital group is now primarily treating patients with basic coverage, which is less profitable for hospitals.

Despite this setback, Hirslanden remains committed to providing quality care for all its patients. However, the rising costs of supplementary insurance have made it difficult for many people to afford additional coverage. As a result, more than half of the patients treated in Hirslanden’s private clinics now have basic insurance.

To address these challenges and improve profitability, Hirslanden is focusing on automation in administration and reducing costs through layoffs. The hospital operator is also working to increase bed occupancy rates across the group by reaching 80 percent from its current rate of 66 percent. This will help to improve revenue and maintain the long-term strategic partnership with Mediclinic, its owners.

Hirslanden is also making changes to its infrastructure and services to attract and retain insured patients while reducing costs and improving bed occupancy rates. The hospital group is determined to remain profitable in the face of these challenges and continue providing quality care for all its patients.

In conclusion, Hirslanden’s focus on automation in administration and cost reduction measures through layoffs are aimed at improving profitability amidst declining patient numbers with supplementary insurance. The company’s commitment to providing quality care for all its patients remains strong as it continues to adapt to changing market conditions.