社会｜新潟県立病院、46億円の赤字経営 / Society | Niigata Prefectural Hospital faces a deficit of 4.6 billion yen.

Summary

It is projected that the prefectural hospitals in Niigata will record a deficit of 4.6 billion yen in the 2024 fiscal year, marking the largest deficit in history.

The issue of hospitals operating at a loss is being recognized nationwide, with an increasing number of medical institutions facing financial difficulties. The number of medical facility bankruptcies has reached an all-time high, and there is a noticeable trend of young doctors opting for fields like cosmetic surgery, raising concerns about the overall impact on the healthcare system.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: Did you know that Niigata Prefectural Hospital is facing a deficit of 4.6 billion yen? This is quite a serious situation.
Chako: Wow! That’s such a huge deficit! How did it come to this?
Log: There are several reasons for the hospital’s financial struggles. The number of medical institution bankruptcies is at an all-time high, and it seems that young doctors are increasingly drawn to cosmetic surgery.
Navi: The decline in the management of medical institutions is thought to be due to a decrease in patient numbers and the tightening of medical expenses.
Chako: I see! I’m really worried about the future of our healthcare!
Log: That’s the problem. To maintain the quality of medical care, we need to improve management.

Admin’s Note

I believe that the 4.6 billion yen deficit at Niigata Prefectural Hospital is likely to have a significant impact on the entire healthcare system. In particular, the trend of young doctors choosing cosmetic surgery raises concerns about the quality of medical care. While improving the management of healthcare facilities is urgent, it is equally important to consider the impact on patients. I look forward to seeing how the healthcare environment will change in the future.