Hospitals in Germany - statistics & facts
Hospitals are an integral part of healthcare systems. In Germany, healthcare is financed through a public, or statutory, health insurance system, which covers a broad range of medical care. The contributions are divided between employees and employers. The amount of these payments is based on a percentage of the earned income German health insurance can be public and private. Public health insurance is mandatory for everyone earning less than a certain amount set by the government that is subject to change. Private health insurance schemes cover those who are not part of the compulsory health insurance system, or it can be taken out as additional health service coverage.
