Doctoral grower rejected in Perleberg-MVZ start shifts!

Doctoral grower rejected in Perleberg-MVZ start shifts!

Perleberg, Deutschland - In Perleberg, the discussions about health care are in full swing. The topic of the doctoral focus in particular caused excitement in the city council. An application from the left faction to introduce such a program in the second quarter of 2023 was rejected. The reason for the rejection is the upcoming opening of a medical care center (MVZ) in the city. This is to open its doors on July 1, 2025, as reported by the Nordkurier.

The city administration confirms that a general practitioner has already been won for the MVZ. In addition, the city of Perleberg is in the last trains of creating the necessary approval documents. This also includes adjustments in the schedule that will probably be necessary. The main goal remains to ensure high -quality health care, especially with regard to the practice of Dr. Sonja Gericke, who will soon retire.

an MVZ as a solution for rural space

The need for an MVZ is particularly large in rural areas. The Brandenburg Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians classifies the Perleberg-Wittenberge center as "threatening under-supplied". Medical practices in rural regions are fighting all over Germany with young talent. By 2035, it is estimated that up to 50% of the general practitioners will retire due to age. In this situation, MVZ, as described by the [Federal Ministry of Health] (https://www.bundesgesundheitministerium.de/themen/krankenversicherung/ambulante-versorgung/ Medizinische-versorgungszentren/), represent an attractive alternative. They offer young medical professionals flexible working hours and integrated care from a single source.

The concept of the MVZ is fundamentally different from the classic practice organization. The separation of ownership and medical treatment enables broader, interdisciplinary care. In addition, you can act as a link between outpatient and inpatient care and thus ensure holistic health care.

The challenges in rural areas

But the challenges are immense. In rural regions such as Perleberg, there are fewer health care facilities than in urban centers. This often leads to longer travel paths for the patients. In addition, the population there is usually older and healthy, which increases the demand for medical care. As the Federal Center for Political Education, innovative supply models are necessary to close existing gaps.