Evaluation of the federal hospital atlas in the context of the hospital reform 2024: a critical analysis of the healthcare provision in German hospitals

The analysis reveals significant differences in hospital facilities and service provision in Germany. Public and non-profit hospitals are more heavily involved in emergency care, but have comparatively lower nursing staff ratio categories. Hospitals specializing in trauma or orthopedic care, as well as those in urban areas, tend to be larger and better equipped. These results point to imbalances and underscore the need for political action to ensure equal access and high-quality hospital care across regions and providers.