Health seal of approval

Appreciation and security

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In cooperation with the "Krone", the IMWF Institute for Management and Economic Research has determined the popularity of around 2000 hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, retirement homes and primary care centers for the first time.

Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, retirement homes, outpatient clinics and primary care facilities were analyzed. The top-rated companies - around 250 throughout Austria - received the "Top Healthcare Facility" award.

The best providers are honored
In the "Retirement Homes" category, the residential and nursing home of the municipality of Kirchbichl in Tyrol was able to distinguish itself with a modern facility in which cooperation is the focus of daily work. "The various professional groups at the home create a feel-good atmosphere in order to create an optimal environment for the residents. In the home, 96 residents are cared for by 100 highly trained colleagues. The excellent results in the IMWF study underline the joint efforts of everyone to ensure that every resident feels safe, secure and valued in the home," says home manager Christian Hochfilzer, who is grateful for the IMWF Austria seal of approval. 

(Bild: Wohn und Pflegeheim der Gemeinde Kirchbichl)

The changing healthcare system
Since 2023, important innovations have been introduced in Austria in the area of primary care with the aim of relieving the burden on hospitals and strengthening outpatient care. A central aim of the current reform is to provide comprehensive care for the population through a broad range of healthcare services that are bundled in PVEs. This also includes preventative measures as well as the treatment of chronic and acute illnesses.

By relieving hospitals of non-acute cases, the inpatient system can focus more on complex and specialized treatments. In addition, the care reform in Austria has introduced significant innovations since 2023, which are aimed in particular at improving the situation for care workers, training in the care professions, as well as for caregiving relatives and those in need of care.

Against this backdrop, the IMWF conducted its first study on the most popular healthcare facilities in Austria. Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, retirement homes, outpatient clinics and primary care facilities in Austria were analyzed. In a national survey, citizens were asked about the facilities in their region. Further information on the IMWF study can be found HERE.