French hospitals' debt exceeds 2 billion euros
Public hospitals in France have accumulated over 2 billion euros in unpaid debts.
Published 5j1 sourceImportantupdated 4j
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The fact
This financial crisis affects 40% of hospitals, according to the latest data from the French Hospital Federation.
The government promises an emergency plan to prevent a wave of bankruptcies.
Why it matters
Cette dette record menace la pérennité du système hospitalier public, pilier du modèle social français, et pourrait entraîner des fermetures de services ou des reports de soins.