Study: Migrants Have Fewer Hospital Stays, More Returns
Migrants in Austria use hospitals less but face higher readmission rates, a study shows. Barriers and health effects play a key role.
Doctors in Carinthia Begin Warning Strike Over ÖGK Fees
Carinthian doctors launch a warning strike Monday in a dispute with Austria’s health fund ÖGK over fees, inflation, and staffing issues.
Push for Same Insurance Rules for Doctors Nationwide in Austria
Austria debates disempowering regional medical chambers to push a nationwide doctor contract, sparking political clashes.
Beekeepers Warn About Fake Honey in Supermarkets
Fake honey mixed with sugar syrup is being sold in EU stores. Austrian beekeepers demand better testing methods and stricter regulations.
Freedom Limits in Care Homes Hit New Peak
Austria reports record 60,200 care home restrictions in 2024; advocates warn of staff shortages and rising measures on children, elderly.
Austria Adds 10,000 School Swim Lessons to Fight Drowning
Austria adds 10,000 school swim sessions after 18 drownings this year. 600,000 people still can’t swim. Government urges action.
Study: Heatwaves Hit Poor, Young, and Women Hardest
Young people, women, and low-income groups in Austria feel most burdened by heat. AK Vienna urges fairer climate protection policies.
ÖGK Head Demands Better Healthcare Funding
ÖGK head Andreas Huss calls for more local authority and criticizes Austria’s €11.5B private healthcare spending as unsustainable.
Doctors Warn of Worsening Medicine Shortages in Austria
Low drug prices and new EU rules may leave Austria’s patients without essential medications this winter.
Government Develops Heat Safety Law for Outdoor Workplaces
Austria to introduce heat protection rules for outdoor workers; regulation expected soon amid rising heatwaves.