The situation in Swiss medical institutions remains “extremely tense”, with more patients, fewer staff, and tight finances, according to the head of the national umbrella organisation of Swiss hospitals H+. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “On top of this, there are growing administrative burdens, often unfunded, which take up medical and nursing time to the detriment of patients,” Anne-Geneviève Bütikofer said in an interview published on Saturday by Le Temps. “I wouldn’t say [hospitals] are ‘in intensive care’, but rather under ‘close observation’,” she added. Bütikofer said that political pressure linked to rising costs has led to underfunding of 25% in outpatient care and 10% in inpatient care. “This means that current rates cover only 75% of the services provided. Hospitals have to make up for this shortfall from their reserves or profits.” Unsustainable organisation According to a study commissioned by H+, published in November 2025, the Swiss ...
