DRG inflator 2027 expected at 4.85%

On September 15, 2026, the base wage rate, or rate of change, was announced. It reflects the development of health insurance revenues, based on contributions, and is the key parameter for determining the annual increase in hospital reimbursement in Germany for 2027, the so-called DRG inflator.

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