At the Slingeland Hospital in Doetinchem, some 1.600 permanent employees are constantly available to provide patients with high-quality care. The hospital fulfills a regional function in the Achterhoek with 348 beds. Almost all medical specialties are represented and there are medical courses for internal medicine, surgery, clinical psychology and the tropical training in surgery. By offering a good patient experience and optimizing access times (waiting times), the hospital has grown in market share in recent years.
The Dutch healthcare system has undergone drastic changes in recent years. These are related to the partial release of the hospital market. For example, since the introduction of the DBC (Diagnosis Treatment Combination) system, it has been examined for which care free prices can apply and which parts remain budgeted.