Provincial Councillor Kornhäusl:

“Lead hospital has cost 13 million euros so far”

Karlheinz Kornhäusl took over the health portfolio in Styria from Juliane Bogner-Strauß almost a year ago. He previously worked as an internist at Graz West Hospital.(Bild: Christian Jauschowetz)

Styria's healthcare system under scrutiny: In an interview with "Krone", Karlheinz Kornhäusl, ÖVP State Councillor for Health, who has been in office for just under a year, reveals where the Styrians are currently feeling the pinch and what the lead hospital has already cost.

"Krone": You recently attended regional health round tables. Where do the Styrians in the districts feel the pinch?
Karlheinz Kornhäusl: Many people have confronted me with long waiting times, for example at GPs, operations, in hospital outpatient clinics or for MRI examinations. It was important for me to listen and explain, just as I did for 15 years as a doctor. But I also emphasized again and again that, despite all the problems we currently have, we still have a very good healthcare system - and I got 99 percent agreement on that.