ATIH - Agence technique de l'information sur l'hospitalisation in the news

More than 52,000 children were hospitalized in psychiatry in 2023, raising concerns about illegal isolation and restraint, prompting the Ministry of Health to plan reforms without a set timeline or budget.

The Atih is conducting a flash survey on the impact of the heatwave in medico-social establishments, collecting daily data on deaths, hospitalizations, and cooling system issues.

A modernization of hospital data management and visualization tools with a phased rollout starting in June 2024.

A new national dashboard for home hospitalization data has been launched to help healthcare authorities and facilities monitor activities and territorial coverage.

ATIH is launching a structured data service in three levels to enhance the use of hospital information in public policy.

National data shows 19.82 million French hospitalizations in 2024 with primary causes shifting from respiratory issues in youth to circulatory diseases in the elderly.

France recorded 19.82 million short-stay hospitalizations in 2024, an increase from 2023, with detailed data on morbidity, length of stay, and recourse rates available.

The DGOS updated its hospital billing guide, providing a reference for efficient invoicing practices, with the first part already accessible and future updates planned with ATIH and CNAM.

The DGOS updated its hospital billing guide, with the first part now available and subsequent parts to be released by summer 2026.

Atih's healthcare data analysis tools will be used in Ifross training to educate students and professionals, supported by collaborative user groups, under a free three-year partnership.

Atih's data analysis tools will be used in Ifross training to educate students and professionals on healthcare data usage and system understanding.

France announced new financial and organizational measures to support and expand home hospitalization, including aid for costly drugs, pricing reforms, and pilot projects for early surgical discharge.

In 2024, French psychiatry sees a shift from full-time to more outpatient care with rising psychiatric hospitalizations and vulnerabilities especially among young women and adolescent girls, according to ATIH data.

Hospitalization cost figures in France vary widely due to differing calculation methods; evaluating these methods via criteria like causality and traceability is essential to understand true healthcare expenses.

A national watchdog report demands urgent legal reforms to end illegal restraint and rights abuses affecting 52,000 children in psychiatric hospitals.

Le Point magazine established its 2025 hospital rankings by combining PMSI medical database analysis with direct surveys to evaluate healthcare quality across 135 medical disciplines.

A new rapid intervention team in palliative care is being established within Hospitalisation at Home services to improve timely access and response for patients needing palliative care.

Absenteeism in French public hospitals rose post-pandemic but shows signs of slight improvement in 2023-2024, though not yet back to pre-COVID levels.

A new decree requires establishments for young disabled individuals to submit specific data to Atih and CNSA for the Serafin-PH reform.

Franck von Lennep is the new president of ATIH, taking over from Lise Rochaix, following his past roles as Director of Social Security and senior advisor at the Court of Auditors.