The business's negative earnings are largely offset by a positive return on the region's financial investments. There you go 334 million plus.

- Despite a positive overall result, the economic situation remains serious. Prior to 2020, many changes have been made to provide a better starting position; partly a reorganization that will contribute to more efficient operations and improved administrative support, and partly a tax increase that will enable a changeover without notice, says CFO Josefin Bjäresten in a statement on Region Östergötland's website.

- The tax increase that came into force at the turn of the year and increased state grants, together with adjustments, will ensure that the East Goths are offered good care in the long term, says Kaisa Karro (S), chairman of the regional board.