Hospital Finance Watch: A French study by Drees says public hospital deficits are set to hit about 2.1% of revenue in 2025 (around €2.3 billion), after 2.7% in 2024 (€2.9 billion). It points to rising operating costs, including interest payments on loans, while staff wage cost growth slowed to +3.0% in 2025. Care Funding & Investment: Even with Ségur healthcare reform investment grants, public hospital investment fell to 4.8% of revenue in 2025 (€5.4 billion), down from 5.1% in 2024 (€5.5 billion). Local Relevance for Guadeloupe: For healthcare systems facing similar cost pressures, the report highlights how debt servicing and slower investment can strain services.