Västra Götalandsregionen Terminates Contract with Hälsa Hemma Vårdcentral in Kållered Amid Serious Healthcare Deficiencies

On June 8, 2026, the Operativa hälso- och sjukvårdsnämnden (Operational Health and Medical Care Committee) of Västra Götalandsregionen (VGR) announced the immediate termination of the contract with Hälsa Hemma Vårdcentral in Kållered, Mölndal, due to serious deficiencies discovered during their review. The contract termination will take effect from June 10, directly affecting approximately 5,000 patients registered with the healthcare center.

The decision stems from multiple significant shortcomings identified by VGR, including failures in the reporting of Ungas Psykiska Hälsa (UPH, Youth Mental Health), misleading marketing practices, inaccurate production reporting, and concerns about the care content and fixed doctor contact commitments. Since early 2026, around 200 children and young individuals had been in contact with the UPH unit at this center, prompting VGR to instruct other UPH units to prioritize these patients to maintain continuity in their ongoing treatments.

Patients impacted by the closure will be reassigned to the nearest healthcare centers based on their registered addresses. VGR will send letters to all patients informing them of their new healthcare provider options, including instructions on how to select an alternative center if desired. The communications will be provided in multiple languages to ensure accessibility. Additionally, patients can verify their listings via 1177.se or by calling 1177.

Marie Gustafsson, head of Patient Safety and Medical Crisis Preparedness at VGR, emphasized that ensuring a safe, secure, and professional healthcare environment is of utmost importance, along with adherence to contracts by healthcare providers. The Operativa hälso- och sjukvårdsnämnden has also imposed a financial recovery and penalty amounting to over 4.4 million SEK on Hälsa Hemma, with the possibility of further compensation claims under consideration.

This decisive action highlights VGR's commitment to maintaining high healthcare service standards and protecting patient safety within the region.