Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Baden-Württemberg

The Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Baden-Württemberg (KVBW) is a central service provider in the German healthcare system, specializing in the organization of outpatient medical care in Baden-Württemberg. With approximately 23,500 members, including doctors and psychotherapists, the KVBW plays a crucial role in ensuring comprehensive and high-quality medical care.

The KVBW sees itself as a link between its members, health insurance companies, and patients. Its primary goal is to maintain and expand local outpatient care through sufficient resident doctors and psychotherapists. The KVBW supports its members in shaping new paths in healthcare and advocates for the improvement of their working conditions.

• Appointment Coordination: The KVBW coordinates appointments with specialists, general practitioners, and psychotherapists within a maximum of four weeks.
• Medical Emergency Services: It organizes the medical emergency service, which ensures medical care outside of regular office hours.
• Digitalization: The KVBW is heavily investing in the digitalization of its processes to improve efficiency and transparency. In collaboration with MHP, a modern IT infrastructure has been established, based on Kubernetes, which optimizes billing processes.

The KVBW is involved in various initiatives to improve healthcare:

• PRIMA Project: An innovation fund project aimed at relieving general practitioner practices by integrating nursing professionals and improving the care of chronically ill patients.
• Training and Career: The KVBW offers training and dual study programs to attract and promote young talents for the healthcare sector.
• Mental Health: It advocates for a healthy work environment by offering seminars and flexible working hours to strengthen the mental health of its employees.