Bayerische Krankenhausgesellschaft e. V. (BKG)

The Bayerische Krankenhausgesellschaft (BKG) is an association of hospital operators and their top associations in Bavaria. It represents about 230 hospital operators with around 370 clinics and approximately 75,000 beds, caring for over 2.9 million patients annually. The BKG is a significant economic factor, providing qualified jobs for about 170,000 people and offering around 15,000 training positions.

The main mission of the BKG is to maintain and improve the performance of hospitals and to further develop medical care in Bavaria. It advocates for the plurality of public, non-profit, and private hospital operators and promotes close cooperation between clinics and other healthcare sectors.

The BKG consolidates the interests of hospitals and supports them in fulfilling their tasks. The focus areas include:

• Health Policy Fundamental Issues: Addressing important health policy topics.
• Information and Experience Exchange: Ongoing information for members and organization of experience exchange.
• Advocacy: Representation of the interests of hospitals at the state and federal level.
• Recommendations and Contracts: Development of recommendations, framework agreements, and contracts at the state level.
• Consultation and Representation: Consultation and representation of members in individual matters.
• Legislative Tasks: Performing tasks assigned by the legislator.
• Educational Offers: Training, further education, and continuing education offers for hospital staff.

The BKG emphasizes the importance of sustainability in the hospital sector. Many Bavarian clinics demonstrate how small adjustments, such as the use of LEDs or less packaging waste, can achieve a significant impact. Additionally, the BKG is involved in initiatives to reduce the CO2 footprint and promotes environmentally friendly practices in hospitals.

The BKG is also active in current health policy debates, such as in the area of reducing bureaucracy and quality and efficiency assessments. It participates in review committees and advocates for efficient and patient-oriented healthcare.

• 1 - https://www.erler-klinik.de/aktuelles-kontakt/detail/bkg-bayerische-krankenhaeuser-buendeln-ihre-kraefte-im-it-bereich/
• 2 - https://www.bkg-online.de/impressum
• 3 - https://www.management-krankenhaus.de/firmen/bayerische-krankenhausgesellschaft-e-v-bkg
• 4 - https://www.bkg-online.de/datenschutz
• 5 - https://www.bkg-online.de