

Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Bayerns (KVB)
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Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Bayerns (KVB) - A Central Role in the Bavarian Healthcare System
editThe Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Bayerns (KVB) is the largest of its kind in Germany and represents the interests of over 30,000 contracted physicians and psychotherapists in Bavaria. As a public law corporation, the KVB is an important player in the healthcare system, both at the state and federal levels.
Main Mission and Values
editThe KVB aims to ensure comprehensive and high-quality outpatient care for those insured under statutory health insurance in Bavaria. It negotiates fee agreements with health insurance companies and monitors the economic efficiency of medical services. Another focus is on promoting medical trainees and supporting citizens in the Free State.
Key Products and Services
edit- Outpatient Care: The KVB organizes the Medical Emergency Service and the Emergency Physician Service to ensure 24/7 care.
- IT and E-Health Solutions: With over 160 IT professionals, the KVB is one of the most powerful e-health organizations in Germany.
- Member Portal "Meine KVB": This portal offers contracted physicians and psychotherapists various online services for managing their practice and communicating with the KVB.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe KVB is involved in projects to strengthen mental health, such as the "KRISENFEST" project, which promotes preventive measures for children and adolescents. Additionally, the KVB advocates for digital transformation in healthcare to make care more efficient and patient-friendly.
Regional Presence
editThe KVB is strongly represented regionally with its state office in Munich and additional district offices in Augsburg, Bayreuth, Nuremberg, Neutraubling, Straubing, and Würzburg. This enables comprehensive care and support for members as well as those insured under statutory health insurance in Bavaria.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kassen%C3%A4rztliche_Vereinigung_Bayerns
- 2 - https://www.kvb.de/mitglieder/praxisfuehrung/it-online-services-ti/meine-kvb
- 3 - https://www.kvb.de/ueber-uns
- 4 - https://www.kvb.de/mitglieder/praxisfuehrung/service/kvb-infos
- 5 - https://www.projekt0708.com/fileadmin/images/DownloadCenter/projekt0708_Success_Story_KVB.pdf