EbM-Netzwerk

What EbM-Netzwerk does

EbM-Netzwerk (legally: Netzwerk Evidenzbasierte Medizin e.V.) is a German non-profit scientific professional association founded in 2000 and headquartered at Schumannstraße 9 in Berlin. Registered as an eingetragener Verein at Amtsgericht Charlottenburg under Vereinsregisternummer 20811NZ and granted charitable status under German tax code AO §51-68, the organization operates as the German-speaking competency and reference center for evidence-based medicine. Its mission is to promote the concepts and methods of evidence-based, patient-oriented medicine across clinical practice, teaching, and research. The association serves approximately 1,000 individual members — physicians, pharmacists, nurses, dentists, researchers, and students across the DACH region — alongside around 16 institutional supporting members spanning statutory health insurers (AOK-Bundesverband, BARMER, GKV-Spitzenverband), regulators (IQWiG, G-BA), professional societies (DEGAM, AkdÄ, DKG, AIHTA), universities (Donau-Universität Krems, UMIT), and a medical technology company (Aesculap).

The association's product surface is content- and community-based rather than technology-based. Core offerings include the ZEFQ journal access (Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen) and Cochrane Library full-text access bundled with membership, the EbM-Curricula framework, certified EbM courses, the RefHunter literature-search tool, the Pharmaziebibliothek (Pharmacy Library, v2.6 released 2025-12), and the new Evidenz-Toolbox for physicians (launched 2025-10). Delivery is organized through Fachbereiche (specialist subject areas covering methodology, HTA, ethics, guidelines, public health, patient information, pharmacy, dental medicine, health professions, and clinical practice) plus Arbeitsgruppen on Digitalization, Climate Change & Health, and Young Scientists. Annual revenue is not disclosed; the operating model relies on individual membership subscriptions (free for students, reduced for retirees), institutional supporting-membership contributions, event registration fees (including the 2026 'Gesundheit gestalten' joint congress with DEGAM, DGSMP, and DGMS in Göttingen), and three annual prizes — the €2,000 David-Sackett-Preis, €2,000 Journalistenpreis, and €2,000 Lehrpreis. Distribution is direct via the website (PDF membership forms, submitted by post or fax), monthly newsletter, social channels (X, BlueSky, LinkedIn), and annual congresses; there is no commercial reseller channel and no app, API, or software platform product.

Name

EbM-Netzwerk

Legal name

Netzwerk Evidenzbasierte Medizin e.V. (EbM-Netzwerk)

Website

https://ebm-netzwerk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

EbM-Netzwerk (Netzwerk Evidenzbasierte Medizin e.V.) is a Berlin-based German non-profit scientific association founded in 2000 that promotes evidence-based medicine across ~1,000 healthcare professional, researcher, and student members and ~16 institutional supporters in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The organization generates revenue through annual membership fees from ordinary members (natural persons) and supporting members (organizations). Student membership is free; retirees and patient representatives receive reduced rates. Membership fees are tax-deductible.
2. Supporting Membership Fees: Supporting members (Fördermitglieder) are organizations that support the association's purpose with special membership fees. These include hospitals, insurance companies, professional associations, research institutions, and healthcare organizations.
3. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from the annual EbM congress, with discounted rates for members (Mitgliedertarif).
4. Publication Revenue: 25% discount on Open-Access publications in ZEFQ (Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen) for members; free full-text access to ZEFQ and Cochrane Library is provided as a membership benefit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EbM-Netzwerk is a German non-profit scientific professional association that promotes evidence-based medicine (EbM) across practice, teaching, and research in German-speaking countries. It sells annual memberships (regular, supporting, student, honorary tiers), hosts the annual EbM congress and EbM-Forum webinars, runs certified EbM courses and a mentoring program, and provides digital resources including the Pharmaziebibliothek, Evidenz-Toolbox, RefHunter, glossaries, and curriculum frameworks. Members also receive free full-text access to the ZEFQ journal and Cochrane Library.

Product overview

EbM-Netzwerk (Network for Evidence-Based Medicine e.V.) is a German-speaking scientific professional association, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of membership services, educational resources, publications, awards, conferences, and online tools for evidence-based medicine professionals. Key products include the Pharmaziebibliothek (Pharmacy Library) database, Evidenz-Toolbox for clinicians, the EbM-Curricula framework, annual conferences, and three major prizes (David-Sackett-Preis, Journalistenpreis, Lehrpreis). The organization also provides job listings, mentoring programs, certified EbM courses, and access to journals like ZEFQ and Cochrane Library through membership. There is no unified platform product; rather, offerings are organized as separate services under the association's membership structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmaziebibliothek A freely accessible link collection for evidence-based pharmacy, providing access to databases, journals, tutorials, and other information resources for pharmacists and pharmaceutical professionals.
• Evidenz-Toolbox für Ärzt:innen An evidence toolbox for physicians providing quick and secure access to evidence-based information for daily clinical practice, including podcasts, information channels, and practical work aids.
• RefHunter A literature search tool/resource for evidence-based medicine research, supporting systematic reviews and academic research.
• EbM-Glossar A comprehensive glossary of evidence-based medicine terminology for students, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
• EbM-Curricula Framework guidelines for the design of education, continuing education, and professional development in evidence-based medicine, including the 'Kerncurriculum Basismodul – Evidenzbasierte Entscheidungsfindung' (Core Curriculum Basic Module – Evidence-Based Decision Making).
• EbM-Kurse (Certified Courses) Certified courses in evidence-based medicine based on the EbM-Netzwerk curriculum, offered as part of the certification program for EbM courses.
• Mentoring-Programm Structured mentoring program for junior members providing professional orientation, career advice, networking in the network, and insights into evidence-based medicine in practice and research.
• Ordentliche Mitgliedschaft (Regular Membership) Annual subscription membership for qualified healthcare professionals, researchers, and students with completed or ongoing university studies. Includes free full-text access to ZEFQ and Cochrane Library, reduced congress rates, and participation in Fachbereiche and Arbeitsgruppen.
• Fördernde Mitgliedschaft (Supporting/Corporate Membership) Annual supporting membership for organizations (hospitals, insurance companies, professional associations, research institutions, healthcare organizations) that support the network's purpose with special membership contributions. Provides enhanced visibility and networking benefits.
• Student Membership Free-of-charge annual membership for students, providing access to all standard membership benefits including full-text access to ZEFQ and Cochrane Library.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full-text access to ZEFQ journal and Cochrane Library included with membership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cochrane Deutschland StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCochrane Deutschland Stiftung is a supporting member of the EbM-Netzwerk. The organizations collaborate on evidence synthesis, systematic reviews, and dissemination of Cochrane evidence. Joint activities include webinars on systematic review methodology.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Allgemeinmedizin und Familienmedizin (DEGAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEGAM shares office space with the EbM-Netzwerk as part of a Bürogemeinschaft (office community). The organizations co-host annual conferences, including the 2026 joint congress 'Gesundheit gestalten' in Göttingen.
• Institut für Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit im Gesundheitswesen (IQWiG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIQWiG is a supporting member. The EbM-Netzwerk provides statements on IQWiG methodology (e.g., Version 8.0 of General Methods) and collaborates on HTA topics and information provision standards.
• Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss (G-BA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerG-BA is a supporting member. The EbM-Netzwerk provides evidence-based input on healthcare policy decisions, guidelines, and healthcare quality standards.
• AesculapminorOthersMedical technology company listed as a supporting member of the EbM-Netzwerk.
• AOK-BundesverbandminorOthersLargest German statutory health insurance association as supporting member providing perspective on healthcare provision and evidence-based care from payer perspective.
• BARMERminorOthersMajor German health insurance company as supporting member.
• Arzneimittelkommission der Deutschen Ärzteschaft (AkdÄ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional medical organization as supporting member. Collaborates on evidence-based pharmaceutical practices and drug safety.
• AIHTA (Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian HTA institute as supporting member. The Sektion Österreich of the EbM-Netzwerk works closely with Austrian health technology assessment bodies.
• Donau-Universität KremsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian university with evidence-based medicine department as supporting member.
• UMIT - Private Universität für GesundheitswissenschaftenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate university for health sciences in Hall in Tirol, Austria, as supporting member. Contributes to evidence-based medicine education and research.
• Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft (DKG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Cancer Society as supporting member. Collaborates on oncology guidelines and evidence-based cancer care.
• GKV-SpitzenverbandminorOthersNational Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds as supporting member.
• Medizinischer Dienst BundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal medical service as supporting member. EbM-Netzwerk participates in events like the Politischer Abend for health policy exchange.
• DESAM (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Allgemeinmedizin und Familienmedizin - Sektion Forschungspraxennetze)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShares office space with EbM-Netzwerk in Berlin Bürogemeinschaft. Collaborates on research practice networks (DESAM-ForNet).
• DGSMP (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sozialmedizin und Prävention)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Society for Social Medicine and Prevention joined the office community in December 2022. Co-hosts the 2026 joint conference 'Gesundheit gestalten' with DEGAM, DGMS, and EbM-Netzwerk.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Guidelines International Network (G-I-N): International network of guideline developers and users. Like EbM-Netzwerk, G-I-N promotes evidence-based guideline methodology, but operates globally with broader scope and English-language focus.
• NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence): UK's evidence-based healthcare standards body. NICE operates HTA, guideline development, and evidence dissemination at national scale — analogous role to what EbM-Netzwerk aspires to in Germany, though much larger and government-mandated.
• HTAi (Health Technology Assessment International): International society for health technology assessment professionals. Overlaps with EbM-Netzwerk's HTA Fachbereich, including AIHTA (Austria) which is a supporting member of the network.
• Cochrane (international): Global independent network producing systematic reviews and evidence-based healthcare information. EbM-Netzwerk provides members with full-text access to the Cochrane Library, indicating tight ecosystem coupling.

Direct peers

• IQWiG (Institut für Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit im Gesundheitswesen): Germany's leading HTA institute. EbM-Netzwerk provides methodological input into IQWiG's General Methods; both organizations shape evidence-based evaluation of healthcare interventions in Germany.
• G-BA (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss): Federal joint committee deciding on healthcare reimbursement in Germany. Both organizations work on healthcare policy, evidence standards, and guideline frameworks — with G-BA as a supporting member of EbM-Netzwerk.
• Ärztliches Zentrum für Qualität in der Medizin (ÄZQ): German institute for quality in medicine jointly funded by KBV and BÄK. Develops evidence-based guidelines and patient information — directly comparable to EbM-Netzwerk's mandate in the German healthcare system.
• Cochrane Deutschland Stiftung: German branch of the international Cochrane Collaboration. Both organizations promote evidence-based medicine, conduct systematic reviews, share educational resources, and collaborate closely — Cochrane Deutschland is a supporting member of EbM-Netzwerk.
• AWMF (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Wissenschaftlichen Medizinischen Fachgesellschaften): German umbrella association of medical scientific societies coordinating guideline development. Both AWMF and EbM-Netzwerk convene German medical expertise around evidence standards, guidelines, and methodology — sharing overlapping Fachgesellschaft membership.
• DEGAM (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Allgemeinmedizin und Familienmedizin): German Society for General Practice and Family Medicine. DEGAM shares office space, co-hosts annual conferences with EbM-Netzwerk, and operates overlapping membership and methodology communities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dnebm
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/netzwerk-evidenzbasierte-medizin

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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