What Eichhof does

Eichhof-Stiftung Lauterbach is a non-profit healthcare foundation established in 1876 in Lauterbach, Hesse, operating one of the largest integrated regional healthcare networks in the Vogelsbergkreis district. The foundation runs Krankenhaus Eichhof, a 240-bed acute-care hospital holding academic teaching-hospital status (Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen), treating more than 8,000 inpatients and 22,000 outpatients annually across departments including emergency medicine, general/visceral surgery, internal medicine/gastroenterology, cardiology, geriatrics, orthopedics/trauma surgery, psychiatry, and a certified EndoProthetikZentrum. Specialized clinical technology includes a cardiac catheterization laboratory, 24/7 endoscopy suites, radiology/imaging, and operating theaters.

The foundation's core technology and care delivery extends through five wholly-owned subsidiaries: MVZ Eichhof gGmbH operates outpatient specialty clinics in gastroenterology, general surgery, orthopedics, and oncology; Eichhof Pflege gGmbH runs the Seniorenzentrum Schlitzerland nursing and assisted-living facility; Vogelsberger Lebensräume gGmbH provides regional psychiatric, psychosocial, addiction, and family-counseling services with centers in Lauterbach and Alsfeld; Sozialstation Eichhof delivers home nursing across Lauterbach and Schwalmtal; and additional inpatient psychiatric services operate within the hospital. The network is supported by Belegarzt partnerships with private specialists (cardiology, dental/oral surgery, ENT, ophthalmology) and a referral cooperation with Klinikum Fulda for advanced cardiac procedures.

The business model is reimbursement-driven under the German healthcare system: the primary revenue stream is statutory health insurance (GKV) case payments, supplemented by private-insurance reimbursements and donations channeled through support associations such as Förderverein Psychiatrie Vogelsberg e.V. With nearly 1,000 employees Eichhof is the second-largest employer in the Vogelsbergkreis region, distributing patient access through 24/7 emergency intake, scheduled appointments via an online portal, physician referrals, and Belegarzt contracts. Marketing is multi-channel — website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, WhatsApp channel, regular public medical lectures, and active press relations — though specific pricing is not publicly disclosed as it is governed by regulated reimbursement tariffs.

Name

Eichhof

Legal name

Eichhof-Stiftung Lauterbach

Website

https://eichhof-online.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eichhof-Stiftung Lauterbach is a non-profit healthcare foundation operating a 240-bed acute hospital, outpatient specialty clinics, psychiatric services, senior living, and home nursing across the Vogelsbergkreis region in Hesse, Germany, serving as the area's second-largest employer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lauterbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Statutory Health Insurance (GKV): As a German hospital, the primary revenue comes from reimbursement from statutory health insurance companies (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) for medical services provided to insured patients.
2. Private Health Insurance: Revenue from treatment of privately insured patients who pay higher reimbursement rates.
3. Donations and Foundation Support: The foundation accepts donations to support projects, equipment, and care improvements. Förderverein Psychiatrie Vogelsberg e.V. collects donations specifically for psychiatric services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Eichhof-Stiftung Lauterbach operates a regional healthcare network anchored by Krankenhaus Eichhof, a 240-bed acute care hospital with a 24/7 emergency department and multiple specialty departments (cardiology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, orthopedics, general/visceral surgery, psychiatry, anesthesiology, and a certified endoprosthetics center). The foundation also runs an outpatient Medical Care Center (MVZ Eichhof gGmbH), home nursing services (Sozialstation Eichhof), a senior living facility (Seniorenzentrum Schlitzerland), and psychiatric/psychosocial services (Vogelsberger Lebensräume gGmbH). Services are delivered to patients under German statutory and private health insurance reimbursement, serving more than 8,000 inpatients and 22,000 outpatients annually across the Vogelsbergkreis region.

Product overview

Eichhof-Stiftung Lauterbach is a healthcare foundation operating a multi-facility health services network. The core offerings include Krankenhaus Eichhof (acute care hospital with 240 beds), MVZ Eichhof gGmbH (outpatient medical care center), Vogelsberger Lebensräume gGmbH (mental health and psychosocial services), Seniorenzentrum Schlitzerland (senior care), and Sozialstation Eichhof (home care). The hospital provides specialized medical departments including emergency medicine, general/visceral surgery, internal medicine/gastroenterology, cardiology, geriatrics, orthopedics/trauma surgery, psychiatry, and an endoprosthetics center. The foundation has approximately 1,000 employees and serves as the second-largest employer in the region, operating as an academic teaching hospital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MVZ Eichhof: Medical Care Center (Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum) providing gastroenterology, general surgery, orthopedics, and oncology services
• Seniorenzentrum Schlitzerland
• VB-Lebensräume
• Sozialstation Eichhof

Products and services

• Krankenhaus Eichhof Acute care hospital with 240 licensed beds providing 24/7 emergency medicine, inpatient care (8,000+ patients annually), and outpatient treatment (22,000+ annually). Serves as academic teaching hospital (Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus) of Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen. Treats residents of the Vogelsbergkreis region across multiple specialty departments.
• MVZ Eichhof gGmbH Medical Care Center (Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum) offering outpatient specialist clinics in gastroenterology, general surgery, orthopedics/trauma surgery, and oncology. Operates locations in Lauterbach and Alsfeld for the regional population.
• Vogelsberger Lebensräume gGmbH Mental health and psychosocial services including psychiatric inpatient and outpatient care, addiction services, counseling, youth and family services, and day care facilities. Operates regional centers in Lauterbach and Alsfeld for the Vogelsbergkreis community.
• Seniorenzentrum Schlitzerland Senior care center operated by Eichhof Pflege gGmbH providing nursing care services and assisted living (betreutes Wohnen) for elderly residents in Schlitz.
• Sozialstation Eichhof Home nursing and home care services (häusliche Krankenpflege) providing professional care support for patients in their own homes across the Lauterbach and Schwalmtal areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ inpatients treated annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tobias Plücker (Kardiologie Grebenhain)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Experienced cardiologist and former Eichhof chief physician returns as Belegarzt (cooperating physician). Operates weekly at hospital's cardiac catheterization lab (HKL) and refers approximately 4,000 patients annually to hospital services.
• Klinikum FuldacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Referral and cooperation partner for advanced cardiac care. Patients requiring specialized procedures beyond Eichhof's capabilities are referred to Klinikum Fulda. Collaboration on patient care ensures comprehensive regional coverage.
• Justus-Liebig-Universität GießencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic teaching hospital relationship with medical university for physician education and training. Krankenhaus Eichhof serves as Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus for medical students.
• PHV-Dialysezentrum (PHV Foundation for Kidney Patients)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDialysis center partnership providing kidney dialysis services at hospital location for dialysis patients in the region.
• Dr. Dieter Kolb and Dr. Fabian Kolb (Dental Practice)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDental surgery services including oral surgery, implantology, and dental procedures performed at hospital for inpatients and outpatients.
• Gabriele Plöger (HNO Practice)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) medical services with practice located at Kanalstraße 6, providing outpatient consultations and surgical procedures at hospital.
• Dr. Bilal Ibrahim and Dr. Raid Darawsha (Ophthalmology Practice)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOphthalmology services including cataract surgery and eye treatments provided through outpatient practice.
• Förderverein Psychiatrie Vogelsberg e.V.coreOthersRegistered support association for psychiatric services. Collects donations and supports Vogelsberger Lebensräume psychiatric care programs.
• Sozialstation Schwalmtal e.V.minorOthersFörderverein (support association) for social nursing services in Schwalmtal municipality.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sana Kliniken AG: One of Germany's largest private hospital groups with ~60 facilities. Comparable to Eichhof in providing multi-specialty inpatient and outpatient care across regional Germany, but operating at significantly greater scale and across more sites.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Umbrella federation of Protestant non-profit healthcare and social service providers in Germany, including hospitals (Diakonie-Kliniken) and home care. Comparable to Eichhof as a faith-rooted non-profit healthcare delivery network with integrated hospital and social services.
• Helios Kliniken GmbH: Largest private hospital operator in Europe (Fresenius subsidiary) with ~90 hospitals in Germany. Comparable to Eichhof as a German hospital chain offering multi-specialty acute care, but operating nationally at vastly larger scale.
• Asklepios Kliniken GmbH & Co. KGaA: Major German private hospital group with 170+ facilities. Comparable to Eichhof in offering regional hospital and integrated care services across Germany, including psychiatric facilities, but at much greater scale and geographic spread.

Direct peers

• Alexianer GmbH: Catholic non-profit healthcare group operating hospitals, psychiatric facilities, and senior care across Germany. Closely comparable to Eichhof as a non-profit, faith-rooted operator combining acute hospital, psychiatric, and senior care services in regional settings.
• Vitos GmbH: German non-profit operator specializing in psychiatric, psychosomatic, and forensic mental health services across Hesse. Highly comparable to Eichhof's Vogelsberger Lebensräume gGmbH as a regional provider of psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, and psychosocial services in Hesse.
• Malteser Deutschland gGmbH: Catholic non-profit operating hospitals, home nursing, and social services across Germany. Comparable to Eichhof as a charitable healthcare operator providing hospital, home care, and social services through a regional network structure.
• Agaplesion gAG: German non-profit hospital and healthcare group operating ~100 facilities across Germany. Closely comparable to Eichhof as a faith-based, foundation-driven multi-site hospital operator with integrated care offerings including acute, geriatric, and outpatient services.
• St. Franziskus-Stiftung Münster: Catholic non-profit foundation operating hospitals, senior care, and rehabilitation across northwestern Germany. Closely comparable to Eichhof in foundation structure, multi-site governance, and integrated acute + senior + social care delivery.

Regional players

• Klinikum Fulda: Major regional hospital and academic teaching institution in nearby Fulda, explicitly named as a cooperation partner for advanced cardiac referrals. Direct geographic peer operating in the same Eastern Hesse catchment with overlapping specialty coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Eichhof.Lauterbach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eichhof-stiftung-lauterbach
• Instagraminstagram.com/eichhoflauterbach
• TikToktiktok.com/@eichhof.lauterbach

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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