Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel

What Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel does

Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel is a general and standard care hospital (Grund- und Regelversorgung) located in Kassel city center, Germany, founded in 1900 and operating under the legal entity Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel GmbH. It serves the general population of Kassel and North Hesse through a 24/7 central emergency department (Zentrale Notaufnahme) integrated with the IVENA regional dispatch network — which recorded over 7,800 emergency transports to the hospital in 2024 — and a multi-specialty inpatient portfolio spanning cardiology (with a 24/7 cardiac catheterization lab), gastroenterology and oncology, general and visceral surgery, trauma surgery and orthopedics, anesthesiology and intensive care, urology, ENT, palliative care, and a Medical Care Center (MVZ) for outpatient services. Certified centers include a GRC-accredited Cardiac Arrest Center, one of Germany's largest breast centers (Brustzentrum), a certified Competence Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery (since 2018), and a Local Trauma Center (Lokales Traumazentrum); the facility is also DIN ISO 9001:2015 certified and holds teaching hospital affiliation with the University of Southampton.

The hospital is owned by St. Vinzenz gGmbH Fulda (Vinzenz Gruppe Fulda), a Catholic hospital group of approximately 1,000 beds across 15 locations in Hesse, following a January 1, 2025 transfer of 100% of shares from Elisabeth Vinzenz Verbund GmbH. In September 2025, the hospital merged with Marienkrankenhaus Kassel gGmbH to form Marien-Elisabeth-Kliniken Kassel gGmbH, creating the second-largest hospital operator in Kassel and North Hesse. Revenue is generated primarily through the German DRG case-based reimbursement system via statutory health insurers (GKV), supplemented by private insurance and self-pay streams (Wahlleistungsstation comfort services, MVZ outpatient services, physiotherapy, nutritional counseling), with a minor fee-based revenue line from the certified Notfallmedizin continuing-education course offered with Asklepios Kliniken Schwalm-Eder. Distribution runs through direct emergency admissions, physician referrals, self-referral to outpatient services, and community engagement channels including the BrustPunkt patient seminar series, public health campaigns (Pinktober, Aktion Saubere Hände), cultural events in the hospital chapel, and a website plus social media presence.

Name

Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel

Legal name

Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel GmbH

Website

https://elisabeth-krankenhaus-kassel.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel is a general and standard care hospital in Kassel, Germany, providing 24/7 emergency medicine, cardiology, oncology, breast care, trauma surgery, and bariatric services to the North Hesse population, now operating under Marien-Elisabeth-Kliniken Kassel gGmbH within the Vinzenz Gruppe Fulda network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (6223)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC), Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB)

Keywords

• Hospital services
• Emergency medical care
• Cardiac arrest center
• Breast cancer treatment
• Inpatient surgical care

Headquarters

HQ city

Kassel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Statutory Health Insurance (GKV) Reimbursement: Hospital services are reimbursed through the German Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) system via statutory health insurance funds. As a hospital in Germany's regulated healthcare system, revenue is generated through case-based flat-rate payments per diagnosis, supplemented by nursing budgets and emergency surcharges.
2. Private Health Insurance and Self-Pay Services: Revenue from privately insured patients and self-pay services including additional/comfort services (Wahlleistungsstation), outpatient services through the MVZ, and physiotherapy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel is a general and standard care hospital providing 24/7 emergency, inpatient, and outpatient medical services across multiple specialties. Its offerings span a central emergency department with dual shock rooms, specialized clinics in cardiology, gastroenterology and oncology, general/visceral surgery, trauma surgery and orthopedics, anesthesiology and intensive care, as well as certified centers for breast cancer, obesity/metabolic surgery, and cardiac arrest. The hospital also operates an affiliated Medical Care Center (MVZ) for outpatient services.

Product overview

Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel is a general and standard care hospital providing a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient medical services. The hospital operates multiple specialized clinics including Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Oncology, and General/Visceral Surgery, along with certified centers such as the Breast Center (one of the largest in Germany), a Local Trauma Center, and the North Hesse Obesity Center. Key services include a 24/7 Central Emergency Department with two shock rooms (trauma and non-trauma), cardiac catheterization laboratory, palliative care, and psycho-oncology support. The hospital also operates a Medical Supply Center (MVZ) offering ambulatory care and provides specialty services including radiology, endoscopy, physiotherapy, and nutritional counseling. As a teaching hospital of the University of Southampton, the hospital combines traditional values with modern medical practice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Central Emergency Department (Zentrale Notaufnahme) 24/7 central emergency department serving as the primary entry point for emergency patients, including those routed by IVENA, with extended capability to treat children and adolescents aged 12 and older in surgery and orthopedics since February 2025.
• Cardiology Clinic (Klinik für Kardiologie) Specialized cardiac care clinic offering diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions, supported by a 24/7 cardiac catheterization laboratory as part of the certified Cardiac Arrest Center.
• Gastroenterology and Oncology Clinic (Klinik für Gastroenterologie und Onkologie) Specialty clinic providing diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders and cancer, including chemotherapy services for oncology patients.
• Breast Center (Brustzentrum) Certified breast cancer center, one of the largest in Germany, providing comprehensive breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, surgery, chemotherapy, psycho-oncology support, and the BrustPunkt patient education series.
• Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine Clinic Department providing anesthesia, intensive care, and emergency medical services, including two specialized shock rooms (surgical/trauma and non-trauma/internal medicine).
• Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics Clinic (Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie) Specialty department treating musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic conditions, including emergency surgical and trauma care for children and adolescents aged 12 and older.
• General and Visceral Surgery Clinic (Klinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie) Surgical department specializing in general and abdominal surgery, including bariatric and weight-loss procedures as part of the Adipositaszentrum Nordhessen.
• Local Trauma Center (Lokales Traumazentrum) Certified local trauma center providing specialized care for severely injured patients as part of the regional trauma network.
• Palliative Care Service (Palliativdienst) Palliative and hospice care service providing medical, psychological, and pastoral support for seriously ill patients and their families, in collaboration with Hospizverein Kassel.
• Medical Care Center / MVZ (Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum) Outpatient medical care center providing ambulatory specialty services in close proximity to the hospital under the Marien-Elisabeth-Kliniken umbrella.
• Oncology Navigator Service (Onkolotsen-Beratung) Certified oncology navigation and counseling service providing emotional support, information, and care coordination for cancer patients and their families.
• North Hesse Obesity Center (Adipositaszentrum Nordhessen) Certified Competence Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery (since November 2018, certified by DAG, DGAV, DGE), offering comprehensive surgical and non-surgical obesity treatment including bariatric surgery, nutritional counseling, psychotherapy, physiotherapy, and post-bariatric plastic surgery.
• Radiology (Radiologie) Diagnostic imaging department providing radiology services for inpatients and outpatients.
• Endoscopy (Endoskopie) Endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures department supporting gastroenterology and other specialties.
• Physiotherapy (Physiotherapie) Physical therapy services for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation.
• Nutritional Counseling (Ernährungsberatung) Outpatient nutritional counseling services supporting patient care, particularly for bariatric and chronic disease patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,800 emergency patients transported to the hospital per year (IVENA 2024 data)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marienkrankenhaus Kassel gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025Marienkrankenhaus Kassel gGmbH and Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel GmbH merged to form Marien-Elisabeth-Kliniken Kassel gGmbH. This new entity operates three hospital locations: Marienkrankenhaus Kassel, St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Volkmarsen, and Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel, plus a shared Medical Care Center (MVZ). The merger aims to bundle competencies, create synergies, and secure the future viability of the clinics in Kassel and North Hesse.
• St. Vinzenz gGmbH Fulda (Vinzenz Gruppe Fulda)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2024The Elisabeth Vinzenz Verbund GmbH sold 100% of the shares in Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel GmbH (including its stake in the Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum am Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel gGmbH) to St. Vinzenz gGmbH Fulda (Vinzenz Gruppe Fulda). The transition date was 1 January 2025. The Vinzenz Gruppe Fulda is a Catholic hospital group operating approximately 1,000 hospital beds across 15 locations in Hesse, with 350 nursing home places, hospice facilities, and generating annual revenue of approximately €270 million with over 3,000 employees. This acquisition integrated Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel alongside Marienkrankenhaus Kassel into the Marien-Elisabeth-Kliniken Kassel gGmbH entity.
• Asklepios Kliniken Schwalm-EderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Asklepios Kliniken Schwalm-Eder to offer a certified 80-hour continuing education course in emergency medicine (Zusatzweiterbildung Notfallmedizin) twice per year. The course is fee-based and targets physicians.
• Orthopädische Praxisklinik Baunatal-WolfhagenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation partner for patient information events. The orthopedic practice conducts patient seminars at the hospital's MVZ Baunatal location, covering topics such as hip arthrosis and joint replacement.
• Adipositaszentrum NordhessenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Adipositaszentrum Nordhessen (based at Marienkrankenhaus Kassel) has integrated the services of the former obesity center at the Weinberg site. Dr. Sven Fischer, Chief Physician of General and Visceral Surgery at Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel, performs bariatric surgeries at Marienkrankenhaus. The center maintains close cooperation with the Antirefluxchirurgie center and follows treatment guidelines of DAG, DGAV, and DGE.
• Hospizverein KasselminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe hospital's palliative care service (Palliativdienst) collaborates with Hospizverein Kassel for hospice care and support. Both organizations host joint community events (e.g., waffle meetings) to promote understanding and cooperation in palliative and hospice care.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) Region KasselminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint emergency training exercises with ASB, including realistic, interdisciplinary shock room drills covering airway management, thoracic drainage, coniotomy, and CPR simulation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Helios Kliniken: Germany's largest private hospital group operating ~90 facilities nationwide including Helios Kliniken in Hesse. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering general and specialty inpatient services under similar DRG reimbursement dynamics.
• Asklepios Kliniken: One of Germany's largest private hospital operators with sites across Hesse including Asklepios Kliniken Schwalm-Eder (a current partner of Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel on the Notfallmedizin course). Comparable as a broad hospital incumbent with similar DRG-driven economics.
• Sana Kliniken: German private hospital group with multiple acute care hospitals across Hesse and other states. Comparable as a Catholic-rooted broad hospital operator with mixed general and specialty service portfolios under the same GKV reimbursement regime.
• Schoen Klinik: German hospital chain specializing in orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and psychosomatic care. Relevant as a specialty-focused operator that competes for high-margin specialty referrals (orthopedics, cardiology) generated from Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel's catchment.

Regional players

• DRK-Kliniken Nordhessen: German Red Cross hospital group operating facilities in North Hesse, providing general and standard care services. Comparable regional competitor operating in overlapping North Hesse markets under the same German DRG framework.

Direct peers

• Marienkrankenhaus Kassel: Hesse-based general hospital that merged with Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel in September 2025 to form Marien-Elisabeth-Kliniken Kassel gGmbH. Pre-merger it was a direct peer providing overlapping specialty and emergency services across the same Kassel/North Hesse catchment.
• Klinikum Kassel: Public-sector maximum-care hospital in the same city of Kassel, providing a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including emergency care, cardiology, oncology, and surgery. Direct competitor for tertiary referrals, physician recruitment, and emergency patient routing in the Kassel catchment.
• Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg (UKGM): Hesse's university hospital providing maximum-care and academic tertiary services. Competes with Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Kassel for complex cases, specialist physicians, and residency rotations, and represents the natural academic referral destination within Hesse.
• St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Volkmarsen: Catholic hospital in Volkmarsen, North Hesse, also part of the new Marien-Elisabeth-Kliniken Kassel gGmbH entity. A direct regional peer providing comparable general/standard care within the merged organization's footprint.
• Agaplesion Diakonie-Kliniken Kassel: Operates Diakonie-Krankenhaus Wehrda and other facilities in the Kassel region, providing general hospital care under a Protestant (diaconal) operator. Directly comparable as a competing faith-based general/standard care provider serving overlapping North Hesse patient populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/elisabethkrankenhauskassel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elisabeth-krankenhaus

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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