Bundesverband Geriatrie e.V.

What Bundesverband Geriatrie e.V. does

Bundesverband Geriatrie e.V. is a non-profit registered association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1995 and headquartered in Berlin, operating as the nationwide apex body (Spitzenverband) for inpatient geriatric care providers in Germany. It represents approximately 400 member facilities — geriatric hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, and ambulatory/mobile care providers — collectively operating roughly 23,000 beds and treatment places, organized through 16 state-level associations (Landesverbände) covering every German Bundesland.

The association's core offerings span four interlocking product lines: proprietary education and certifications under the ZERCUR GERIATRIE® brand (basis course, Fachweiterbildung Pflege, Fachweiterbildung Therapeuten, and Pflegeassistenz modules); quality assurance via the GEMIDAS® Pro benchmarking database, Qualitätssiegel Geriatrie certification family, the atz® Alterstraumatologisches Zentrum program, and the Alterstraumaregister; the DRG-Praxiswissen und Kodierhandbuch Geriatrie publication (online + print, quarterly updates via Kohlhammer); and policy advocacy including position papers (Stellungnahmen), co-organization of the annual REHA-Rechtstag, and Bundestag Lobby Register registration. Strategic projects in flight include the Deutsches Geriatrie Register launching in 2026 and a Geriatriekonzept update aligned with the KHVVG hospital reform.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring membership dues from the ~400 member facilities (following a qualification process involving a 25-page self-assessment and on-site visitation); annual subscriptions and per-event fees for educational seminars, coding workshops, and conferences; and publication subscriptions for DRG-Praxiswissen (single-seat 59 EUR/year, two-seat 89 EUR/year). The organization is governed by an elected board led by Vorstandsvorsitzender Dr. rer. medic. Mark Lönnies and Geschäftsführer Dirk van den Heuvel, supported by a small Geschäftsstelle of approximately 6 employees.

Name

Bundesverband Geriatrie e.V.

Legal name

Bundesverband Geriatrie e. V.

Website

https://bv-geriatrie.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bundesverband Geriatrie e.V. is a Berlin-based non-profit apex association representing ~400 German geriatric hospitals and rehabilitation clinics (~23,000 beds), delivering membership qualification, ZERCUR GERIATRIE® certifications, GEMIDAS Pro quality data, and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Professional Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Benefits, Insurance & Long-Term Care Planning Navigation (Medicare/Medicaid/LTC) (HLADALAI)

Keywords

• Healthcare professional association
• Geriatric care advocacy
• Medical quality certification
• Continuing medical education
• DRG coding services

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The association generates revenue through membership fees from approximately 400 member facilities (hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, and ambulatory/mobile care providers). Membership involves a rigorous qualification process including a 25-page self-assessment and on-site visitation.
2. Event and Seminar Fees: Revenue from educational events including virtual coding seminars (e.g., 232.05 EUR incl. VAT per participant for non-members), REHA-Rechtstag conference fees (249 EUR for member organizations), and other training programs.
3. DRG-Praxiswissen Publication Subscriptions: Annual subscription fees for the DRG-Praxiswissen online database and print edition. Single license: 59 EUR/year; two-seat license: 89 EUR/year. Sold through Kohlhammer Onlineshop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bundesverband Geriatrie e.V. is a non-profit nationwide umbrella association representing approximately 400 geriatric hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, and ambulatory/mobile care providers in Germany. The association sells membership services, certified training curricula (ZERCUR GERIATRIE), quality assurance databases (GEMIDAS Pro), DRG coding publications, and quality seal certifications for geriatric care facilities, while also conducting political advocacy on geriatric care policy.

Product overview

Bundesverband Geriatrie e.V. is a nationwide umbrella organization representing approximately 400 geriatric clinics and rehabilitation facilities with about 23,000 beds/treatment places. The organization offers a portfolio of quality assurance tools (GEMIDAS® Pro), education programs (ZERCUR GERIATRIE® training courses), publications (Weißbuch Geriatrie, Geriatriekonzept, DRG-Praxiswissen), and certifications (Qualitätssiegel Geriatrie, atz® Alterstraumatologisches Zentrum). Key initiatives include the Deutsches Geriatrie Register for structured care data, and the Geriatrischer Versorgungsverbund for cross-sector care networks. The organization also advocates for geriatric care policy and conducts voluntary quality audits of member facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 400 member facilities with approximately 23,000 beds/treatment places voluntarily committed to association quality standards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bundesverband Deutscher Berufsförderungswerke (BV BFW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBV BFW co-organizes the annual REHA-Rechtstag (Rehabilitation Law Day), a central platform for exchange and discussion of current social and rehabilitation law questions. This is a joint initiative among four organizations.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Medizinische Rehabilitation (DEGEMED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEGEMED co-organizes the REHA-Rechtstag and collaborated on the FAQ list for rehabilitation framework recommendations. The Bundesverband Geriatrie works jointly with DEGEMED on standards and policy in rehabilitation.
• Deutsche Vereinigung für Rehabilitation (DVfR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVfR co-organizes the REHA-Rechtstag as one of four partner organizations, bringing together representatives from all stakeholders in rehabilitation and participation.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Geriatrie (DGG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGG and the Bundesverband Geriatrie collaborate on standards, medical education, the Gemeinschaftskongress (joint annual congress), the Deutsches Geriatrie Register, and joint surveys on physician demographics in geriatrics. The Bundesverband supports DGG in professional policy development.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gerontologie und Geriatrie (DGGG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DGGG and DGG jointly host the annual Gemeinschaftskongress, which the Bundesverband Geriatrie actively participates in.
• Ev. Diakonieverein Berlin-ZehlendorfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ZERCUR GERIATRIE certification program was originally designed and launched in 2010 as a joint development between the Bundesverband Geriatrie and the Ev. Diakonieverein Berlin-Zehlendorf.
• Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Seniorenorganisationen e.V. (BAGSO)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Bundesverband Geriatrie maintains a presence at BAGSO's annual Deutscher Seniorentag event, the largest gathering of senior organizations in Germany, to raise awareness of geriatric care among seniors and caregivers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Geriatrie (DGG): Scientific medical society for geriatric medicine in Germany. Directly comparable as the physician-side counterpart to the Bundesverband Geriatrie's facility-side representation; the two organizations co-publish the Gemeinschaftskongress and jointly operate the Deutsches Geriatrie Register.
• DEGEMED (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Medizinische Rehabilitation): German medical rehabilitation association. Directly comparable as a peer trade body for rehabilitation providers; co-organizes the REHA-Rechtstag with the Bundesverband Geriatrie and collaborates on FAQ lists and rehabilitation framework recommendations.
• Deutsche Vereinigung für Rehabilitation (DVfR): Cross-stakeholder rehabilitation association in Germany. Directly comparable as a partner association in the same policy and standards space; one of the four co-organizers of REHA-Rechtstag and a collaborator on rehabilitation policy frameworks.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gerontologie und Geriatrie (DGGG): German scientific society for gerontology and geriatrics. Directly comparable as a peer professional body focused on aging and geriatric care; jointly hosts the annual Gemeinschaftskongress with DGG, which the Bundesverband Geriatrie actively participates in.
• Bundesverband Deutscher Berufsförderungswerke (BV BFW): Federal association of German vocational rehabilitation centers. Directly comparable as a partner federation of rehabilitation providers; co-organizes the REHA-Rechtstag with the Bundesverband Geriatrie, DEGEMED, and DVfR.

Broad incumbents

• Deutsche Krankenhausgesellschaft (DKG): The national hospital association of Germany, representing all hospital operators. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same hospital and health-policy space — the DKG leads federal lobbying on KHVVG and related reforms in which the Bundesverband Geriatrie seeks geriatric-specific provisions.
• Bundesärztekammer (BÄK): The federal chamber of physicians in Germany. Comparable as a broad incumbent that sets physician training standards and influences healthcare legislation; the Bundesverband Geriatrie interacts with the BÄK on geriatric physician certification and workforce policy.

Others

• AWMF (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Wissenschaftlichen Medizinischen Fachgesellschaften): Working group of German scientific medical societies. Comparable as an umbrella coordination body in the German healthcare ecosystem, of which the Bundesverband Geriatrie's scientific partners (DGG, DGGG) are members.
• Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Seniorenorganisationen (BAGSO): Federal association of senior citizens' organizations in Germany. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem player in the aging-and-care space; the Bundesverband Geriatrie maintains a presence at BAGSO's annual Deutscher Seniorentag to raise awareness of geriatric care.
• Diakonie Deutschland: The social welfare arm of the Protestant Church in Germany, operating numerous geriatric hospitals, rehab clinics, and care providers. Comparable as a major provider-side organization whose facilities include Bundesverband Geriatrie members and whose standards influence the association's advocacy work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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