Merger of the Frankenberg and Korbach clinics: A strong health network is created!

Merger of the Frankenberg and Korbach clinics: A strong health network is created!

In a groundbreaking decision for medical care in rural areas, the merger of the clinics in Frankenberg and Korbach is being prepared for January 1, 2026. This happens under the condition that the responsible district and city committees approve the merger. According to 112-magazin.de, extensive strategic, organizational and legal preparatory work has already been done to develop a sustainable hospital concept.

The aim of the merger is to create a supra-regionally effective offering for modern healthcare and to strengthen specialized medicine in both facilities. However, it should be emphasized that 95 percent of the existing services at both locations remain unchanged. Significant measures such as the bundling of endoprosthetics in Korbach, the renovation of the emergency room and the expansion of intensive care units in Frankenberg are part of the planned developments.

Background and general conditions of the merger

A central element of the merger is the development of a tailor-made medical strategy that is based on geographical conditions, the competitive landscape and demographic development. The strategy also includes a comprehensive analysis of the existing services of both clinics as well as the examination of various scenarios and strategic options for the future.

The merger comes against the backdrop of a comprehensive hospital reform that will allow facilities to merge without competition hurdles by the end of 2030. As Ärzteblatt.de reports, this was decided as part of the Hospital Care Improvement Act (KHVVG). The responsible state authorities must approve the merger in order to be able to immediately benefit from the advantages of this reform.

Financial aspects and investments

Extensive investments amounting to several million euros are planned for the two clinics by 2030, which will be supported by funding from a special investment program from the state of Hesse. The planned measures include the renovation of the gynecological operating theaters and the creation of a stroke unit in Frankenberg - all steps that aim to sustainably increase the quality of care.

There will also be financial support from the state of Hesse, which should significantly contribute to improving the economic situation of both houses. Despite the structural deficits that still exist, efforts are being made to minimize the financial burden of the upcoming hospital reforms.

In summary, it can be said that the merger of the clinics in Frankenberg and Korbach represents an example of future-oriented healthcare in rural areas. This initiative could be the beginning of a new, successful chapter for the medical infrastructure in Hesse. The committee's decision is still pending, but preparations are already in full swing.