About us

The German Digital Healthcare Association (SVDGV) is the joint voice of all eHealth providers and supporters in Germany. The association supports its members in their dialogue with other stakeholders in the healthcare system, policymakers and the public.

The German Digital Healthcare Association is the leading industry association for eHealth companies in Germany. Founded in December 2019, it brings together more than 160 companies. The association pools the expertise and concerns of providers, developers and supporters of digital health solutions. Its aim is to actively shape the framework for digital healthcare in Germany and to unlock its potential for patients, healthcare providers and the healthcare system as a whole.

We are shaping the future of digital healthcare.

5,300

Employees of member companies

9 million

patients served

33,000

healthcare professionals who prescribe or use our members' products in their
work

103

certified medical devices developed
by our members

Our values. Our promise.

We are paving the way for a digital healthcare system that is easily accessible to everyone, anytime and anywhere.

The association's board consists of up to seven members. It reflects the diversity of the digital health industry and ensures that our members' interests are comprehensively represented. To share the work efficiently, the board is organised into portfolios, with each board member responsible for specific areas. The association's office supports the board in carrying out its tasks and handles day-to-day operations. It is the central point of contact for members, partners and anyone interested, and ensures that the association's work is organised and coordinated smoothly.

Our goals

Advocacy:
We represent the interests of our
members vis-à-vis political
institutions, decision-makers and relevant stakeholders in the healthcare sector.

Exchange of experience:
The association serves as a platform
connecting stakeholders from politics, healthcare, science and industry.

‍Education:
We promote understanding of the
benefits of digital
healthcare among the general public and strengthen trust in innovative technologies.

The SVDGV is committed to giving digital technologies a firm place in healthcare, for more efficient, more accessible and more patient-centred care in Germany.

The Board

The Office

Shape the future of digital healthcare with us.

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