The health company in Styria. Companies Business areas Locations-LKH / LPZ Patient info communication Jobs & Education Award You are here: Home / Company / about us about us Awards Leadership principles Mission statement Social responsibility Strategic directions Code of Conduct Economic factor organization Contact Top Topics Hospitals Mission Videos Photos Cycle job board training G'sund patients' rights Baby Portal about us In 1985 the clocks began to tick differently in the Styrian hospital landscape. The state hospitals that had been administered up to that point were transferred to a new company organized under private law - Steiermärkische Krankenanstaltengesellschaft mbH (KAGes) - which is 100% owned by the State of Styria. Pioneer in the health system This secured the existing medical standard and its further development. In addition, it was possible to introduce the most modern management methods, creating the best conditions for greater profitability in the operation and expansion of the hospitals. With this "privatization of public hospitals", Styria took a pioneering step in the nationwide health system, which served as a role model for many other federal states. One of the largest private companies and the largest employer in Styria was created. Core task The KAGes is not geared towards profit, it is non-profit and serves the common good. Your core business task is the establishment and operation of state hospitals in the state of Styria and their management. The LKH offer patients seeking help a high level of medical and nursing services around the clock . Land Care Centers At the beginning of 2013, the four state care centers Bad Radkersburg, Kindberg, Knittelfeld and Mautern were integrated into the KAGes, thus expanding the core task to include long-term care. See also organization Locations Economic factor Last update: 02.03.2015 Print page | Feedback on the post | Send post <br /> System: icomedias | | Contact | Imprint | Sitemap