Clinic revolution in Ehingen: Over 300 million euros for a new future!

Clinic revolution in Ehingen: Over 300 million euros for a new future!

A lot is happening in the health landscape of the Alb-Donau district. ADK GmbH, a major player in the region, has recorded an impressive year-on-year performance increase of around 7% in the first nine months of 2025. These figures are in line with a general trend, even if birth rates are declining slightly. However, operators emphasize that this increase is primarily due to specialized, more complex services and not to a higher number of patients. At ADK GmbH, the focus is particularly on specialist departments such as cardiology and endoprosthetics in Ehingen and visceral surgery in Blaubeuren, as the Schwäbische Zeitung reports.

A key indicator of the quality of medical care is the case mix index, which describes the severity of the illnesses. This has also increased, which speaks for the clinics. In order to meet the requirements of modern medicine, ADK GmbH has also introduced the new Hybrid DRG billing form to bill inpatients who only stay in the hospital for a short time. This measure is supported by lawmakers who plan to increase the number of such billing cases to three million by 2030.

Investment in the future

The future of ADK GmbH looks promising, because an ambitious project is coming up: the construction of a new clinic in Ehingen, which, according to plans, will cost over 300 million euros. The opening date is targeted for 2032. Without this new building, the future of the Ehingen location would be seriously endangered, as the existing buildings cannot meet the new requirements.

Despite the positive developments, the clinics in the Alb-Donau district have an annual deficit of around 10 million euros. This has led to the Alb-Donau district investing in its clinics as part of public services. The delay in new buildings due to economic considerations is also an issue, because the need for nursing places significantly exceeds the existing capacities. In addition, the recruitment of nursing staff from abroad is playing an increasingly important role, as the training includes many international trainees.

Challenges in the nursing sector

However, one of the biggest challenges remains the negative image of the nursing profession, despite the generally better pay. A contradiction arises from the forecasts, which expect a Germany-wide shortage of around 250,000 nursing staff by 2035. To counteract this bottleneck, ADK GmbH relies on employer branding, flexible working hours, training opportunities and transparent communication to retain existing staff and attract new creative minds.

Another point that concerns ADK GmbH is the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine. This technology will become particularly important in the diagnostic area and could revolutionize medical care. Managing director Mr. Mord finds balance in nature and jogging in order to meet the challenges in the health sector.

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For further information about ADK GmbH and the current medical situation in the region, those interested can read the articles in the Schwäbische Zeitung or the details about the Windows ADK Microsoft When it comes to event tickets, we recommend checking out Ticketac so you don't miss an event.