For more than four decades, Klinikum Malcherhof Baden has focused on the treatment of rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders. Due to demographic change and our modern lifestyle, these are more relevant than ever.
Around a quarter of Austrians suffer from inflammatory or degenerative rheumatic complaints, with the figure rising to 40 percent from the age of 55. For those affected, this means pain, reduced quality of life and mobility, frequent sick leave, sometimes permanent disabilities and often the loss of the ability to work with considerable loss of income. Rheumatic diseases are not only a burden on the individual, but also on the healthcare system. They cause the most sick days and are the second most common reason for early retirement.
The number of orthopaedic operations has also been rising continuously for decades. According to Statistics Austria, around 240,000 operations on the musculoskeletal system were performed across Austria in 1997, rising to 306,000 in 2019. After a corona-related decline, the number was again above 297,000 in 2023. There is no end in sight to this trend, making medical rehabilitation a key factor in maintaining mobility and quality of life while at the same time reducing costs for the healthcare system. This is precisely where Klinikum Malcherhof Baden comes in. The ground-breaking ceremony for the former "Rheuma Special Hospital of the SVA der gewerblichen Wirtschaft" took place in October 1975. Since its opening in 1978, the clinic, which has since been completely renovated and expanded, has offered specialized rehabilitation for people with musculoskeletal disorders. Today, around 3,000 patients are treated here as inpatients every year.
"The rehabilitation of these clinical pictures is becoming increasingly important in view of the constantly ageing population, our increasingly sedentary lifestyle and the rising number of orthopaedic operations. Specialized facilities, such as the Malcherhof Baden Clinic, are a crucial component of our healthcare provision in order to maintain mobility and quality of life while avoiding the costs of early retirement," emphasizes Dr. Alexander Biach, CEO of the SVS.
More than 40 years of experience - expertise for the future
The choice of Baden as a location was no coincidence: the spa town and UNESCO World Heritage Site has been known since Roman times for its thermal springs and the treatment of rheumatic diseases. "The focus is on people with complex systemic diseases who require highly specialized, complex therapies. This is exactly what we offer with a dedicated team of highly trained staff, so that our patients can quickly return to their everyday lives and work," explains Karin Kovar, BA MA, Operational Director of the Malcherhof.
Between 2010 and 2012, the clinic was extensively renovated and a new building was added. Today, 173 modern single rooms are available. But the focus is still on the future, because even after more than four decades, the Malcherhof remains innovative. "For example, we are working on tele-rehab programs and the connection to the electronic health record ELGA. This will enable us to provide even better support for our insured patients in future, even beyond their inpatient stay," says Kovar. At the same time, medical training therapy is being continuously developed to provide patients with even more targeted support in rebuilding strength, mobility and endurance. Modern equipment, new training methods and individually tailored programs ensure that patients are optimally prepared for everyday life and professional reintegration.
Klinikum Malcherhof Baden
Klinikum Malcherhof Baden is a modern rehabilitation clinic specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. For rheumatic complaints or after orthopaedic surgery, the clinic offers a targeted range of services tailored to individual needs. Every patient receives holistic support and care. Malcherhof is operated by Mavie Med in the form of a public-private partnership model with the Social Insurance for the Self-Employed (SVS).
www.klinikum-malcherhof.at
SVS, the social insurance for the self-employed
A healthy country needs healthy self-employed people - and someone who is committed to their social security: That is the SVS. A community of 1.3 million insured persons who are there for each other from birth to old age under the motto "Healthier together". As a health, accident and pension insurance company, the SVS covers all sectors and is organized as a nationwide, professional institution. Nine healthcare facilities with over 1,000 beds, 8,000 contract doctors, 3,000 dentists and a further 9,000 contract partners, such as physiotherapists and speech therapists, are available to insured persons throughout Austria. The volume of funds amounts to 13.2 billion euros. Chairman is Peter Lehner, General Director is Dr. Alexander Biach. www.svs.at
Mavie Med
Mavie Med is a leading operator of private healthcare facilities in Austria and employs around 2,100 people. The group of companies includes Privatklinik Döbling, Ambulatorium Döbling, Privatkliniken Confraternität and Goldenes Kreuz in Vienna, Privatklinik Wehrle-Diakonissen in Salzburg, Privatklinik Graz Ragnitz and Privatklinik Wörgl in Tyrol. As part of private-public partnership (PPP) models with the SVS, Mavie Med operates the Malcherhof Baden clinic, which specializes in rehabilitation medicine, and the health center for the self-employed in Vienna. Mavie Med is part of Mavie, a holistic health brand that supports people throughout their lives in maintaining and improving their health and belongs to UNIQA Insurance Group AG. www.mavie-med.at/de/
Queries:
Nicole Rauchlechner, MA
Marketing & Communication
Mavie Med Holding GmbH
M: +43 664 6295745
nicole.rauchlechner@mavie-med.at - www.klinikum-malcherhof.at
