"GKVNET" stands for "GKV-Kommunikationsnetz," which is a secure electronic communication platform for statutory health insurance funds in Germany. It facilitates data exchange among health insurance funds, healthcare providers (such as doctors and hospitals), and social insurance agencies.
Typical functions of software in the "GKVNET" domain may include:
Electronic billing: The software enables the electronic exchange of billing data between health insurance funds and healthcare providers for provided healthcare services.
Communication of insured person data: The software supports the secure exchange of insured person data between health insurance funds and social insurance agencies for administrative purposes such as managing insurance claims and benefits.
Electronic health card (eGK) management: The software provides functions for managing data stored on the electronic health card (eGK), including authenticating insured persons and providing information about insurance claims and benefits.
Application and approval processes: The software supports electronic application and approval processes for certain medical services, including submitting applications and processing approvals by health insurance funds.
Data privacy and security: The software ensures compliance with data privacy regulations and security standards for the secure exchange of sensitive health data via the GKVNET.