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KBV

Abbreviation for Kassenärztliche Bundesvereinigung

In short and in plain language

The KBV is a national body for doctors in Germany. These doctors treat people with public health cover.

It speaks for them. It also describes how some tasks work.

Examples are video visits and sick notes sent online.

Definition
The KBV is the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Germany. Among other things, it describes procedures such as video consultations and electronic sick notes.

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