Rhoen Klinikum AG and the two universities in Giessen and Marburg have reached a joint agreement on the future of the UnivUniversity Hospital Giessen and Marburg Gmbh (UKGM). The agreed objectives are to further develop high-quality medical care in Central Hesse, ensure first-class research and teaching, improve job security for the around 9,700 employees, and strengthen the cooperation between the state, the universities, the UKGM and its operator, RHoN-KLINIKUM AG. Agreement was also reached on the start of the particle therapy centre in Marburg's Lahnbergen hills no later than the end of 2013.

It was further established that work would begin on renovating existing buildings and the construction of three new clinics. In return, UKGM is to receive investment grants from Hesse as well as compensation of EUR 3 million per year to support research and teaching in two separate locations. Details of the agreement: Particle therapy and the treatment of patients scheduled to start in Marburg no later than December 31 of this year; in return the State of Hesse will not pursue legal claims through court proceedings; A moratorium on recruitment until the end of 2014.

To this end open-ended discussions on the results of the McKinsey report will be held with works councils and social partners. The UKGM will take on 150 of the 367 so-called returnees as part of a personnel sharing agreement. Around 100 will remain with the State of Hesse.

Early retirement options will be considered for others. Beginning in 2013, RH-N-KLINIKUM AG will start construction work on three new clinics in Giessen and Marburg and carry out essential renovation measures at other sites. Increased co-determination and control rights of the State of Hesse are to be realized through four additional members of the supervisory board, a newly created advisory council and an ombudsman.