is project area manager in the AOK Scientific Institute. Born in 1966. Studied mathematics and philosophy in Bonn. Working in the AOK Scientific Institute since 1990. In the hospital research area, management of the hospital analysis project area. Member of the expert group of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Security in accordance with Section 17b Paragraph 7 KHG. Since 2006 head of the Integrated Analyzes research area. Co-editor of the supply report.