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[Disease management programs in Germany. Current focus and further development].

S Richard1

  • 1AOK Berlin, Berlin. Sabine.Richard@bln.aok.de

Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz
|September 2, 2004
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Germany

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare policy and management
  • Chronic disease care coordination
  • Health services research

Context:

  • The German healthcare system's structure poses challenges for long-term care of chronically ill patients.
  • Nationwide disease management programs (DMPs) are being implemented by German sickness funds for conditions like diabetes and breast cancer.
  • These programs are evidence-based and adhere to centrally defined performance standards.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of centrally defined, evidence-based disease management programs in improving care coordination for chronically ill patients in Germany.
  • To assess the implementation status and challenges of DMPs for diabetes and breast cancer within the German healthcare system.
  • To analyze the administrative costs associated with DMPs and their impact on overall healthcare efficiency.

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Summary:

  • German sickness funds have launched nationwide, evidence-based disease management programs for chronic conditions like diabetes, with breast cancer programs in development.
  • These programs aim to enhance care coordination across different healthcare sectors, guided by central standards and federal accreditation.
  • Despite efforts to improve care, the administrative costs of these programs are a significant point of criticism.

Impact:

  • Disease management programs have the potential to improve the quality of care for chronically ill individuals in Germany.
  • The findings highlight the trade-offs between centralized quality standards and the administrative burden within healthcare systems.
  • Further research is needed to optimize DMP structures and mitigate associated costs for sustainable chronic care management.