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    • Main Results:

    • Significant efficiency and effectiveness reserves exist within the German healthcare system.
    • The interface between outpatient and inpatient care is a critical area for improvement.
    • Integrative cooperative structures face challenges and may be declining.

    Conclusions:

    • Further optimization of the German healthcare system is necessary.
    • Addressing the outpatient-inpatient care interface is crucial for future healthcare delivery.
    • Support for integrative cooperative structures is needed to leverage scientific findings and improve care coordination.