Examines how Germany's disease management programs featuring information technology support, designated ambulatory care doctors, focus on self-management, quality assurance, and financial incentives raised quality and satisfaction. Outlines implications.
Title: Disease-Management Programs Can Improve Quality of Care for the Chronically Ill, Even in a Weak Primary Care System: A Case Study From Germany
Publication date 2011-11-03
Publication Year 2011
Authors
Dagmar Starke
, Leonhard Hansen
, Lutz Altenhofen
, Stephanie Stock
Copyright holder(s)
Commonwealth Fund
Geographical Focus
Europe (Western) / Germany
Keywords
disease management
, patients
, care
, diabetes
, sickness funds
Document type
CaseStudy
Language
English
URL: https://www.issuelab.org/resource/disease-management-programs-can-improve-quality-of-care-for-the-chronically-ill-even-in-a-weak-primary-care-system-a-case-study-from-germany.html
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