Household -producing care reaches impressive 3 million insured persons!
Household -producing care reaches impressive 3 million insured persons!
Baden-Baden, Deutschland - What is happening in the world of general practitioners? In Baden-Württemberg, the facts about the household-centered supply (HZV) have developed impressively. Since its introduction in 2004 by the GKV Modernization Act, HZV has blossomed into a central component of the German health system. About 10 million legally insured throughout Germany participate in the general practitioner program.
The role of general practitioners in the system
The special thing about the HZV: General practitioners take on the central role in health care. Patients are encouraged to first consult their family practice for health issues. Direct use is only possible in exceptions, as with eye or gynecologists. This regulation promotes the relationship between patients and family doctors and ensures that the care is better coordinated. A large number of studies show that the HZV reduces the number of hospital stays and improves medication.
How does participation work? It couldn't be easier: patients have to make a declaration of participation and undertake to see their elected family doctor. Health insurance companies are even obliged to offer HZV contracts and have the opportunity to score with special family doctor tariffs. So it's good business for all sides.
future challenges
Clearly on the right track are the general practitioners, but the challenges grow. Demographic change in particular presents the system for new tasks. The introduction of the supply assistants in the family practice (VERAH), for example, is a step in the right direction to further increase the quality of care. These assistants support the general practitioners, especially in the care of chronically ill patients.
The HZV thus remains a proven and high -quality model of primary care. While critics are concerned about the transmission of primary medical approach to the system of associations of statutory health insurance, the practical implementation shows that there are also positive developments. Current focus is also on the integration of climate -associated diseases in the HZV - a sign that the system remains flexible and adapts to new challenges.
In summary, it can be said: The household-centered supply is on a very good way and enjoys the trust of the population in Baden-Württemberg and beyond. Dr. Braun and Dr. Bublitz are optimistic about the future and are convinced that political support and innovative approaches can further increase the quality of care. We can be excited to see how this model will develop.| Details | |
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