>> The Kinzigtal is a kind of showcase model. However, there are certainly other areas in Germany that could be considered for such a model, which is now evidence-based. Could this model be scaled to achieve increased supply on the one hand and increased economy on the other?
You could.

But?
Different things are answered. The most common prejudice heard is that the Kinzigtal model would only work because there are mountains around it and the patients basically can't leave.

Is that correct?
Of course there are mountains. But you should also know that the Kinzigtal is a relatively large, long region of at least 50 kilometers. So you've been driving from one side to the other for a while. In addition, the population in Kinzigtal is relatively mobile, which has to do with the high commuter rate. This means that there are high litter and litter effects in health care as well. You also go to the doctor in the nearest district town and not in your home region.

So the Kinzigtal model is not the best model region?
Not the best, but a possible one. In a big city it might even be easier to set up such a supply project. I don't exactly mean a trendy district that I wouldn't necessarily go to because the mobility is too great and the population is too young.

And the specific supply requirement is too low.
That too. It should be noted, however, that with such a model you always invest in a population as a whole. That is why such a model would be easier to set up in cities or, better, districts with a classic building structure and higher agglomeration.

Are federal states showing interest in your model?
Ministers, members of the state parliament and patient representatives certainly encourage us to think about rural care. ...

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