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Supply management
Wer bezahlt eigentlich die Infrastruktur im Gesundheitswesen?
Staatliche Daseinsfürsorge umfasst auch die Bereitstellung der Infrastruktur für die medizinische Versorgung. Eine große Rolle spielen dabei die Krankenhäuser. Die SBK Siemens-Betriebskrankenkasse erklärt, welche Krankenhauskosten der Staat trägt und welche die Versicherten selbst.
20.08.2024
Up to 850,000 people suffer from diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) each year, a serious complication of diabetes mellitus. Approximately 50,000 sufferers even require leg or foot amputation. The main goals of DFS therapy are therefore to prevent the loss of lower limbs...
20.08.2024
Indikationen
10 years of vedolizumab in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
„"As recently as the 1940s—before the introduction of potent medications—IBD was considered a cancer, and many sufferers died from it," explained Prof. Dr. Dr. Stefan Schreiber, Kiel, at Takeda's virtual anniversary press conference on July 15, 2024. Then came anti-inflammatory drugs...
20.08.2024
study
New findings on obesity caused by artificial baby formula
Breastfeeding has a natural protective effect against obesity and diabetes in childhood and adulthood. In contrast, artificial infant formula can lead to excessive fat accumulation, increasing the risk of obesity.
19.08.2024
Supply management
Innovation Committee decides on project results – range of topics from family scout to online addiction support
On August 16, the Innovation Committee of the Federal Joint Committee made a total of eight decisions regarding the handling of project results and published them on its website. In the decisions, the Innovation Committee explains whether it will issue a recommendation for the broad use of the...
19.08.2024
digitalization
Organ donations: Entry in the online register now also possible via the AOK app
AOK policyholders can now register their willingness to donate organs and tissues in the online register maintained by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) using the "AOK Mein Leben" app. Policyholders can use the new app feature after registering with...
19.08.2024
Supply management
Zero tolerance for violence in hospitals
Many hospital employees have experienced violence and/or aggression from patients or their companions. 94 percent of emergency room employees report verbal abuse, 70 percent physical abuse...
19.08.2024
Supply management
Zero per mille is best – new DGE position paper on alcohol
For a long time, alcohol in moderation was considered acceptable. An evening glass of beer or wine was associated with a slightly lower mortality rate—referred to as the "French Paradox." The German...
19.08.2024
Supply management
DMP regulations in the GHG: AOK warns of poorer care
The AOK (German Health Insurance Association) warns of a deterioration in care for the 7.4 million chronically ill patients currently enrolled in the statutory health insurance companies' disease management programs (DMPs) and of an overload of doctor's offices due to the planned "Healthy Heart Act" (GHG). In...