Abstracts by keywords: Drug discount contracts
The introduction of individual contracts in the area of pharmaceuticals enabled the statutory health insurance companies to carry out further structural development, so that the significant savings potential, particularly in the generics market, could be leveraged. Since 2003, health insurance companies have had the option of concluding discount agreements with drug manufacturers. With the legal changes to the GKV-WSG, these contracts have been able to take effect since 2007, since since then pharmacists have also been obliged to sell discounted products unless the prescribing doctor has ruled out substitution.
24.01.2013
Patient coaching as an innovative service in healthcare serves the purpose of promoting therapy adherence (compliance, adherence), active participation and self-management of patients in overcoming their illness, taking into account individual preferences. In this episode, examples are given of the efficiency reserves that can be expected from patient coaching compared to the effects of drug discount agreements, and that some health insurance companies have integrated patient coaching programs into their care management as pilot projects. A classification matrix is presented for more transparency of coaching programs. In addition, numerous open questions are addressed, which could be answered by appropriate health services research.