Hypertension Disease Management in a German Private Health Insurance
Lickvers, K.; Kottmair, S.; Ziegenhagen, D.J.; Müller, M.; Middeke, M. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2005 · Heft 7 · S. 1 bis 1
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Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund/Ziele und Forschungsfragen: In July 2003 a hypertension disease management program (H-DMP)was started by a German private health insurance (DKV). The H-DMP primarily aims at patient self-management education and compliance support. First results of 800 members are available. Material und Methoden: Participation is voluntary and free of charge. The service elements encompass regular care calls, quality approved patient education material, structured and written feedback for members and physicians (health reports), as well as an individual cardiovascular risk profile for each patient. Treatment targets…