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Evaluating the impact of telemedicine on healthcare costs and patient outcomes in Germany
| Summary: | This paper explores a cost-benefit analysis of a widespread telemedicine implementation for patients in Germany. Therefore, two separate patient journeys (physical and telemedicine) are designed, cost items are linked to each phase, patient outcomes (benefits) are identified through a survey among German patients, and a comparison between benefits and costs is pursued. This paper shows not only substantial cost-saving potentials for patients by implementing telemedicine as an alternative to physical consultation but also highlights an increase in patient outcomes. The economic evaluation in form of a cost-benefit analysis from the patient perspective supports a telemedicine introduction in Germany. |
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| Main Authors: | Rachuth, Max |
| Subject: | Healthcare Telemedicine Patient journeys Cost benefit analysis CEMS MIM |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Document type: | master thesis |
| Access type: | embargoed access |
| Associated institution: | Universidade Nova de Lisboa |
| Language: | English |
| Origin: | Repositório Institucional da UNL |
| Summary: | This paper explores a cost-benefit analysis of a widespread telemedicine implementation for patients in Germany. Therefore, two separate patient journeys (physical and telemedicine) are designed, cost items are linked to each phase, patient outcomes (benefits) are identified through a survey among German patients, and a comparison between benefits and costs is pursued. This paper shows not only substantial cost-saving potentials for patients by implementing telemedicine as an alternative to physical consultation but also highlights an increase in patient outcomes. The economic evaluation in form of a cost-benefit analysis from the patient perspective supports a telemedicine introduction in Germany. |
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