Vorlesung HCM_Prof. Merk

DHBW Stuttgart Health Care Management

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  • Introduction to the course by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Merk


Gliederung

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1. Einführung

1.1 Fallbeispiel Krankenhaus1.2 Fallbeispiel Arztpraxis

2. Gesundheit als besonderes Gut

2.1 Definition Gesundheit2.2 Gesundheit als Gut2.3 Gesundheit als Dienstleistung


Gliederung

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3. Management allgemein

3.1 Grundbegriffe3.2 Managementlehre

4. Health Care Management

4.1 Einführung4.2 Der Markt des Gesundheitswesen4.3 Finanzierung4.4 Entwicklung Med-Tec4.5 Blick ins Ausland


Gliederung

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5. Trends im Gesundheitswesen

5.1 Demografische Entwicklung5.2 Epidemiologie5.3 medizinisch-technischer Fortschritt5.4 Digitalisierung und KI


Einführung

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  • Overview of the introduction


Einführung

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1.1 Fallbeispiel Krankenhaus

  • Name: Markus Weber

  • Age: 48 years

  • Marital Status: Married, 3 children

  • Position: Managing Director of Luisenhospital for 12 months (regular care hospital in Southern Germany)

  • Professional career:

    • Graduate of DHBW Stuttgart

    • Trainee program Helios Clinics

    • Deputy Head of Personnel at Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus

    • Assistant to Management Sana Clinics

    • Managing Director Luisenhospital

  • Task: To lead the hospital back into profitability within three years.


Einführung

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1.1 Fallbeispiel Krankenhaus

Current Challenges
  1. Filling the Chief Physician position in Orthopedics & Trauma Surgery.

  2. Nearby hospital (30 km away) expanding gynecological department with aggressive marketing.

  3. Another hospital (50 km away) declared bankruptcy.

  4. The Multi-Functional Center (MVZ) attached to Luisenhospital is underutilized due to low recognition.

  5. Plans for expansion of the MVZ are on hold due to lack of funds.


Einführung

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Krankenhausinsolvenz

  • Increasing wave of insolvencies threatening German hospitals.

  • Over 26 entities have declared insolvency for more than 34 hospitals since November 2022.

  • Over 50% of clinics report financial losses.


Einführung

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Current Financial Status

  • 70% of hospitals report a deficit for 2023, a 19% increase year-on-year.

  • Profit/loss analysis from years 2019-2023.


Einführung

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Krankenhausreform

  • Federal government's plan for "de-economization" of hospital funding, aimed at financial independence from service provision.


Einführung

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Goals of Reform

  • To overcome the hamster wheel effect through advance budgets.

  • Ensure international treatment quality and reduce bureaucracy.

  • The exact funding strategies remain unclear.


Einführung

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Ambulantes Operieren

  • New measures for outpatient procedures effective from January 2024.

  • Agreement on making outpatient surgery more attractive.


Einführung

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Hybrid-DRG

  • Introduction of a sector-equal payment system in 2024.

  • Start catalog includes various medical procedures that can be billed through hybrid DRGs.


Einführung

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  • Exclusions for complex inpatient procedures and high-cost diagnoses.


Einführung

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Fachkräftemangel

  • Projected shortage of nearly 1.8 million open positions in healthcare by 2035.

  • Increasing vacancies already seen in 2022.


Einführung

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  • Own representation based on Pwc data regarding workforce shortages.


Einführung

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Krankenhausfinanzierung

  • Breakdown of user fees (public vs. private) and operational cost structure for hospitals.


Einführung

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Investitionsstau

  • Annual investment requirement for hospitals exceeds 6 billion euros, only 50% funded by the states.


Einführung

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Comparison of Funding

  • Historical development of funding from states relative to healthcare expenditures since the 70s.


Einführung

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Cost Structure Example of a Hospital

  • Total budget of approx. 100 million €

  • Summary of costs associated with personnel, supplies, operations, capital depreciation, and administration.


Einführung

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Cost Structure Characteristics

  1. High personnel costs (~60%)

  2. Significant supply costs (approx. 15%)

  3. Considerable operating costs (approx. 10%)


Einführung

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1.2 Fallbeispiel Arztpraxis

  • Name: Dr. med Carmen Wind

  • Age: 39 years

  • Currently running a solo practice with a 180.000 € profit in the first year.


Einführung

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Challenges in Dr. Wind's Practice

  1. Demand for telemedicine services from patients.

  2. Need for new hire due to staff leave.

  3. Administrative burden consuming 6 hours per week, limiting patient care.


Telemedicine

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  • Definition and examples of effective telemedicine applications in healthcare.


Telemedicine

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Established Offerings

  • Examples include video consultations and digital health apps (DiGA).


Telemedicine

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Capabilities in Contractual Medical Care

  • Tele-consultations and tele-monitoring for monitoring conditions.


Ärzte an der Belastungsgrenze

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  • Over 50% of physicians considered leaving the profession due to various pressures.


Bürokratisierung

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Bureaucracy Index

  • Reflection of increasing bureaucratic burdens on medical professionals.


Bürokratisierung

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  • Suggested measures to reduce bureaucracy for doctors.


Gliederung

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  • Summary of bureaucratic load on contract doctors.


Gliederung

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Recommendations

  • Suggestions to streamline processes and reduce administrative duties.


Einführung

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  • Overview of doctor shortage across various regions.


Ärztemangel

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Factors Influencing Shortage

  • Decreasing number of physicians willing to work as contract doctors, especially in primary care.


Kostenstruktur

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Example of Costs in a Contracted Physician Practice

  • Detailed breakdown of costs associated with a million-Euro turnover practice.


Kostenstruktur

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Characteristics of Cost Structure in Physician Practices

  1. Relatively high personnel costs (25% of turnover).


Selbstcheck

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Review Questions

  • Key questions reflecting knowledge acquired from the lecture.


Gesundheit als besonderes Gut

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  • Introduction to the section on health as a unique asset.


Definition Gesundheit

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Translation of the WHO Definition

  • Definition emphasizing the holistic nature of health.


Gesundheit als besonderes Gut

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  • Health is a lifelong priority requiring adequate political measures to ensure access to care.


Gesundheit als besonderes Gut

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Functional Health

  • Expansion of the WHO definition to include various components of health.


Gesundheit als besonderes Gut

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Interdependence with Healthcare System

  • Health is influenced by multiple social and environmental factors.


Gesundheit als besonderes Gut

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Economic View of Health

  • Health deemed as the highest good of humanity and the balance between health and other goods.


Gesundheit als besonderes Gut

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  • Visual representation highlighting the significance of health and family.


Gesundheit als ökonomisches Gut

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Allocation and Scarcity

  • Economic principles applied to healthcare demands for optimal resource distribution.


Gesundheit als ökonomisches Gut

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  • Importance of governmental regulation in managing healthcare resources effectively.


Vom "Krankheitswesen" zum "Gesundheitswesen"

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  • Shift in focus towards preventative health measures.


Gesundheitsleistungen

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Characterization of Health Services

  • Properties of healthcare services distinguishing them from other economic goods.


Diskurs – Ethik und Gesundheit

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Ethical Considerations

  • Examples raising questions about medical ethics and healthcare funding.


Diskurs – Ethik und Gesundheit

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Case Study Example

  • Discussion of ethical dilemmas tied to healthcare provision and government regulations.


Diskurs – Ethik und Gesundheit

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Fundamental Ethical Questions

  • Ethical queries regarding resource allocation in healthcare.


Klinische Ethik

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  • Overview of relevant ethical frameworks in healthcare.


Leistungserstellungsprozess im Krankenhaus

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Identification of Input/Output Processes

  • Explanation of the primary and secondary processes within healthcare service provision.


Faktormodell der Gesundheitsproduktion

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Change in Health Status

  • Description of the treatment process tied to inputs and outputs in healthcare.


Patientenzufriedenheit als Motivation

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Factors Impacting Patient Satisfaction

  • Identification of parameters affecting patients’ satisfaction levels in healthcare settings.


Informationsasymmetrie im Gesundheitswesen

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Challenges in Doctor-Patient Relationships

  • Discussion on the complexities surrounding healthcare information.


Erfahrungs- und Vertrauensgüter

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  • Description of the patients' trust and experience-based evaluation in healthcare services.


Selbstcheck

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Review Questions

  • Questions addressing core concepts from the health as a special good segment.


Management

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  • Introduction to management principles in healthcare.


Wirtschaften

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Economic Behavior in Resource Allocation

  • Overview of maximizing resource efficiency.


Ökonomisches Prinzip

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  • Explanation of the three economic principles applicable to management.


Effektivität vs. Effizienz

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Understanding the Key Concepts

  • Differentiation between effectiveness and efficiency in goal achievement.


Rationalprinzip

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Patient Behavior in Economic Models

  • Critique of the rational actor model in healthcare decision-making.


Betrieb

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Definition of a Business

  • Explanation of organized economic units producing goods and services.


Betriebliche Leistungserstellung

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  • Processes involved in the production of healthcare services.


Entstehung der Managementlehre

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Historical Development

  • Overview of management theory origins and adaptation to complex environments.


Was ist Management?

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  • Definition and scope of management studies in healthcare.


Bestandteile eines Systems

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  • Component definitions related to system interactions.


Management Funktion

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Description of Management Activities

  • Overview of core management responsibilities in healthcare.


Managementkreislauf

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The Planning and Control Process

  • Details on how management processes cycle through planning and control phases.


Strategieentwicklung

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Future-Oriented Management

  • Strategic planning for the future of healthcare businesses.


Aufgaben von Managern

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Management Styles and Challenges

  • Outline of management roles according to Mintzberg's model.


Case Study

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Practical Application for Managers

  • Managing an open system amidst market changes.


Health Care Management

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  • Introduction to health care management concepts.


Das dt. Gesundheitswesen

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Overview of Healthcare System Players and Regulations

  • Complexity of German health care system settings.


Lebenserwartung

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Trends in Life Expectancy

  • Data on life expectancy in Germany from 1950 to 2070.


Bevölkerung

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Demographics of Germany

  • Population distribution and aging trends from 2030 to 2070.


Krankenversicherungsschutz

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Health Insurance Coverage Overview

  • Statistics on health insurance populations in Germany.


GKV - Pflichtmitglieder

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Membership Statistics

  • Changes in compulsory and voluntary insurance membership.


Krankenversicherung

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Trends in Health Insurance Market

  • Consolidation of health insurance providers in Germany.


Gesundheitsausgaben

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Breakdown of Health Expenditures

  • Total health expenditures in 2022 sorted by funding sources.


Krankenhäuser nach Trägerschaft

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Ownership Trends of Hospitals

  • Analysis of the number of hospitals by ownership type from 2002 to 2022.


Krankenhausindikatoren

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Hospital Performance Metrics

  • Comparative index of hospitals across multiple factors from data between 1991 and 2021.


Leistungsausgaben

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GKV Expenditure by Service Area

  • Overview of the healthcare spending distribution in Germany for 2023.


Gesundheitsausgaben

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OECD Health Expenditure Data

  • Comparison of health expenditures across select OECD countries.


Markt des Gesundheitswesens

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Structure of the Healthcare Market

  • Overview of service offerings in health economics.


Gesundheitsökonomie

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Definition and Scope

  • Exploration of production, distribution, and consumption of healthcare goods.


Politische und unternehmerische Verantwortung

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Roles in Health Economics

  • Responsibilities of individuals in healthcare management and policy.


Angebotsinduzierte Nachfrage

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Demand and Supply Interactions

  • Explanation of how supply influences patient demand in healthcare.


Moral Hazard

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Risk-taking Behaviors in Healthcare

  • Discussion on moral hazard implications in patient behaviors and insurance.


Finanzierung

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GKV Health Fund

  • Overview of the health fund structure and financial management.


Morbiditätsorientierter Risikostrukturausgleich

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Risk Adjustment Mechanism

  • Explanation of the functioning of the morbid-state structure since 2023.


Beispiel Fresenius Medical Care

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Company Evolution

  • Overview of Fresenius Medical Care’s development from an infusion provider to a global MedTech leader.


Case Study

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Developing Health Companies in New Markets

  • Analysis of market entry strategies for health services in countries like Bangladesh.


Trends im Gesundheitswesen

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  • Overview of current and emerging trends affecting healthcare.


Demografische Entwicklung

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Population Structure Analysis

  • Comparison of population demographics between 1990 and 2022.


Bevölkerungsentwicklung

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Population Forecasts

  • Projected changes in population numbers from 1960 to 2060.


Todesursachen

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Historical Trends in Mortality

  • Analysis of death rates from common diseases from 1892 to 2010.


Todesfälle

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Recent Mortality Data

  • Statistics on number of deaths from various causes in Germany from 2021 to 2023.


Epidemiologie

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Role of Epidemiology in Public Health

  • Importance of epidemiology in addressing health crises like COVID-19.


Bewegungsmangel

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Health Risks of Sedentary Lifestyle

  • Discussion on the implications of decreased physical activity due to modern lifestyles.


Technologischer Fortschritt

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Innovations in Healthcare

  • Overview of advancements in health technologies including AI and virtual care.


Digitalisierung

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Opportunities in Digital Health

  • Potential benefits and legislative changes promoting digital health transformation.


ePa Implementation

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Evaluation of Electronic Patient Records

  • Overview of the electronic patient record’s implementation and its features.


Wiederholungsfragen

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Review Questions

  • A set of questions summarizing key concepts from the management and health sections.


Wiederholungsfragen

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Final Questions

  • An additional set of review questions for exam preparation.