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[Telemedical care concepts for heart failure: status and future].

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  • 1. Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité, Arbeitsbereich Kardiovaskuläre Telemedizin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland.
      Authors
    • Koehler F 1, 3
    • Hiddemann M 1, 3
    • Koehler K 1, 3
    • Kaas T 1, 3
    (4 authors)
  • 2. Lehrstuhl und Poliklinik für Prävention, Rehabilitation und Sportmedizin, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, 80992, München, Deutschland.
      Authors
    • Koehler M 2
    (1 author)
  • 3. Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Medizinische Fakultät der Freien Universität Berlin und der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland.
      Authors
    • Koehler F 1, 3
    • Hiddemann M 1, 3
    • Koehler K 1, 3
    • Spethmann S 3
    • Kaas T 1, 3
    (5 authors)
  • 4. Deutsche Stiftung für chronisch Kranke, Berlin, Fürth, Deutschland.
      Authors
    • Zippel-Schultz B 4
    • Helms TM 4
    (2 authors)

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Herz, 27 Aug 2024, 49(5):342-349Language:ger
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00059-024-05266-x PMID: 39191939 

Abstract 

Telemedical care concepts provide opportunities to improve the care of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). The current state of telemedical technologies enables the effective monitoring of the disease. Germany is one of the first European countries with an entitlement to telemedical supporting care for CHF patients. The decision of the German Federal Joint Committee in 2020 to introduce telemedical supporting care for CHF patients marks a milestone. For the first time, a digital care procedure was included in the benefits catalogue of the statutory health insurance funds due to its proven benefits in terms of morbidity and mortality. Privately insured CHF patients have been entitled to these benefits since January 2024. Future developments, particularly with respect to artificial intelligence procedures in telemedicine, are promising but require more evidence. Further research, technological innovation and supportive policy frameworks are needed to realize the full potential of these approaches. Continued collaboration between healthcare professionals, technology developers and policy makers will be crucial in sustainably improving the care of heart failure patients with telemedicine.

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