Harmonizing Innovation and Regulation: Swiss Health Insurance Navigates Digital Health Technologies for Enhanced Patient Engagement
Journal
Proceedings of the 17th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies
ISSN
2184-4305
ISBN
978-989-758-688-0
Type
conference contribution
Date Issued
2024
Author(s)
Abstract
We investigate the innovative domain of digital health technologies (DHTs) within the unique and highly regulated context of the Swiss health insurance system, focusing on the pragmatic approach adopted by Sanitas, a leading health insurance provider in Switzerland. Drawing on an insightful interaction with Birte Jörn, manager for innovation and venturing at Sanitas, the following position statement underlines the strategic integration and adoption of DHTs to enhance customer engagement, reinforce patient self-management, and, subsequently, mitigate healthcare and insurance service costs. Among barriers such as rigorous regulations and reimbursement limitations, insights collected from various DHT pilot programs unveil certain tendencies, like notable customer interest in DHTs oriented towards lifestyle, mental well-being, and chronic disease management.
Language
English
Start page
833
End page
837
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