Publikationen der Forschungsgruppe Gesundheitsmärkte und Gesundheitspolitik

  1. Referierte Fachzeitschrift // 2026

    Mechanisms of action for digital therapeutics

    Digital therapeutics (DTx) are increasingly established, yet their mechanisms of action (MoA) remain underexplored. This article defines and categorizes DTx MoA through a novel conceptual framework,…

  2. Referierte Fachzeitschrift // 2026

    Effects of primary admission vs. secondary transfer to burn centers on mortality: An analysis of the German Burn Registry

    Background
    Severe burn injuries remain a significant challenge for healthcare systems despite major advances in treatment. While specialized burn centers play a crucial role in patient care, it remains unclear…

  3. #ZEWPodcast // 2026

    Gesundheitsapps: Mehr Quantität, aber nicht unbedingt mehr Qualität

    Gesundheitsapps sind längst allgegenwärtig, vom Schrittzähler im Handy bis zur spezialisierten digitalen Therapie. In der neuen Background-Ausgabe von „Wirklich Wirtschaft“ erklärt Dr. Sabrina Schubert,…

  4. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 25-034 // 2025

    Market Entry of Digital Health Providers after the Introduction of a New Reimbursement Pathway

    Digital therapeutics are increasingly used to complement traditional health care. In a pioneering move, Germany became the first country to introduce a structured regulatory framework — known as the DiGA scheme…

  5. Referierte Fachzeitschrift // 2025

    Contact time in GP Care: Descriptive patterns and a scoping review of the literature

    Background

    Contact time in general practice (GP) refers to the duration a physician spends with a patient during an appointment. There are significant differences in contact times across OECD countries, raising…