{"id":3107,"date":"2024-04-28T17:20:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-28T17:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthlab.nrw\/reimbursement-pathways-for-digital-health-applications\/"},"modified":"2025-04-09T14:42:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:42:42","slug":"reimbursement-pathways-for-digital-health-applications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/healthlab.nrw\/en\/reimbursement-pathways-for-digital-health-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Reimbursement Pathways for Digital Health Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Reimbursement Pathways for Digital Health Applications<\/h2>\n

The path into the German healthcare market<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are various ways for digital health applications to enter and be reimbursed in the German healthcare system. For start-ups and other companies, it\u2019s essential to understand these reimbursement pathways early on. This course outlines the different reimbursement pathways and provides you with practical guidance to identify the most suitable options for your product.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image media=”2648″ media_width_use_pixel=”yes” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”976995″ media_width_pixel=”500″ el_class=”full-english”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_raw_html]PGgzIGNsYXNzPSJpbmxpbmUtaDMiPkNvdXJzZSBDb250ZW50PC9oMz48c3BhbiBjbGFzcz0ia3Vyc21vZHVsZSI+MyBDb3Vyc2UgTW9kdWxlczwvc3Bhbj4KPHA+U2VsZi1wYWNlZCBkaWdpdGFsIG1vZHVsZXMgd2l0aCBhIGZpbmFsIFEmYW1wO0Egc2Vzc2lvbiBsZWQgYnkgaW5kdXN0cnkgZXhwZXJ0cy4gPC9wPg==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ back_color=”color-396893″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”115281″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” el_class=”border kurs-block kurs01″][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”684667″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”235265″]Reimbursement through the Statutory Health Insurance in Germany<\/strong>
Experts from the German statutory and private health insurances offer an overview of the available reimbursement options pathways and their requirements.
\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ back_color=”color-396893″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”612150″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” el_class=”border kurs-block kurs02″][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”684667″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”994148″].Case Studies and Lessons Learned from German Digital Health Start-ups<\/strong>
The following start-ups share information about a specific reimbursement pathway and the magic requirements to get there. <\/p>\n

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  • Routine Health GmbH (German Social Accident Insurance)<\/li>\n
  • Elona Health GmbH (DiGA)<\/li>\n
  • Fimo Health GmbH (Selective contracts)<\/li>\n
  • ACTitude GmbH (Central Testing Center for Prevention\/digital prevention courses)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ back_color=”color-396893″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”129606″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” el_class=”border kurs-block kurs03″][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”684667″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”743278″]Developing a Reimbursement Strategy
    <\/strong>Using a proven scientific framework, you will develop a personalized reimbursement concept for your own product, helping you to define viable reimbursement pathways.
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    Q&A Session<\/h3>\n

    Interactive session with industry experts to discuss course topics and your questions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”671637″]<\/p>\n

    Methods<\/h3>\n
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    • Web lectures<\/li>\n
    • Practical tutorials<\/li>\n
    • Supporting literature and course script<\/li>\n
    • Real-life examples and templates<\/li>\n
    • Live Q&A with industry experts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Target Audience<\/h3>\n

      This course is designed for everyone involved in the development and commercialization of digital health solutions, including:<\/p>\n

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      • Founders<\/li>\n
      • Software developers and architects<\/li>\n
      • Project managers<\/li>\n
      • Innovation managers<\/li>\n
      • Business developers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Instructor<\/h3>\n

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        Daniel Young<\/strong>
        Digital Health Works, Berlin<\/span><\/div>\n

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        Investment<\/h3>\n

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