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Multimorbidity, health care utilization and costs in an elderly community-dwelling population: a claims data based observational study

BMC Health Services Research · 2015 · Vol. 15(1) · pp. 23–23

Caroline Bähler✉(Helsana Group (Switzerland))Carola A. Huber(Helsana Group (Switzerland))Beat Brüngger(Helsana Group (Switzerland))Oliver Reich(Helsana Group (Switzerland))

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Abstract

Multimorbidity is associated with substantial higher health care utilization and costs in Switzerland. Quantified data on the current burden of multimorbidity are fundamental for the management of patients in health service delivery systems and for health care policy debates about resource allocation. Strategies for a better coordination of multimorbid patients are urgently needed.

Chronic Disease Management Strategies Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Geriatric Care and Nursing HomesMedicineHealth administrationHealth carePopulationHealth informaticsHealth economicsNursing researchComorbidityObservational studyPublic health

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AgedAged, 80 and overChronic DiseaseDelivery of Health CareHealth ExpendituresFemaleHealth ServicesHospitalizationHumansInsurance Claim ReviewMaleResidential FacilitiesSwitzerlandComorbidityPrevalence

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