Naturheilkunde als Beitrag zur Kostendämpfung. Versuch einer Kostenanalyse

Author(s): Groh, P., Haussler, S.

Journal/Book: Fortschritte der Medizin. 1992; 110(17): 311-314.

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: A data analysis has been performed to investigate to what extent naturopathy may contribute to reducing costs of medical care. METHODS: The study included anonymous data from the second quarter of 1988 obtained from the North-Wurttemberg Kassenarztlichen Vereinigung (insurance company). Physicians practicing in this area at that time were compared to a similarly large collective of those designated additionally as naturopaths and/or homeopaths. RESULTS: Differences between the two groups were significant with respect to drug costs and disability certificates however not with respect to physician fees.

Keyword(s): Cost-Control-trends

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