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abstract: Quality management has been one of the main functions of the KV for decades. Using the KV Hessen as an example, the range of methods used, their areas of application and the underlying concepts as well as the legal framework are illustrated. It is evident that the strucural approach of the past is being complemented by process and outcome orientated methods. Impending major developments in the German health system and their significance for quality assurance are discussed. Key factors in this process will be new forms of remuneration and technical innovations.
authors.affiliation: Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Hessen, Frankfurt, Germany.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Herholz