The Gesundes Kinzigtal case started about ten years ago as an initiative of OptiMedis AG, a management company with a health sciences background providing integrated care, and the local physicians network (Ärztenetz - MQNK). These two organisations had the capability to convince and fully...

The aim of INAA is to improve the quality of life (reducing feelings of loneliness, maintaining a meaningful life, creating a feeling of solidarity) and autonomy of frail elderly people living independently, allowing them to maintain a high level of physical functioning. In addition, this...

The ETXEAN ONDO pilot project is an integrated care approach which was implemented in the Basque Country. It aimed to provide adequate support and care for elderly people living at home or in nursing homes, for family members and care professionals. The key elements of this model were the...

Badalona Serveis Assistencials (BSA) is an integrated private care organisation, funded entirely by public capital. It manages the Hospital Municipal de Badalona, the Homecare Integrated Service, the Socio Health Centre El Carme, 7 Primary Care Centres and the Centre for Sexual and Reproductive...

In 2012 the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions made an agreement with the Swedish government to foster integrated care for elderly suffering from complex health conditions. It resulted in an initiative that aims at developing patient-centred health and social care services...