Various studies have proven the positive impact of e-health solutions on treatment success and health care spending. Utilization of e-health is therefore urgently recommended by German health authorities. However, the diffusion of such technologies is currently very low, despite the availability...

Der demografischen Wandel eröffnet vielfältige Einsatzbereiche und einen wachsenden Markt für neuartige Verknüpfungen von Dienstleistungsangeboten und innovativen Technologien im Healthcare-Bereich. Für die Gestaltung derartiger technologiegestützter Dienstleistungsinnovationen fehlen...

Background: Germany is introducing a nation-wide telemedicine infrastructure that enables electronic health services. The project is facing massive resistance from German physicians, which has led to a delay of more than five years. Little is known about the actual burdens and drivers for...