Underappreciated Assets in Health: Skills and Talents
Today marks the Statutory Health Insurance Day, with a focus on health literacy. This year, Matthias Mohrmann, the deputy chairman of AOK Rhineland/Hamburg, emphasised the significance of health literacy as a resource.
In his statement, Mohrmann highlighted the key strategies for strengthening health literacy: digital and local advisement, orientation, and provision of health knowledge. He stressed that these strategies are crucial for the success and cost-effectiveness of the future healthcare system.
Mohrmann also suggested further development of the care system and the establishment of a structured primary care system for easier patient access to appropriate care levels.
The importance of health literacy extends beyond the healthcare system. It impacts people's ability to navigate the healthcare system, maintain health, and cope with illnesses. Insufficient health literacy is identified as a significant contributor to avoidable medical costs.
Investments in health literacy are considered more beneficial for increasing healthcare system efficiency and cost-effectiveness than cuts in performance. Achieving these goals could lead to significant improvements in the healthcare system, making it more solidarity-based and high-performance.
Health literacy is essential for self-determined action, effective prevention, and successful care. It is being underscored as an important resource in the system, enabling individuals to make informed decisions about their health and engage actively in their care.
While the name of the specific board member of AOK Rheinland/Hamburg who spoke on health-based care at the health insurance conference today is not explicitly mentioned in the available search results, it is clear that the organisation is committed to promoting health literacy.
The Statutory Health Insurance Day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of health literacy and consider how investments in this area can contribute to a more efficient and effective healthcare system for all.
