A new three-year agreement between the Organization of General Practitioners and Danish Regions was concluded in September 2017. The agreement establishes remuneration levels and terms of delivering care. A novel feature in the agreement is the introduction of a differentiated capitation fee with increased payments in geographical areas with high burden of disease and areas where it is difficult to attract young GPs. A total of 60 million DKK will be allocated to these purposes. Overall, the budget frame for general practice will be increased by 660 million DKK, bringing it to a total of more than 7.5 billion DKK.
The agreement strengthens the efforts to substitute hospital care with primary care, and establishes easier access to home based care for vulnerable and chronic care patients. The agreement also improves care for patients with type 2 diabetes, COPD and cancer and strengthens GP follow-up after hospital discharge. A quality assurance program will be introduced, and an electronic pathway program will be implemented for patients with type 2 diabetes, COPD and lower back pain.
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New agreement between GPs and Danish Regions
08 October 2017 | Country Update
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- Terkel Christiansen
- Karsten Vrangbæk
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