Each partner institution of the Swiss Learning Health System (SLHS) is working on a specific topic that will lead to policy briefs and stakeholder dialogues.
Over- and Underuse in Family Medicine
In order to reduce overuse and underuse in the healthcare system, it is necessary to define appropriate care according to current knowledge and to measure it. However, measurement is hampered by inadequate political and structural frameworks, limited availability of electronic data and poor data quality. To improve the measurement of over- and underuse in Swiss family medicine, this Policy Brief recommends:
i) the development of a comprehensive digital strategy,
ii) the strengthening of a data-based quality culture, and
iii) the support of bottom-up initiatives.
Stakeholder(s): Representatives from practice, health insurances, physicians' network organisations, and education.
SLHS Lead: Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich
Authors: Rahel Meier, Yael Rachamin
Policy Brief & Summary of Stakeholder Dialogue (available in German): Download PDF