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Direct medical costs were reduced by nearly 520 € with the use of the digital health application.
Implementing digital health applications can lead to significant reductions in medical costs.
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Direct medical costs were reduced by nearly 520 €.
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Based on the economic modeling study design described in the abstract.
Source
Long-term Cost and Health Impact of a Digital Obesity Intervention in Germany: An Economic Modeling Study (Preprint)
E. Walter et al. · 2025
DOI 10.2196/preprints.88576
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