Medizinischer Dienst Hessen (MD Hessen)

The Medizinischer Dienst Hessen is an independent institution that specializes in assessment and consultation in the healthcare sector. It supports health insurance and long-term care insurance funds in ensuring high-quality care. The main tasks include the assessment of care needs, the evaluation of incapacity for work, and advice on rehabilitation measures[1].

• Social Medical Assessments: The MD Hessen conducts comprehensive assessments to examine the medical necessity of care services.
• Quality Assurance: Regular inspections in care facilities ensure compliance with legal standards[1].
• Training: The offerings include training for medical professionals to continuously improve the quality of care[1].

The Medizinischer Dienst Hessen stands for solidarity, quality, humanity, and cost-effectiveness. Its motto is "Thinking and Acting with Humanity"[Additional Information]. The organization places great importance on transparency and traceability of its decisions[1].

• Digitalization: The MD Hessen is working on the implementation of new technologies, such as the industry software MDConnect, to facilitate daily work and increase efficiency[Updates].
• Artificial Intelligence (AI): The use of AI is being researched to relieve routine tasks and improve the quality of care[Updates].
• Accessibility: The website is continuously being adapted to legal requirements for accessibility[4].

The Medizinischer Dienst Hessen is represented at nine locations in Hessen and offers local assessments[5]. Through regular publications and reports, it informs the public about current developments and results of its work[1].