Visions for health care: PVE conference in Linz 2025!

Visions for health care: PVE conference in Linz 2025!

Linz, Österreich - On May 22nd and 23rd, 2025, the PVE conference took place in Linz under the motto "Visions for health care close to home". This event, organized by Am Plus, brought together numerous participants: inside, including doctors: inside, members of the health professions, representatives: inside of social security and politics. The aim of the conference was to discuss modern and team -oriented primary care in Austria. The opening was made by Dr. Erwin Rebhandl, the President of Am Plus, led. [OTS]

Karin Leitner, municipal councilor of Linz, emphasized the high relevance of the primary care units (PVE). In another post, Mag. Peter McDonald, chairman of the Austrian Health Insurance Fund, outlined the importance of multi -professional cooperation in medical care. Dr. Alexander Biach from the SVS pointed out the challenges that an aging population, the shortage of skilled workers and increasing costs.

innovative concepts and challenges

A central appeal from Biach was that the PVE should act as prevention centers, supported by digitization. Dr. Wolfgang Blank presented a practice network from the Bavarian Forest, which impresses with a clear distribution and training model. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gabriele Fischer called for the integration of addicted people into regular care, while Dr. Patrick Reichel presented group practice Sierndorf as an example of interprofessional cooperation.

Another important point of the discussion was the topic of vaccinations in primary care, that of Dr. Melanie Tamesberger and Dr. Erwin Rebhandl was introduced. The importance of vaccinations for prevention and public health was emphasized. The second day of the conference focused on the further development of multi -professional cooperation. Andreas Huss from the ÖGK presented a concept for practical and therapy centers, while Johanna Pilwarsch from the GöG explained how health professions can be anchored in PVE.

The role of the primary care units

display of the far -reaching advantages of primary care units: They offer comprehensive, close -place support, which is tailor -made for various population groups. Annemarie F. can be mentioned as an example, an 80-year-old diabetic with limited mobility. In the future, she can fall back on the expertise of a family doctor and a family doctor and a dietologist in the primary care team who respond to her special needs. [Gesundheits.gv.at]

The 35-year-old Peter S. benefits similarly, who wants to quit smoking. Specialists are also available here to assist him with information and advice. For families such as those of the K. family, the pediatrician in the primary care team ensures comprehensive care for the children and support for the parents.

Doctor: Inside, like Dr.in Karin M., show that working in the primary care team can allow more flexible working hours and more time for the family. Mayor, such as Anna Z., are working on ensuring that medical care in her communities is also based on retirement from general practitioners: on the inside by the formation of primary care networks.