Germany’s Digital Laws Near Finish Line But Medtechs See A Dropped Baton

Electronic patient records and DiGA healthcare apps at center of new body of digital legislation

The enactment of pivotal laws governing the digitization of healthcare processes and the use of patient health data in Germany reached an important juncture upon sign-off by the lower house of parliament. The medtech industry bemoans the lack of an overall digital strategy and hears mixed messages on reimbursable healthcare apps.

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