Germany’s new electronic patient record (ePA/elektronische Patientenakte), now officially in place, asks the sickness insured population to actively opt out of the scheme if they wish. The health ministry’s (BMG) precursor initiative was based on an “opt-in” which failed to get traction.
Germany’s ePatient Record Needs More Industry Input, Say Medtechs
The electronic patient record, a key piece of Germany’s new “DigiG” digital health law, was rolled out on 15 January, presaging more efficient delivery of targeted patient care and new opportunities for medical research informed by data.
