Germany's ePR Transition: 70M Insured, 1.5M Registered, Deadline 2025
Germany's transition to electronic patient records (ePR) is underway, with health insurers having set up records for around 70 million insured persons. However, not all practices are yet connected to the system due to unmet technical requirements. As of now, only around 1.5 million insured persons have registered for ePR use via their health insurance's app, indicating a complex registration process.
The ePR system aims to centralise examination findings, laboratory values, and medication information for persons throughout their lives. It is set to become mandatory in practices and clinics from October 1, 2025. Currently, around 50 million ePRs have been set up by the largest statutory health insurers. However, only a fifth of practices can currently work with the ePR system, according to the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians.
Despite the progress, there is a lack of publicly available details on the three largest practices or clinics that do not yet have the necessary software modules for ePR implementation. As the mandatory deadline approaches, the number of ePR users is expected to increase when doctors are required to fill in the records.
The ePR system is a significant step towards digitising healthcare in Germany. While progress has been made, there are still challenges to overcome, including a complex registration process and practices not yet connected to the system. As the October 1, 2025, deadline nears, the focus will be on ensuring all practices are equipped to handle the ePR system and that insured persons are aware of and registered for its benefits.
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