Overview

• The electronic patient record (ePA) system aims to centralize medical data for 75 million statutory insured citizens, replacing paper-based records.
• Patients are auto-enrolled with an option to opt out, while providers have until October 1, 2025, to fully integrate and use the system.
• The ePA is accessible through health insurance apps and requires NFC-enabled smartphones, health cards, and PINs for setup and access management.
• Data is stored securely on German servers, with access logged and controlled by patients, who can customize permissions and durations.
• Initial contents include e-prescription medication lists, with plans for future expansions and pseudonymized data use in medical research.