Overview

• The electronic patient file (ePA) will be introduced in January 2025 for insured individuals in select regions, expanding nationwide by February.
• The ePA will store medical documents such as doctor’s notes, lab results, and hospital discharge summaries in a single digital location.
• Patients can manage access permissions, ensuring specific healthcare providers see only relevant information, and can upload older documents themselves or request digitization from their insurer.
• Accessing the ePA requires a specialized app or browser tool, an NFC-enabled health card, a PIN, and compatible devices, with support available for those needing assistance.
• While data security measures are robust, concerns remain about potential vulnerabilities, though insurers and healthcare providers cannot access the data without patient consent.