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Germany's ePA Rollout Expands to Saxony and Leipzig, Facing Technical and Security Hurdles

The electronic patient record system, designed to streamline healthcare data, sees low adoption and unresolved vulnerabilities as it enters its next phase.

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Overview

  • Germany's electronic patient record (ePA) system has moved from pilot regions to Saxony and Leipzig under an opt-out framework.
  • The ePA automatically creates records for over 73 million insured citizens unless they opt out, with data access controlled via insured cards and mobile apps.
  • Healthcare providers, including doctors and pharmacies, report low engagement with the system, which is set to become mandatory for data uploads by October 1, 2025.
  • Technical issues continue to hinder functionality, with many features not fully operational during the rollout's early stages.
  • The Chaos Computer Club has flagged ongoing security vulnerabilities, raising concerns about patient data privacy despite ongoing patches.