Overview

• The electronic patient record (ePA) system's launch in Brandenburg has been delayed to the second quarter of 2025, according to the Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Brandenburg (KVBB).
• Technical flaws and security issues identified during pilot programs in Hamburg, Franconia, and North Rhine-Westphalia prompted the postponement.
• The KVBB stated that the delay is necessary to ensure the software is reliable and does not disrupt already busy healthcare practices.
• The ePA system aims to enhance transparency by allowing patients to digitally access and manage their health data, including test results and medication plans, via a mobile app.
• Additional features, such as a detailed medication plan, originally planned for summer, will also be delayed due to the ongoing technical challenges.