Launch of Electronic Patient Records in Brandenburg Delayed Due to Technical Issues

The rollout, initially planned for February, is postponed to the second quarter as pilot programs reveal software flaws and security concerns.

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.