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Digital health Health and digitization

The increase in digitization is good for healthcare as actors in the healthcare sector are becoming increasingly better networked. “Apps on prescription” are also a useful supplement for medical and therapeutic treatments. But it also raises a number of questions: What new opportunities are there? How can they be taken up? How is digital medical data protected? Find out more here.

Health and digitization

Digitization in healthcare at a glance

Digitization in healthcare offers multiple opportunities, but also poses questions. Processes can be simplified and treatments improved. Important information at a glance.

Artificial intelligence in everyday medical life

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in everyday medical life, with AI applications benefiting both medical personnel and patients.

Sharing data from electronic patient records

In future, it will be possible to share data from electronic patient records. How will the medical data be used and how secure is the sharing process?

Apps on prescription – support with cancer

Apps on prescription are designed to support people with cancer. They generally contain background information and various exercises.

Apps on prescription – support for mental health conditions

Apps on prescription are designed to support people with a range of mental health conditions. They often provide background information and personalized exercises.

Apps on prescription – support for musculoskeletal disorders

Apps on prescription support the treatment of a range of musculoskeletal disorders. They often contain background information and offer exercise programs.

Apps on prescription for nervous system and sensory organ disorders

Apps on prescription can provide support in the case of nervous system and sensory organ disorders. They often contain background information and offer exercise programs.

Guide to the use of artificial intelligence in medicine

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being developed for use in medicine and is already being applied in this field. The use of AI in medicine brings both opportunities and challenges.

Medical data in everyday life

Medical data contains information about the health status of an individual. It is generated during medical examinations, for example, and is important for medical treatments.

Medical data in research

Medical data is collected for the purpose of medical care on a daily basis. This data contains valuable information for research.

Telestroke units – remote joint management of strokes

Urgent action is needed when someone has a stroke. Support via telemedicine allows lives to be saved remotely.

The secure exchange of medical data: telematics infrastructure

The telematics infrastructure (TI) enables the secure exchange of sensitive medical data, for example between medical practices, hospitals and pharmacies. One typical usage is the e-prescription.

Digital care applications (DiPA)

Digital care applications (DiPA) are a benefit offered by long-term care insurance subject to certain conditions. They support people who are in need of care and their loved ones.

Emergency care from the tele-emergency service or tele-stroke unit

In medical emergencies, every minute counts. Tele-emergency services and tele-stroke units can save lives remotely.

The electronic patient record (ePA)

From January 2025, everyone in Germany with statutory health insurance will receive the “electronic patient record for all” from their provider, allowing them to view their personal health data.

How does data protection work in healthcare?

How are my personal and medical data protected in digital healthcare?

The HealthID as a digital identity in healthcare

People can use the HealthID to identify themselves online and avail of digital healthcare services. The HealthID is issued by their health insurance provider.

Digitization in the care sector

Digitization has a major impact on the care sector and can benefit both care recipients and carers. Find out more about the pros and cons of digital technology.