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Electronic health record (ePA)

The electronic health record (ePA) stores test results, diagnoses and other health-related documents in digital form and in one place. That makes it easy to provide this information to medical practices, pharmacies or hospitals whenever it’s needed. Find out here about the benefits the ePA offers, how it works and how your personal data is protected.

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The electronic patient record (ePA)

Health insurance providers offer their insurance holders an app for the electronic patient record (ePA). This gives you an insight into results, prescriptions and other health information.

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How does data protection work in healthcare?

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

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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.