Challenges and Future of Germany's Electronic Patient Record (ePA) System
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Gematik, German medical practices, and health insurance providers
Germany
July 30, 2026
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The German electronic patient record (ePA) system currently contains 117 million documents, but users face usability and data management issues. Financial incentives for initial data entry by medical practices are ending as of July 30, 2026, raising concerns about future adoption. Patients and medical professionals report difficulties with authentication and fragmented data organization.
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