Berlin-based healthtech provider Recare aims to develop an AI agent, a 'smart hub,' for administrative processes. This system automates the extraction and structuring of unstructured data (like medical reports or handover protocols) into interoperable formats, aiming to reduce the burden on medical and nursing staff.
Berlin-based healthtech company Recare is developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent to support complex administrative tasks in medical and nursing care settings. The system extracts information from unstructured data, such as doctor's notes and handover protocols, and converts it into standardized formats for cross-system usability.
The PanCareSurPass Project published a JSON representation of clinical records (Observation) using the HL7 FHIR standard, detailing specific diagnoses (C41.9). This serves as a concrete implementation example for data exchange in clinical settings.
According to German radiologists, recent health crises have exposed systemic vulnerabilities. They emphasize that achieving a robust healthcare system requires seamless data utilization and digital networking.
Experts, including hospital IT staff and physicians, discussed the electronic patient record (ePA). They concluded that the ePA is not a finished product but requires complex restructuring of existing care and documentation processes, highlighting difficulties with structured data, system integration, and the limitations of PDF/A.
Annett Müller of DVMD points out the definition of 'smart data' in modern medical information management and the challenges of its utilization. She emphasizes that obtaining valuable insights requires both data completeness and interoperability.
Despite massive investments, Germany's healthcare system faces issues of inefficiency and fragmentation. To solve this, structural reform and large-scale investment in digital infrastructure are needed through the 'Transformation Fund'.
The AWMF (Association of Scientific Medical Societies) in Germany is advancing the digitalization of clinical guidelines, aiming for integration with electronic health record systems. Specifically, they are utilizing FHIR, a data exchange standard, to prepare for future incorporation into the European Health Data Space.
Health insurance funds like AOK have enabled the viewing of digital package inserts for many drugs through electronic patient record apps. This is a pilot project led by vfa, aiming to build a comprehensive database in the future. The initiative utilizes the FHIR standard for data exchange, aligning with mandatory EU-level drug information provision.
gematik has published the 'TI Organization Types' ValueSet based on the FHIR standard. This set aims to standardize organization types (e.g., Messenger Provider, ID Provider) and enhance interoperability.
An organization submitted a detailed inquiry to German state authorities regarding the digitalization of regional healthcare information systems (Pakt-ÖGD). The questions focus heavily on open source utilization, data standardization, and transparency. Specifically, they challenge the use of proprietary software, demanding details on licensing costs, vendor lock-in avoidance strategies, and the rationale for deviating from open standards.
This guide specifies how demographic data (name, DOB, etc.) of the insured person should be handled in the electronic health record (ePA). It mandates using FHIR R4 Patient resources to structure data and outlines its usage for payers and other services.
The regular issuance of e-prescriptions for the Federal Police (BPol) is expected to begin in January 2026, delayed from its original October 2025 start date. This delay is attributed to incomplete technical prerequisites and workflow implementation, making paper prescriptions currently recommended.
The communication service 'KV-Connect,' provided by kv.digital GmbH, has been discontinued. Consequently, data transmission for medical institutions must now primarily use KIM (Kommunikation im Medizinwesen).
This article explains how 'Observation' data, representing clinical findings, is handled in medical information systems. It details the process of treating patient-linked examination results as FHIR resources for searching and detailed retrieval.
The long-standing communication service 'KV-Connect' in German healthcare IT will cease operations on October 20, 2025. Consequently, data exchange must fully transition to KIM (Kommunikation im Medizinwesen), an interoperable standard defined by Gematik. Specifically, a new FHIR-based interface is mandated for integration with appointment service systems.
The AWMF welcomed the opening of the 'Health Research Data Center (FDZ Gesundheit)' at BfArM, noting that this creates new opportunities to utilize patient data for specific research questions. However, Prof. Treede warned that the available data are merely billing records and do not accurately reflect true health status.