Germany Slow to Adopt Electronic Patient Records

Despite the implementation of the Elektronische Patientenakte (ePA), or electronic patient record, only a quarter of German hospitals are utilizing it across all areas. The hospital association argues that software was often delivered late and with incomplete functionality, hindering widespread adoption. This slow progress raises concerns about patient data accessibility and potential inefficiencies within the healthcare system.

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