Country Correspondent: Michael Laxy
Fourteen years ago, the German ministry of health began to plan for a digital health insurance card for all patients. The card is intended to serve as a safe way for patients to share their electronic health records with providers and help coordinate information-sharing among physicians, hospitals, and other providers. Despite spending EUR 1 billion over the past 14 years, with little progress in implementing the card, the ministry of health has confirmed in a recent press statement that efforts will be continued. Various logistical and political difficulties have delayed implementation despite the sizeable investment.
- Die elektronische gesundheitskarte bleibt (in German)
