Extension until 2030
ELGA will also store X-ray images from July
From July, laboratory and radiology results will also be stored in the electronic health record (ELGA). For the time being, only doctors in private practice are involved, but from 2026 the obligation will also apply to hospitals.
From July 1, 2025, this will include laboratory and radiology findings as well as the associated X-ray, MRI and CT images. The expansion of the electronic health record (ELGA) is to take place in several stages: From January 1, 2026, all relevant health data must ultimately be stored in the ELGA, provided there are no specific special regulations to comply with. This will include laboratory and radiology results from hospitals, prescriptions for medication from independent doctors and care situation reports from nursing homes.
Pathology findings to follow
From the start of 2028, hospitals and doctors in private practice will also be able to store pathology reports, and from 1 January 2030 other specialist medical reports.
Patients will then have access to their complete medical findings at all times, the Ministry of Health announced in a press release on Saturday. This would also enable more efficient communication between the treating doctors, reducing the risk of interactions and misdiagnoses. All diagnoses would also be available in emergencies or when seeing a new doctor.
Rauch: "Useful health portal"
Health Minister Johannes Rauch (Greens) spoke of an "important step" towards developing ELGA into a "useful health portal". "The results will gradually become visible over the coming years". He believes that a new government will not overturn the timetable.
The results will gradually become visible over the coming years.
Gesundheitsminister Johannes Rauch ist zuversichtlich.
"It is incomprehensible to many people that they had to constantly take findings and documents with them every time they visited a healthcare provider simply because digital interfaces were not available. This amendment now provides a clear mandate to create and implement these interfaces," said Ralph Schallmeiner, health spokesperson for the Greens. The amendment to the ELGA regulation comes into force tomorrow, Sunday.
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