Freshness tracker · DEGermany

Opt-out electronic patient record enters nationwide use

In force Healthcare

The “ePA for all” programme started on 15 January 2025. Statutory health insurers provided an electronic patient record to insured people who had not opted out by mid-February, and practices, hospitals and pharmacies have been required to use the system nationwide since 1 October 2025. Patients retain objection and access-control rights under the applicable rules.

Who it affects

People insured through Germany’s statutory health-insurance system and their care providers.

Sources

Primary: Federal Health Ministry — ePA for all ↗

Verified 2026-08-02 · methodology