The electronic health record (eHR) was launched on 1 January 2021. In order to make use of this and access your personal data, you need the NFC-capable eHealth card and a compatible device (e.g. a smartphone).

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Near Field Communication is a wireless transmission technology. It transmits information between devices and objects. All health insurance funds have been required to issue electronic health cards with a contactless interface since December 2019.