The electronic medical record as of 2025
Starting January 2025, an electronic medical record (or ePA in German) will be automatically created for you. And it's worth it: Have all your medical data always at hand - without any paperwork. You may opt out of this at any time.
We will keep you up to date of any changes to the legal regulations regarding the electronic medical record on this page.
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The electronic medical record (ePA) is the central storage location for your health data. It is located on a virtual server (cloud) in the telematics infrastructure. This is a nationwide network for the secure transfer of data in the healthcare sector. Only authorised doctors, hospitals and you can access the electronic medical record. Your treatment documents and data are stored in the record by doctors so that they can exchange information. This not only prevents information from being lost during the treatment period, but also improves the quality of care.
Data security
Health data are among the most sensitive and most worthy of protection. That is why the security of your data is our top priority. In the telematics infrastructure, your data are encrypted multiple times. As such, it is impossible for us or other unauthorised persons to access it.
Documents and authorisation
In order for a practice to be able to read your electronic medical record or save documents in it, you must authorise it. This can be done quickly and easily: Just insert your eHealth card into the practice's reader. The practice is then authorised to access your electronic medical record for a period of up to 90 days.
Advantages of the electronic medical record
With your electronic medical record, you always have your health data with you - without heavy binders or folders. Doctor's letters, findings and diagnoses are quickly at hand, especially when it matters: during your treatment. This makes it easier, more individual and safer for your doctors to treat you. They can exchange information with each other via the electronic medical record and thus know better about your preexisting conditions.
Access to the electronic medical record for TK-Members: TK-Safe
Do you want to access your electronic medical record? Then use TK-Safe for this. With TK-Safe you can even upload personal documents to your electronic medical record yourself. And you can get much more than just the posted documents and data:
- information about your vaccinations
- your upcoming check-ups
- billed medicines and services
Information on the electronic medical record according to Section 343 [German Social Security Code]
Click here to download the valid information for 2025 on the electronic medical record according to Section 343 SGB V:Informationen nach § 343 SGB V ab 2025
FAQ
Would you like to object to the creation of your electronic medical record?
This can be done simply at any time via Meine TK.
By the end of October 2024 at the latest, we will inform all TK insurees by post of how they can object. You will receive a one-time password with the letter, which you can use to submit the objection.
Are you already registered with Meine TK?
Have you received a letter with a one-time password?