Open information and discussion event on the introduction of the new ePA; free admission

OpenFORUM: Electronic patient file (ePA) for everyone – everything clarified?!

For some time now, the electronic patient file (ePA) has been officially available to all those with legal|according to law|statutory health insurance. Citizens can decide for themselves whether they want to use an ePA or appeal|to object. They can also decide which of their health data should be accessible to doctors. From autumn 2025, doctors will also have to fill in the electronic patient file. After a long period of preparation, this will digitise and simplify the exchange of data between practices and clinical departments.

Share your experiences and questions about the new electronic patient file (ePA)

Nevertheless, many questions remain unanswered. Under the motto: “ePA for everyone – everything clarified?!”, the MitmachFORUM Jena is presenting an interactive and open information event for all interested citizens on 10 September 2025. A keynote speech on a current study is planned, in which, among other things, the population’s expectations of the ePA were analysed. This will be followed by a moderated panel discussion and you will also have the opportunity to test new digital healthcare solutions directly on site. Ask your questions about the introduction of the electronic patient file and join in the discussion!

The event is organised jointly with the research group|working group|study group|study group |task force of the German Society for Computer Science, Biometry and Epidemiology (GMDS) as part of the OpenFORUM Jena – New Public Health. The GMDS is organising its 70th annual conference in Jena from 7-11 September 2025. This year for the first time in Thuringia.

 

WHEN: 10 September 2025, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Volkshaus Jena; Carl-Zeiss-Platz 15, Ernst-Abbe-Saal & Max-Reger-Halle; 07743 Jena