Financial expert explains: E-prescription from 2024 - opportunity for digitalization in the healthcare system

Financial expert explains: E-prescription from 2024 - opportunity for digitalization in the healthcare system

According to a report by www.tag24.de, AOK PLUS plans to introduce e-prescriptions as a new standard for medication prescription from 2024. Paperless prescriptions are intended to replace the current “pink slips” and prevent the wrong medication from being dispensed due to illegible information. Insured persons can redeem the e-prescription at the pharmacy using the electronic health card. AOK PLUS has integrated the process into its IT systems and supports the new redemption method for the e-prescription.

The introduction of e-prescription is expected to have a significant impact on the financial industry. Switching to e-prescription could reduce costs for printing and managing paper prescriptions. The digital system will also make the administration and archiving of prescriptions more efficient. On the other hand, investments in the technical infrastructure will be necessary to ensure that medical practices and pharmacies have created the necessary conditions for e-prescriptions. This could lead to short-term costs for companies.

In addition, e-prescription is expected to drive digitalization in healthcare and require innovative solutions for medication and patient data management. This could lead to increased demand for digital health services and technologies, which would drive long-term growth in the financial industry.