Publications

The digital devices and services provided by global tech companies have been shaping our daily lives for quite a

while now. In recent years, these “tech giants” have also discovered the healthcare market as an

arena for themselves. This issue of SPOTLIGHT Healthcare shows...

Global tech companies are making increasing advances into the healthcare sector. Their business activities cover an enormous range. Some companies, especially in the USA and China, are becoming providers of healthcare services themselves. Due to their innovation...

The report contains countless examples of successful and less successful digital health initiatives and approaches. For five of the 17 countries, we have analysed the development lines in more detail. The German health system can and should learn from these examples.

The #SmartHealthSystems study shows that in international comparison, Germany lags far behind in terms of digitalizing its healthcare sector.

It’s time the German health care system introduced electronic health records. Experts have long agreed on the need for this, and now German law mandates it. But what steps should be taken to ensure e-health records yield comprehensive benefits? Answers to these questions are...

What relevance do health apps have for healthcare provision in Germany?

A study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung shows that video consultations can be an effective tool in outpatient care and that there is a public need for them. Acceptance among doctors is the key to leveraging usage.