Ars Boni Ars Boni 599 Gesundheitstelematik (Dr. Franz Leisch)
Nov 2, 2025
Dr. Franz Leisch, a medical doctor and computer scientist, shares his insights on digital health in Austria. He discusses the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and why the Health Telematics Law needs urgent updates. Leisch highlights the potential of cross-border e-prescriptions and the challenges of legal complexities in rapid reforms. He critiques fragmented medication systems and advocates for a smoother opt-out process. Throughout, he stresses the necessity of robust infrastructure and realistic timelines for effective digital health implementation.
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EHDS Creates An EU-Wide ELGA Vision
- The European Health Data Space (EHDS) aims to create an EU-wide ELGA-like system for cross-border data exchange such as e-prescriptions and patient summaries.
- Austria must adapt its national law to implement EHDS technical pilots and legal changes ahead of full enforcement.
Reversible Opt-Out Is An EHDS Requirement
- The EHDS requires a reversible opt-out, meaning sealed data that can be reactivated when consent is withdrawn and later reversed.
- Austria's ELGA currently performs irreversible deletion on opt-out, so laws must change for EHDS compliance.
Fragmented Medication Tools Hurt Users
- Multiple medication applications with different legal bases and workflows create a poor user experience for patients and professionals.
- Austria faces confusion from overlapping e-medication, e-prescription and international transition tools until 2029.