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With the costs of healthcare exploding due to the greater life expectancy delivered by advances in medicines and technology, existing healthcare systems must be made more efficient. One means is by the introduction of card-enabled e-Health networks.
Smart cards, with their high level of data and transmission security, large memory capacity, flexible programming options, and standardized interfaces, are ideal for use in healthcare systems. They help to reduce fraud, streamline administration, improve communication, and enhance the quality of treatment.
Using G&D smart cards enhances the transparency of treatment for both patients and medical care providers. This is particularly true when an electronic patient file has been created, allowing the treating physician to access data on earlier diagnoses, treatments, and prescribed medications.
The mobile availability of treatment data permits swift and accurate diagnoses and therapy anywhere, thus ensuring the best possible individualized care for the patient. At the same time, the card ensures very reliable protection of sensitive patient data.
The three main components of a card-enabled e-Health network are the patient data card for the insured person, the health professional card for physicians and pharmacists, and a card application management system.
In 2003, Taiwan was among the very first countries to introduce 22 million microprocessor-based health cards, issued by the National health insurer. It was followed in 2005 by Austria, where G&D delivered over eight million patient cards. One of the latest projects is the roll-out of patient data cards in Germany, which will take place in 2009.
Several countries are now renewing and upgrading the chip-based e-Health cards currently in circulation. The latest generation of G&D's e-Health solutions will significantly enhance online services for health professionals by enabling them to accomplish their administrative tasks faster and to exchange medical data and messages with hospitals and other health professionals in an easy and secure manner.
The health experts at G&D work closely with customers to devise integrated solutions geared towards meeting the customer's individual requirements. We see your health projects through from start to finish.
G&D provides comprehensive solutions for the latest generation of electronic health cards, and provides key administration systems hosting in a secure environment. This ensures secure, safe and effective management of digital keys and certificates.
All over the world, card-enabled health care systems like smartcards improve the quality of medical service, optimize processes, and reduce costs through increased data mobility and availability. At the same time, a secure communication in the health care system guarantees the protection of personal and sensitive patient data.
