The increased use of modern technologies is revolutionizing the healthcare sector. Applications such as electronic health records (eHR), e-prescriptions, telemedicine, medical apps, AI in healthcare, and data analysis from wearables will play an even more important role in the coming years. This development offers significant business opportunities for physicians, hospitals, companies, and startups that support efficient care, the networking of all stakeholders, and the management of demographic change.
Parallel to this innovation, the flood of legislation is creating an increasingly complex legal framework in the areas of eHealth, digital health, and data protection in healthcare. To capitalize on the opportunities presented by digitalization, it is essential that corresponding business models and service offerings are legally sound and future-proof.
We advise you with a holistic and innovation-oriented approach on all matters related to eHealth, digital health applications, telemedicine, and AI in healthcare—ensuring that innovation is enabled rather than hindered.
We are pleased to work with you on the following key topics:
- Assessment of legal requirements for innovative eHealth business models, telemedicine, and digital health applications, and support in their implementation
- Accessibility of digital services in the healthcare sector
- Liability and responsibility in digital healthcare services (e.g., telemedicine)
- Drafting contracts between providers and service providers in the eHealth sector
- Medical device law (Medical Devices Act, DiGA, certifications)
- Introduction of AI applications in the healthcare sector
- Compliance of AI applications with regulatory requirements
- Data protection in the healthcare sector (handling of sensitive personal data; use of data for other purposes, such as research)
- Security and resilience (e.g., KRITIS, NIS-2)
- Advertising (e.g., Medicinal Products Advertising Act, advertising via social media)
- Securing necessary rights for the planned business case (e.g., usage rights, trademarks, etc.)
Feel free to contact us:
Dr. André Schmidt | Partner
Angelika Maria Szalek | Senior Associate