Digitised care. Securely connected in the healthcare sector.
Consulting – Development – Testing. From TI components to healthcare applications.
Digitalisation in healthcare is advancing rapidly, placing new demands on service providers. The goal is a connected, digital healthcare system in Germany. To achieve this, the telematics infrastructure (TI) is being further developed into its next stage, TI 2.0, forming the foundation together with the electronic patient record (ePA).
These technological advancements are enabling a wide range of digital services and applications, including e-prescriptions and digital health applications (DiGA). Secure messaging services are gaining new momentum through TI Messenger Connect (TI-M Connect).
Before being deployed within the TI, new products and services must receive official approval from gematik. This central authority defines the relevant requirements and specifications. Manufacturers are required to demonstrate interoperability, security, and functional reliability of their solutions.
Digital health applications require proven interoperability, security, and functionality.
For more than 18 years, achelos has supported customers in developing TI products. Our experts have been actively shaping the digital transformation of healthcare from its early stages to the present day – particularly in the context of the electronic health card and digital identities.
From feasibility studies and gematik approvals to Common Criteria certifications and the development of high-performance automated test suites, our expertise is embedded in numerous projects.
We support our customers end-to-end – from concept and development through testing and approval – creating the foundation for secure and successful integration into the telematics infrastructure.
As connectivity and digitalisation increase, so do the requirements for system and application security. Zero Trust and Proof of Patient Presence (PoPP) form the foundation for secure and trustworthy digital healthcare.
Zero Trust follows the principle of continuously verifying every access request regardless of network location. Decisions are based on identity, device posture, and context, ensuring that only authorised users can access sensitive health data under defined conditions.
PoPP complements this approach by verifying the actual presence of a patient within the care context. Using cryptographic methods, it ensures that a patient is physically present when using applications such as ePA or e-prescriptions.
Together, Zero Trust and PoPP provide a consistent level of security: while Zero Trust governs access, PoPP ensures the integrity of the treatment context.
achelos supports manufacturers, providers, and operators in implementing Zero Trust and PoPP in a practical, secure, and compliant manner. We help evolve existing structures, reduce risks, and efficiently meet the requirements of the TI.
In addition to security concepts, digital identities are becoming increasingly important as a central access mechanism for healthcare services.
With the evolution of the TI into TI 2.0, the health ID is emerging as a key component for secure access to digital applications and sensitive patient data. It provides insured individuals with a unified digital identity and enables convenient authentication for applications such as ePA, e-prescriptions and DiGA.
The health ID is based on the trusted infrastructure of the TI and leverages established security mechanisms defined by gematik. This ensures that only authorised users can access sensitive health data while maintaining the highest standards of data protection and security.
Unlike card-based approaches, the health ID enables flexible, seamless access to digital services and is being gradually integrated into healthcare applications.
At the same time, the health ID should be viewed in the context of the European EUDI Wallet initiative and is designed to be compatible with future European identity solutions.
achelos supports manufacturers in developing and managing secure identity solutions, including meeting the requirements of the EUDI wallet. We also help providers of healthcare applications and primary systems (such as PVS, KIS, WWS, etc.) adapt their solutions to the health ID and integrate them securely.
Our services in the healthcare sector
Why is the telematics infrastructure (TI 2.0) important?
It provides the foundation for secure connectivity in healthcare and enables the standardised exchange of sensitive health data as well as the implementation of new digital applications.
What is the health ID used for?
It enables secure and convenient authentication for digital healthcare services and serves as a central access point for applications such as ePA, e-prescriptions and DiGA.
What role does the EUDI wallet play in healthcare?
The EUDI wallet establishes the foundation for interoperable digital identities across Europe and will enable secure cross-border identification in healthcare in the future.
Why are Zero Trust and PoPP important?
They enhance the security of digital processes by continuously verifying access and reliably confirming the patient’s presence within the care context.
How can gematik requirements be met?
By demonstrating interoperability, security and functionality through testing, certification and formal approval procedures.
How does achelos support customers?
We support our customers throughout the entire development lifecycle – from concept to approval and integration. We ensure secure connection to TI 2.0, strengthen security architectures with zero trust and PoPP, and enable the integration of digital identities such as the health ID into primary systems like PVS or KIS.
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