The ongoing transition to TI 2.0 marks a pivotal moment for the German healthcare sector, ushering in a new era of technological advancements and paradigm shifts. The goal is to establish a seamlessly connected, digital healthcare system that fosters an easy way for all stakeholders to participate in digital medicine and improve patient care. Everyone should be able to access and use applications more quickly and easily.

With the emergence of new technical capabilities, there arise opportunities for innovative healthcare services and products. However, achieving official authorisation from gematik – the National Agency for Digital Medicine - is often a prerequisite for effective integration into the TI.

For new providers, partnering with an experienced ally becomes crucial to navigate the complexities of approval processes successfully.

achelos supports manufacturers of digital health solutions and providers of specialised services to develop, test and certify telematics infrastructure applications and services. By adhering to gematik requirements, we ensure that integration with the telematics infrastructure is efficient and effective.

Our approach begins with extensive consultation both before and during the project life cycle, weaving bespoke testing services with advanced, automated test suites. This approach culminates in assuming full ownership of development, testing and documentation. The achelos test suites are recognised by gematik.

Phase 1: Consulting 

Successful products through customised support

Benefit from our bespoke consultancy services tailored to meet your unique needs and project specifications! Whether you’re just beginning your telematics infrastructure journey or are well-versed in the TI landscape, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. 

At achelos, we understand that every business is unique. That’s why we customise our services to align with your distinct needs, ensuring your business vision attains its utmost potential!

With a comprehensive value chain at our disposal, we offer end-to-end support for your projects. In adddition to our strong telematics expertise, we have in-depth knowledge in security, smart cards, digital identities, as well as HSM and PKI technology.

Our consultancy service encompasses both regulatory components and technical aspects related to system architecture. We tailor our approach to suit your project’s requirements and illustrate how implementation fits within the technical framework of the healthcare system.

achelos consulting services include the following topics:

• System architecture
• Authorisation requirements
• Technical guidelines

Get off to a perfect start with a workshop

Our partnership typically begins with a workshop, providing an ideal platform for conducting a thorough analysis of your needs. Through collaborative efforts, we establish a mutual understanding of the project objectives, pinpoint necessary actions and outline a timeline for execution.

Phase 2: Development

Optimal software development right from the start (H4)

We deliver tailored solutions within the telematics infrastructure, seamlessly integrating gematik-compliant software requirements into the development process from the outset. This ensures our clients benefit from our expertise throughout the application approval process.

Moreover, by merging automated testing procedures with development rooted in the ‘Security by Design’ principle, achelos guarantees the highest quality for security-focused software.

Flexible and fast TI integration

Our TI experts provide flexible support across various stages of development:

• An advisory role: offering evaluation support, for example.
• Embedded within your own development team: contributing expertise in system architecture, security architecture or cryptography. 
• Complete component and system developments: taking full ownership of development processes.

You have direct access to the technologies and TI-specific expertise you need and can deploy them on demand. 

Phase 3: Testing

Customised test scenarios for successful approval (H4)

achelos provides tailor-made testing services complemented by robust testing tools to independently evaluate the security and compliance of your telematics infrastructure products, solutions and services. We guide you throughout the entire process: from specification to documentation and preparation of all necessary documents for approval.

Our process begins with collaborative discussions to define the scope and depth of testing. We then tailor a test suite and supplementary simulations to your specific requirements. Throughout the process, we adhere to the current gematik specifications, concepts and releases.

The highest level of quality assurance

Our test centre integrates various test suites, tools and simulations, including the TI Simulator from achelos. Our test suites have a modular architecture and implementation. Automated tests and detailed test reports are used to measure product quality.

With our customised services, automated test suites and powerful simulations, we ensure you are well-prepared for a successful TI launch and gematik approval.