Creating a Digital Healthcare Pioneer

Background:

• 800-bed hospital in Brandenburg, Germany
• Development as "Health Lausitz" model region
• Strategic goal to become one of Germany's top 5 digital hospitals
• Substantial investment in building internal IT capabilities

Implementation Approach:

1. Ambitious recruitment of 50 new IT specialists
2. Building modern IT infrastructure and development capabilities
3. Strategic partnership with regional university for talent pipeline
4. Development of in-house applications aligned with KHZG funding
5. Implementation of agile development methodologies

Key Results:

• Progress from middle to top digital maturity ranking in German hospitals
• Successful implementation of custom patient portal and clinical applications
• Improved interoperability through standardized FHIR implementations
• Enhanced ability to attract clinical talent through modern digital tools
• Recognition as regional innovation leader in healthcare technology

"Digitalization will be the foundation to enable the medicine of the future... it is also a central answer to the shortage of skilled workers." - CTK Cottbus leadership