Crash investigation of the record systems completed

The procurement of health care systems is the responsibility of the regions, but in recent years the failed introduction of new, comprehensive record systems has exposed major problems. SVT has, among other things, reported on the heavily criticized Cosmic, which led to loss of production and was singled out as a factor in seven deaths.

- When you see that there are problems almost everywhere, then there are structural deficiencies that must be addressed, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed.

During Friday's press conference, Thomas Pettersson Westerberg, head of department at the E-health authority, explained what was found in his analysis.

He notes that there are a number of structural conditions that make these procurements difficult, including the fact that few suppliers are involved, which inhibits supply. It is also very expensive and time-consuming to switch from one system to another - and difficult to share information between different systems.

- Our assessment is that more open healthcare information environments are needed, says Pettersson Westerberg.

According to the E-health authority, clearer central governance is also needed. Among other things, the report proposes strengthened interoperability, i.e. the ability of different systems to "talk to each other".

The Minister of Social Affairs announced in May this year that they want to create a "national digital infrastructure" where all record systems communicate with each other.

And the E-health authority is already carrying out work in the area. Since June, they have shared responsibility for creating better information exchange between different systems and businesses.

- We think these proposals are largely in line with the policy that is already being pursued, says Thomas Pettersson Westerberg.

- The conditions are already in the process of changing. As you know, we are in the process of implementing a comprehensive reform in terms of healthcare's information supply, says Forssmed.