In brief: The BSI provides a short guide to help medical practices secure electronic patient records and practice management systems against growing cyber threats.
The BSI has published a short guide on cybersecurity in medical practices to support practices in handling electronic patient records (ePA) and practice management systems. Many medical practices underestimate cybersecurity risks, even though these are growing due to regulatory requirements and the digitalization of medicine.
The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is launching a new support offering for medical practices that are increasingly working with digital patient data and networked systems. The background lies in the requirements surrounding electronic patient records (ePA) and modern practice management systems (PVS) that process patient-sensitive information.
The short guide addresses a practical reality: many medical practices prioritize medical workflows and thereby systematically underestimate the security risks of their IT infrastructure. Small and medium-sized practices often have limited IT resources and specialist expertise, which makes them preferred targets for cyberattacks and ransomware. A security incident can not only disrupt practice operations but also damage patient trust and lead to fines.
The BSI guide closes an information gap between general IT security standards and the specific requirements of medical practices. It offers practical recommendations for systems such as ePA and PVS, which fall under NIS2 Directive requirements and the Federal Data Protection Act, and helps practices establish an appropriate level of security without compromising operational capability.
Source: borncity.com · Published 19 July 2026
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