TI 2.0 - Paradigm Shift and Obligation at the Same Time
How to make the switch
Since 2018, the TI (telematics infrastructure) has been the digital backbone of the German Healthcare. From the outset, it was intended as a starting point, not a finished end product. The goal: to securely connect doctors, pharmacies, therapists, and other players in the German healthcare system and enable the exchange of sensitive healthcare data in a reliable, stable, and data protection-compliant manner. As in all industries, technologies and digital opportunities have grown exponentially in the healthcare sector since then. With TI 2.0 came the biggest upheaval to date, which affects everyone: practices, clinics, service providers, software manufacturers, associations, and health insurance companies.
The obligation to switch to TI 2.0 means a paradigm shift for the entire healthcare industry. It often sounds so simple and sober for healthcare economists or IT specialists: "The transition from system state 1 to system state 2 will take place." But for many, the "how" of the system change is still unclear.
The Ecosystem Adapts
In our consultations, concerns are often expressed regarding the switch to TI 2.0. In most cases, however, these are just mental walls, fed by the introduction of TI 1.0 and initial experiences with it. The TI 2.0 aims to remove technical hurdles and reduce costs - for example, with regard to the technology in practices and facilities when it comes to downtime for maintenance or updates. Even if the connectors still exist as an intermediate stage: The goal is a completely decentralized and hardware-independent connection to the TI 2.0.
It is clear: Not every digital stumbling block can be identified from the outset. Challenges that arise during operation serve as valuable learning impulses that can be used to make the system more stable and secure. There is also no way around it: Anyone who wants to offer and bill healthcare services must participate in TI 2.0 and make their company or software fit for it. The entire ecosystem must therefore fundamentally adapt.
The Partner Question
The crucial question is therefore not whether to migrate, but with whom! To do this, it is important to have the right partner at your side who makes migration paths simple and offers secure test environments at economical conditions. Some quick implementation promises on the market sound tempting at first. However, due to the high level of complexity that must be present on the technical side and in the background, doubts remain as to the completeness of the advertised "solutions". Therefore, keep your eyes open when choosing a partner - especially when it comes to future challenges such as the introduction of digital identities.
Experience decides
Practical solutions can be expected from providers who have been involved in the design of TI 2.0 and its services and possibilities from the very beginning. Arvato Systems is one such partner. As the operator of the central TI infrastructure, we combine the technical expertise of the entire TI with the modernized TI 2.0 architecture. Our TI gateway solution "connect TI" is already considered the gold standard in the healthcare industry. We are also constantly providing new impetus and suitable products to the healthcare market at key (seamless) points, such as our secure messenger service tim+ or our digital communication service kim+.
Let's Talk About TI 2.0
Contact us without obligation so that we can find out together how your organization or product can be securely and stably connected to TI 2.0. We have the right solutions ready. And if they do not yet exist for your specific needs, we will develop them - as partners who work together to take healthcare to the next level through optimized processes.
Arvato Systems believes that TI 2.0 and its further development offer the best opportunities for secure and stable data and communication exchange. As a professional in digitization in the German healthcare sector, the company knows the needs of all connected industries and is taking on the challenge of noticeably improving medical care for everyone with the help of digital solutions.
Written by
Kai Ketzer is Senior eHealth Manager at Arvato Systems and works in Business Development. His focus is on the digitalization of care. He is also responsible for projects such as TeMeS, which enables better medical care in rural regions.