Healthcare advancements in Germany focus on digital infrastructure and arthritis treatment

In Germany, new developments in digital healthcare and medical treatment protocols are being highlighted. Arvato Systems is set to participate in the TI-SUMMIT 2026 in Leipzig, focusing on the telematics infrastructure (TI) as a foundation for networked healthcare. The company will present practical applications, including the TeMeS project, which demonstrates the integration of video consultations, document management, and hospital information systems into clinical daily life.

Simultaneously, the German Society for Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology (DGRh) has released a new S3 guideline for treating rheumatoid arthritis with disease-modifying drugs. The guideline emphasizes starting therapy immediately after diagnosis to achieve remission. It provides specific instructions for adjusting treatments if initial success is not met within three to six months and outlines the use of biologics and JAK inhibitors as subsequent treatment steps after weighing individual risks.