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Greek healthcare digital prescription and laboratory reforms

Overview

In August 2026, the Greek healthcare system underwent significant digital transitions involving prescription controls and laboratory data management. The Panhellenic Federation of Laboratory Physicians filed lawsuits against IDIKA and EOPYY, seeking transparency regarding electronic prescription checks, specifically regarding binding controls, sanctions, and rebate mechanisms. Concurrently, Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced a mandate for the phased electronic entry of diagnostic laboratory test results into a Digital Repository, effective September 1, 2026. This requirement applies to all public and private providers contracted with EOPYY, with a two-month pilot program running through October 31, 2026. Following this pilot, EOPYY will cease compensation for diagnostic tests if results are not entered into the repository.

As of September 1, 2026, the In-Hospital Prescription Information System (PSYES) has officially launched. This system digitizes the pharmaceutical administration process for hospitalized patients, providing full traceability from the initial medical order through pharmacy execution to administration. Minister Georgiadis stated that the system aims to enhance patient safety by reducing errors from handwritten orders and duplicate entries, while also integrating approved therapeutic protocols. Other scheduled digital updates include the migration of the DAPΥ Provisions application to an upgraded platform on September 28, 2026, under the ‘Greece 2.0’ National Recovery and Resilience Plan.

To further enhance security and prevent unauthorized use of medical referrals, EOPYY announced a new digital verification process for diagnostic examinations effective January 1, 2027. Insured individuals will be required to provide a unique One-Time Password (OTP) sent via SMS to a certified mobile phone during healthcare provider visits. The initial phase will cover six categories of imaging and diagnostic tests: CT scans, MRI, mammography, ultrasound, scintigraphy, and PET/CT. Healthcare providers may begin testing this system on November 1, 2026.

Entities

EOPYY · Greece · Adonis Georgiadis · Hellenic Organization for Medicines (IDIKA) · National Health Record

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    EOPYY to introduce OTP verification for diagnostic tests

    Starting January 1, 2027, EOPYY will require insured individuals in Greece to use an SMS-based OTP to verify diagnostic referrals for tests such as CT, MRI, and ultrasound.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 8 sources
    Greece launches digital in-hospital prescription system

    Greece has implemented a new digital In-Hospital Prescription Information System to electronically track pharmaceutical administration, aiming to increase patient safety and optimize healthcare resource use.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    EOPYY announces digital healthcare updates and mandatory test result entries

    EOPYY is launching digital healthcare updates in Greece, including a pilot for mandatory laboratory result entries in September 2026 and a new digital platform for service provisions.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Greece to mandate electronic entry of diagnostic lab results

    Greece will mandate the electronic entry of diagnostic lab results into a Digital Repository starting September 2026, linking compliance to EOPYY reimbursements for healthcare providers.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Panhellenic Federation of Laboratory Physicians sues IDIKA and EOPYY over e‑prescription controls

    The Panhellenic Federation of Laboratory Physicians sued IDIKA and EOPYY, seeking details on electronic prescription checks, sanctions, rebate mechanisms and new referral forms that may bypass protocols.

Sources

agriniosite.gr · athina984.gr · e-radio.gr · healthmag.gr · healthreport.gr · iatronet.gr · insuranceworld.gr · myportal.gr · newsbomb.gr · parapolitika.gr · proson.gr · radioevros.gr · techmaniacs.gr · virus.com.gr · ygeiamou.gr

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history