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Greek healthcare digital prescription and laboratory reforms

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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. For medical and nursing staff, the system is intended to reduce administrative burdens by eliminating manual documentation. Additionally, the system provides the Ministry of Health with real-time visibility into drug consumption within public hospitals to improve pharmaceutical spending monitoring and procurement planning. 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.

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