• Cisco Blogs/High Tech Policy/Germany’s Digital Health Revolution: Building a Smarter, More Connected Future for Care Germany’s Digital Health Revolution: Building a Smarter, More Connected Future for Care 4 min read Sina Kaja Frank With the launch of theTransformation Fund(2026-2035) in January 2026, Germany has taken a significant step toward modernising its healthcare system • With unprecedented scale and ambition, the programme positions Germany as a European frontrunner in digital health transformation, reshaping how care is delivered, accessed, and experienced across the nation • In this blog, we highlight the programme’s ambitions and reflect on what to expect in 2026 and beyond • Unprecedented Scale: €50 Billion Over a Decade The Transformation Fund is designed to provide up to €50 billion over ten years (2026-2035) to support the structural modernisation of Germany’s hospital sector, including investments in digital infrastructure, interoperable platforms, and innovative care approaches - a core component of the country’s hospital reform • Its financing is structured through a combination of federal and state contributions, reflecting shared responsibility for modernising care

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  • With the launch of the Transformation Fund (2026-2035) in January 2026, Germany has taken a significant step toward modernising its healthcare system. With unprecedented scale and ambition, the programme positions Germany as a European frontrunner in digital health transformation, reshaping how care is delivered, accessed, and experienced across the nation. In this blog, we highlight the programme’s ambitions and reflect on what to expect in 2026 and beyond. Unprecedented Scale: €50 Billion Over a Decade The Transformation Fund is designed to provide up to €50 billion over ten years (2026-2035

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