University Hospital Basel (USB) will introduce a new data platform, based on the openEHR standard. It will be delivered by a consortium led by OWT, including Swisscom, x-tention, and Better, and it will improve the management, storage, and exchange of healthcare data, thus positioning USB at the forefront of digital health innovation.
The goal of the project is the development of a cutting-edge data platform that will be fully compliant with the openEHR standard, allowing for improved data interoperability, enhanced patient care, and long-term flexibility. Better will provide its Better Platform, including perpetual licensing with maintenance and support services, providing integration and future-proof digital healthcare delivery.
This project represents a milestone in Swiss healthcare, as University Hospital Basel takes an important step toward fully digitising its infrastructure with the support of industry-leading partners. Together, the consortium will pave the way for a more integrated, efficient, and person-centred healthcare system.
Better to provide the Better Platform with all the components
The consortium leading this initiative is presided by OWT, with Swisscom, x-tention, and Better as equally important partners. Each partner brings extensive expertise to the project, ensuring the successful realisation of University Hospital Basel’s vision for a modern, efficient, and interoperable healthcare system.
OWT will lead the overall project implementation, bringing along its vast experience in managing large-scale digital health projects. Swisscom, a key player in Switzerland’s digital ecosystem, will provide the smooth delivery of the platform with its advanced digital solutions. x-tention will provide integration services, bringing its experience in healthcare IT and system interoperability.
Better will provide its Better Platform with all the components, including the low-code development tools, necessary for building and managing an openEHR-compliant data platform. This solution will not only enable USB to centralise health data management but also provide a scalable foundation for future innovations.
“A key component of the digital transformation journey“
Marc Strasser, CIO at the University Hospital Basel, said on this occasion: “At University Hospital Basel, our goal is to provide the highest standard of patient care through cutting-edge technology and innovation. This project is a key component of our digital transformation journey. By partnering with leading technology providers and implementing an openEHR-based system, we will provide greater interoperability, improve data management, and improve patient experience across our hospital.”
“We are excited to bring the next-generation system and openEHR standard to USB. This project enables a forward-looking, vendor-neutral ecosystem of applications that will sustainably enhance both the quality and innovation within the healthcare industry,” stressed Philippe Hefti, Partner & Market Lead at OWT.
“We are excited to be part of this transformative project with University Hospital Basel, one of the best hospitals in the world. The use of openEHR technology is a major step forward in creating a truly interoperable healthcare system, and our Better Platform is a guarantee for a future-proof, flexible, and equipped to handle the evolving needs of the healthcare sector system,” said Roland Petek, Chief Operating Officer at Better.
Christian Westerhoff, Leader Vertical Healthcare at Swisscom, added: “Swisscom is proud to contribute our digital expertise to this groundbreaking project. The new data platform will enable University Hospital Basel to manage health data more efficiently and securely, leading to improved patient outcomes“.
Thomas Bähler, Managing Director of x-tention Switzerland, said: “We are looking forward to bringing our knowledge of system integration to this project and will make sure the existing IT infrastructure and the data platform will work seamlessly together, as this is the key to achieving the hospital’s vision of a modern healthcare system.”
