University Hospital Basel (USB) will introduce a new data platform, based on the openEHR standard. The new data platform 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 Better Platform with all 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“
“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.
