Medizinische Universität Lausitz – Carl Thiem

The Medizininformatik-Initiative (MII) is an ambitious project that aims to better link medical research and healthcare in Germany. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the initiative aims to leverage the opportunities of digitization for improved patient care and research.

The main mission of the MII is to create the conditions for a secure and data protection-compliant exchange of research and care data. This is to be achieved through the establishment of Data Integration Centers (DIZ) at university hospitals and the development of standardized IT solutions. A central goal is that every doctor, every patient and every researcher has access to the information they need to enable more precise diagnoses and treatments[1][3].

Data protection and data security are top priorities. The initiative relies on informed consent from patients, who make a significant contribution to improving medical care by providing their data[3][4].

• Data Integration Centers (DIZ): These centers serve as central interfaces for the exchange and harmonization of health data.
• Core Data Set: A standardized data set that defines the form and type of data sets held in the centers. The MII core data set is divided into content-grouped modules and is specified in HL7 FHIR[2].
• Digital Progress Hubs Health: These hubs are intended to integrate the digital solutions of the MII into all areas of the healthcare system[5].

The MII pursues long-term sustainability goals by creating the foundations for a learning, digitally networked healthcare system. By integrating research and care, patient care is to be improved and the fight against diseases is to be strengthened sustainably[1][3].

An important aspect is the involvement of patient organizations. The MII promotes dialogue with patient representatives to ensure transparency and participation in research data use[4].

Overall, the Medizininformatik-Initiative aims to shape the future of healthcare through digital innovations while upholding the values of data protection and patient participation.

• 1 - https://www.medizininformatik-initiative.de/de/ueber-die-initiative
• 2 - https://www.medizininformatik-initiative.de/de/ankuendigung-zur-kommentierung-des-kerndatensatzmoduls-laborbefund-version-20-der-medizininformatik
• 3 - https://www.smith.care/de/smith-konsortium/ueber-die-medizininformatik-initiative-mii/
• 4 - https://www.medizininformatik-initiative.de/de/medizininformatik-initiative-im-dialog
• 5 - https://mihubx.de/medizininformatik-initiative/