Secure Data Exchange with KIM

With KIM (Communication in Healthcare) on STACKIT, you can comprehensively digitize the exchange of medical documents: end-to-end encrypted, highly available, and directly integrated into the telematics infrastructure.
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Challenge: Slow communication, high operational overhead, and regulatory pressure

Data exchange in the healthcare sector continues to be characterized by manual processes, fragmented systems, and increasing regulatory requirements. Health insurers and healthcare providers must exchange sensitive data securely, quickly, and in accordance with telematics infrastructure guidelines—all while dealing with high operational costs.

Outdated communication channels

Mail, fax, or unsecured email delay the delivery of medical documents and extend processing times.

High administrative burden

On-premises KIM installations require a lot of maintenance. Certificates and access rights are managed manually, tying up IT resources.

TI Requirement and Availability

The legally mandated use of KIM in certain scenarios requires a stable connection to the telematics infrastructure. Outages disrupt business-critical processes.

Security and Compliance Risks

Strict regulations (e.g., GDPR, TI guidelines) require end-to-end encryption and clear access controls.

Measurable Benefits: Faster processes, lower costs, and higher quality of care

With a centrally managed KIM platform on STACKIT, you can accelerate data exchange and reduce operational overhead. Standardized, secure processes increase efficiency and transparency throughout the entire organization.

  • Faster processes: Documents such as eAU (electronic sick leave certificates) or physician’s notes are delivered in seconds instead of days. This speeds up downstream processing and decision-making.
  • Cost Savings: Digitization significantly reduces expenses for printing, enveloping, and mailing.
  • Less administrative effort: Centralized management of KIM services and certificates reduces the workload on IT teams and minimizes sources of error.
  • Improved quality of care: A seamless flow of information reduces the need for follow-up inquiries and speeds up the care of insured individuals.
  • Secure communication: End-to-end encryption and operation on STACKIT ensure control over sensitive data.

Solution: Centralized, secure KIM service on STACKIT

With a centrally operated KIM service on STACKIT, you ensure secure, highly available, and low-maintenance communication within the telematics infrastructure. The operation, security, and management of the KIM components are centrally consolidated, reducing the burden on your organization.

As a managed KIM service, the solution provides secure transmission of messages and documents and integrates fully into the telematics infrastructure. Automated certificate management handles the central administration of security tokens and certificates, reducing manual effort and minimizing the risk of service interruptions.

Through consistent end-to-end encryption, the service reliably protects all messages: It automatically encrypts and signs content, thereby ensuring maximum confidentiality and integrity. At the same time, the scalable infrastructure on STACKIT guarantees stable communication processes.

Centralized integration also ensures a uniform connection, reduces technical complexity, and significantly simplifies integration into existing systems.

Competitive Advantage: Efficiency, Security, and Full Control Over Your Communications

With a centralized KIM platform on STACKIT, you lay the foundation for a future-proof and sovereign communication infrastructure in the healthcare sector. You reduce dependencies, increase operational reliability, and regain control over business-critical processes.

Secure data management

Operating on STACKIT enables data processing within the European legal framework and full control over sensitive health data.

Independence from third-party providers

You avoid proprietary black-box solutions and retain control over your communication flows within the telematics infrastructure.

Stable and scalable operation

A centralized platform reduces complexity and ensures reliable, highly available processes—even as data volumes increase.

Sustainable efficiency gains

Standardized and automated workflows reduce long-term operating and maintenance costs and provide lasting relief for your IT department.

Future-proof IT integration

Your organization is optimally prepared for regulatory requirements and future developments in telematics infrastructure.

The Foundation: Secure Infrastructure on STACKIT for KIM Operations

A robust cloud infrastructure forms the basis for stable and secure KIM operations. On STACKIT, core components are operated with high availability.

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Secure Cloud Infrastructure

Operations in German and Austrian data centers ensure data protection compliance and high availability.

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Integrated Key Management

Centralized management of cryptographic keys enables secure encryption and controlled access.

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High Availability and Scalability

Flexible resources ensure continuous operation even as volumes increase.

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Audit-proof logging of data accesses

Logging and storage enable full traceability.

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Seamless TI Integration

Optimized connectivity to the telematics infrastructure simplifies integration and ensures stable communication processes among all stakeholders.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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