The ITSG certification (Information Technology Service Center of Statutory Health Insurance) is a quality seal for software solutions in the field of statutory health insurance in Germany. It ensures that software products meet the requirements of statutory health insurance funds and are capable of supporting electronic processes such as billing of health insurance benefits, transmission of insured data, and other specific requirements of the health insurance industry.
Typical functions of software in the area of ITSG certification include:
Compliance with legal requirements: Ensuring that the software meets all legal regulations and standards in healthcare, including data protection and data security.
Support of billing processes: Ability to handle and bill statutory health insurance benefits in accordance with current regulations and rules.
Electronic data transmission: Capability for electronic transmission of insured data, billing data, and other relevant information to health insurance funds and other institutions.
Encryption and data security: Implementation of encryption technologies and security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
Interface connectivity: Integration with other systems and data sources, including integration with hospital information systems (HIS), practice management systems (PMS), and other healthcare providers.