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08 October 2024

Showcasing our technology partners: HCI Solutions

HCI Solutions is a provider of innovative software solutions for safe and efficient medication in the Swiss health care system. How does it support the Compassana health care ecosystem?

02 October 2024

Showcasing our ecosystem partners: Galenica

The latest member of the Compassana ecosystem: a leading network in the Swiss healthcare market.

01 October 2024

Genetic testing for breast cancer: “We look at the whole family tree”

More than 6,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in Switzerland each year. Five to ten percent of these cases can be attributed to a hereditary genetic mutation that causes breast cancer. A genetic test not only provides women with certainty as to whether they are affected, but also facilitates more targeted therapy, says Prof. Dr. Sabina Gallati, Co-Director of Hirslanden Precise.

24 September 2024

Question of the month: How quickly will I be registered with Compassana?

Registering with Compassana is smart, so it's quick and easy. You can use the Compassana patient app in just 2 minutes.

17 September 2024

Health apps on prescription – could this be a model for Switzerland?

Digital health care applications (abbreviated to DiGA in German) provide patients with support in treating their medical conditions and in compensating for disabilities. Digital medical products have been available on prescription in Germany for four years now. What conclusions has Germany drawn from the inclusion of DiGA in the catalogue of services provided by statutory health insurance funds? And can Switzerland learn from them?

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10 September 2024

Test the Compassana app and get a CHF 50 voucher

Give the Compassana app a try and get the chance to win a CHF 50 voucher to spend online.

03 September 2024

Vegetarians are less likely to get diabetes

In some cases, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be halved by switching to a plant-based diet.

27 August 2024

Thickening of the heart muscle: genetic testing can help the entire family

There are a number of possible causes for thickening of the heart muscle. High blood pressure is the most common cause of a thickened cardiac muscle. If the thickening of the muscle is genetic, it may cause major problems in individual patients. Genetic testing can provide important additional information when it comes to early treatment – for yourself and for your closest family members, says cardiologist Dr Peter Burger.

20 August 2024

Question of the month: How does the document storage feature in the Compassana patient app work?

The Compassana app is an intuitively designed and user-friendly place in which to organise your documents securely.