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13 October 2026

When leg pain may be a sign of a herniated disc

A slipped or herniated disc is a fairly common condition that affects the spine. PD Dr. med. Sven Hoppe treats many patients diagnosed with this condition at the Centre for Spinal Medicine at Hirslanden Salem Hospital. Most patients respond well to a conservative treatment approach.

06 October 2026

Compassana Quiz Number 22: Right or wrong?

Once a month, we put your knowledge to the test. Is that right? The Compassana app provides a free support service for all users.

Overview of the Compassana e-prescription app

29 September 2026

Question of the Month: How Do I Use a Swiss E-Prescription with Compassana?

Receive your prescription, save it in Compassana and redeem it at your pharmacy: the Swiss E-Prescription makes digital prescriptions possible. Find out how to use your e-prescription with the Compassana app.

Stefan Eggimann (Product Manager, left) and Filip Jovicic (Product Marketing Specialist)

23 September 2026

Technology Partners in Profile: MediData

MediData enables invoices to be exchanged securely and efficiently within the Swiss healthcare system. Through its partnership with Compassana, healthcare providers will be able to send invoice copies directly to their patients' Compassana app.

A medical professional in a blue coat shows a bearded man in a clinic a tablet with medical data. The man listens attentively, and they appear to be having a conversation about his health.

15 September 2026

Obesity – when weight becomes a diagnosis

While your weight is visible, it is not always the case with your health A chronic nutritional and metabolic disorder can often be prematurely judged as a lifestyle-related issue. Those who reduce it solely to a question of discipline fail to see the real problem.

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08 September 2026

Leukaemia – an overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment

Across Switzerland, around 1.300 people are diagnosed with leukaemia each year, accounting for only around 3% of all cancer cases. Not only the acute progression of the disease and prolonged treatment make it difficult for patients. Despite this, there is hope thanks to several research initiatives and advanced immunotherapy.

01 September 2026

Compassana Quiz Number 21: Right or wrong?

Once a month, we put your knowledge to the test. Is that right? People insured with Groupe Mutuel, Helsana or SWICA enjoy benefits when they use the Compassana app.

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25 August 2026

Question of the month: Can cybercriminals access medical data in the Compassana app?

All digital systems are vulnerable to malicious attacks by individual or organised cybercriminals (advanced persistent threats). Bluespace Ventures AG, the company behind Compassana, has put extensive precautions in place for Compassana with a view to rendering such attacks impossible or, in a worst-case scenario, to fend them off quickly.

24 August 2026

Press release: Compassana and Well to merge, creating Switzerland’s largest digital healthcare platform

Switzerland’s leading digital health platforms, Compassana and Well, are joining forces to form Compassana-Well AG. A shared digital platform will bring together medical information for patients in a single, easily accessible space. The solution will connect the various stakeholders and provide access to the electronic health record (E GD). Existing services for patients, hospitals, physician networks, pharmacies and health insurers will continue to be provided. The project is backed by eleven partners. These include hospitals, healthcare providers, and leading health insurers, which together provide services to around 70 per cent of people insured in Switzerland.