Report Overview

Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market – Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2031

Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market size was estimated at USD 4.53 billion in 2024. During the forecast period between 2025 and 2031, Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.05% reaching a value of USD 11.37 billion by 2031. Major growth factors for Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market include the rapidly aging population with increasing chronic disease burden, the government’s Digital Healthcare Act, and high expenditures on healthcare services. By 2030, the adult population with more than 65 years is expected to reach 22% of Germany’s total population. With the rapidly growing elderly population, the prevalence of chronic illnesses is also increasing. The country’s healthcare expenditures are estimated about 12% of its GDP (more than EUR 500 billion yearly). For cost optimization, private insurance companies and hospitals continue to invest in hospital information systems (HIS). Germany-based hospitals, through the German Hospital Federation, are increasingly forming partnerships with technology vendors. Hence, in 2023, the Government of Germany updated its Digital Healthcare Act (Digitale-Versorgung-Gesetz (DVG)) making electronic health records (EHRs) compulsory and encouraging the adoption of interoperability standards, such as HL7 FHIR. Moreover, the implementation and integration of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and analytics, is forecast to fuel the expansion of Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market over the period in analysis.

Source: BlueWeave Consulting

Hospital Information Systems (HIS) – Overview

Hospital Information Systems (HIS) integrate digital platforms and solutions to manage clinical, diagnostics, pharmacy, administrative, and financial operations in hospitals. HIS consists of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), patient administration, billing, pharmacy, and laboratory modules. HIS solutions help in flowing data seamlessly across various departments of a hospital to enhance care coordination, human error reduction. It also and supports evidence-based decisions through real-time analytics. HIS also enables telemedicine. These features and benefits make HIS critical digital infrastructure for modern healthcare facilities.

Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market

Growth Drivers

Spurring Demand for Advanced IT Solutions for Efficient Operation

Hospitals across the country are increasingly adopting advanced information technology and systems to enhance the efficiency of their operations. It, in turn, is boosting the growth of Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market. Healthcare facilities are increasingly integrating AI with HIS for predictive analytics, adopting cloud-based HIS for scalability, and embracing the blockchain technology for secure data sharing. Major market players, including Siemens Healthineers and Cerner (now, Oracle Health) are increasingly providing AI-enhanced HIS platforms.

Challenges

High Costs of HIS Solutions and Services

The growth of Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market faces challenges due to high initial investments and maintenance costs, including expenses related to services and solutions. Rising prices and stringent regulations further contribute to increased costs, impacting profitability for hospitals. Additionally, the need for advanced technology and infrastructure investments adds financial pressure. These factors make it difficult for small hospitals to compete, while larger hospitals must continuously optimize operations to maintain cost efficiency and sustain their market position.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market

Intensifying geopolitical tensions among major global economies across the regions could adversely affect the growth of Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market by disrupting global trade flows and supply chains. Trade restrictions, sanctions, and increased tariffs create uncertainties, affecting the technology transfers and talent migration. Dependence on imports from regions with geopolitical instability, such as China, poses risks to supply chain continuity. Additionally, heightened cyber threats and security concerns demand robust measures, adding to operational challenges. HIS solution providers must adapt to fluctuating trade dynamics and regulatory changes while ensuring resilience and efficiency in their operations to mitigate the adverse effects of geopolitical tensions on Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market.

Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market

Segmental Coverage

Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market – By Component

On the basis of component, Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market is bifurcated into Software and Service segments. The service segment holds a largest market share than that of the software segment in Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market, as hospitals need more of the service component due to an increasing frequency of service requirements.

Source: BlueWeave Consulting

Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market – By Product Type

Based on product type, Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market is divided into Specialty, Diagnostics, Pharmacy, Quality, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS), Population Health Management (PHM), Data Analytics, Telehealth, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) segments. The PHM systems account for the largest share of Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market by product type, primarily due to the importance of having population health management systems in hand for the effective treatment and outcome.​

Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market – By Deployment Mode

Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market by deployment mode is split into On-Premises and Cloud segments. The on-premises segment holds a larger market share of Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market by deployment mode, as major hospitals aim to keep their critical data and information systems inhouse. The cloud-based deployment mode, on the other hand, is expected to grow at a quicker CAGR during the period in analysis. Most of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are focusing on deploying their HIS on the cloud due to its affordability and accessibility.

Source: BlueWeave Consulting

Competitive Landscape

Major companies operating in Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market include Agfa HealthCare, Cerner (Oracle Health), CompuGroup Medical,  Dedalus Group, InterSystems Corporation,  medatixx, Meierhofer AG, Siemens Healthineers, and Telekom Healthcare Solutions. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Recent Developments

• In February 2025 - Dedalus, a leading provider of hospital information systems (HIS) in Europe, formed a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to host and scale electronic medical records (EHRs)/HIS solutions on the cloud across the European Union (EU), including Germany.

Scope of the Report

By Component

• Software

• Service

By Product Type

• Specialty

• Diagnostics

• Pharmacy

• Quality

• Electronic Health Records (EHR)

• Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)

• Population Health Management (PHM)

• Data Analytics

• Telehealth

• Supply Chain Management (SCM)

• Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

By Deployment Mode

• Cloud

• On-Premises

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. Product Overview
   3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market Insights
   1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
   2. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
         1. Surging Demand for Advanced IT Solutions
         2. Government’s Supportive Initiatives
         3. Increasing Focus on Enhancing Operating Efficiency
      2. Restraints
         1. High Costs
         2. Limited Availability of Skilled Workforce
      3. Opportunities
         1. Integration of AI
         2. Continuous Upgrades of Systems
         3. Rapid Adoption of Cloud-based Solutions and Services
      4. Challenges
         1. Stringent Regulations
         2. Adapting to Evolving Customer Demands
   3. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
   4. Regulatory Framework
   5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of New Entrants
      4. Threat of Substitutes
      5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market Strategies
5. Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market: Pricing Analysis
6. Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Component
         1. Software
         2. Service
      2. By Product Type
         1. Specialty
         2. Diagnostics
         3. Pharmacy
         4. Quality
         5. Electronic Health Records (EHR)
         6. Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)
         7. Population Health Management (PHM)
         8. Data Analytics
         9. Telehealth
         10. Supply Chain Management (SCM)
         11. Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
      3. By Deployment Mode
         1. Cloud
         2. On-Premises
7. Competitive Landscape
   1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
   2. Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market Share Analysis, 2024
   3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
   4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships)
8. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market
9. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, SWOT Analysis)
   1. Agfa HealthCare
   2. Cerner (Oracle Health)
   3. CompuGroup Medical
   4. Dedalus Group
   5. InterSystems Corporation
   6. medatixx
   7. Meierhofer AG
   8. Siemens Healthineers
   9. Telekom Healthcare Solutions
   10. Other Prominent Players
10. Key Strategic Recommendations
11. Research Methodology
    1. Qualitative Research
       1.  Primary & Secondary Research
    2.   Quantitative Research
    3.   Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
       1.  Secondary Research
       2.  Primary Research
    4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
    5.   Assumptions & Limitations

*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.

**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable.

List of Figures

Figure 1        Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market Segmentation

Figure 2        Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market Value Chain Analysis

Figure 3        Company Market Share Analysis, 2024

Figure 4        Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031

Figure 5        Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market Share, By Component, By Value, 2019–2031

Figure 6        Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2031

Figure 7        Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market Share, By Deployment Mode, By Value, 2019–2031

List of Tables

Table 1         Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031

Table 2         Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market Size, By Component, By Value, 2019–2031

Table 3         Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2031

Table 4         Germany Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market Size, By Deployment Mode, By Value, 2019–2031

Table 5        Agfa HealthCare Company Overview

Table 6        Agfa HealthCare Financial Overview

Table 7        Cerner (Oracle Health) Company Overview

Table 8        Cerner (Oracle Health) Financial Overview

Table 9        CompuGroup Medical Company Overview

Table 10      CompuGroup Medical Financial Overview

Table 11      Dedalus Group Company Overview

Table 12      Dedalus Group Financial Overview

Table 13      medatixx Company Overview

Table 14      medatixx Financial Overview

Table 15      Meierhofer AG Company Overview

Table 16      Meierhofer AG Financial Overview

Table 17      Siemens Healthineers Company Overview

Table 18      Siemens Healthineers Financial Overview

Table 19      Telekom Healthcare Solutions Company Overview

Table 20      Telekom Healthcare Solutions Financial Overview