Medical Technology Business Europe are reporting on how the German goverment are planning on increasing healthcare IT investment.
"Expenditure on healthcare IT in Germany represents a paltry 0.5% of total healthcare outlays — an extremely low proportion compared to other developed countries. However, the pursuit of a more integrated healthcare IT policy, government initiatives and new reimbursement structures are set to boost demand for healthcare IT in Germany."
http://www.mtbeurope.info/content/ft602001.htm