The results of an independent scientific evaluation of the 'e-Medikation pilot project', which was carried out under Austria's electronic health records project - ELGA (Elektronische Gesundheitsakte), were presented on 10 May 2012.

A pioneering telemedicine project for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has recently been launched in a hospital in central France to assess the impact of readmissions due to COPD exacerbations.

The Pilot Implementation and Support Unit (ISU) of the Pan European Public Procurement OnLine project (PEPPOL) has been established as a dedicated, professional support team aiming to assist those who are already implementing PEPPOL and running pilots, as well as those who are willing to join.