The key point: A committee is launching a referendum against the choice of US software Epic for patient records in twelve Vaud hospitals.
The disputed project
- Decision: the Vaud Grand Council approved Epic at the end of September.
- Budget: 207 million francs.
The referendum
- Arguments: digital sovereignty and protection of sensitive medical data.
- Criticism: no local solution was considered.
- Support: three MPs, from the UDC, the POP and the Green Liberals.
Key figures
- Signatures required: 12,000 by 5 December.
- Hospitals concerned: 12.
In short
The choice of US software for Vaud health data could be put to a popular vote.
