Recital 43

To further support interoperability and security, Member States should be able to maintain or define specific rules for the procurement, reimbursement or financing of EHR systems at national level in the context of the organisation, delivery or financing of health services. Such specific rules should not impede the free movement of EHR systems in the Union. Some Member States have introduced mandatory certification of EHR systems or mandatory interoperability testing for their connection to national digital health services. Such requirements are commonly reflected in procurement procedures organised by healthcare providers and national or regional authorities. The mandatory certification of EHR systems at Union level should establish a baseline that can be used in procurement procedures at national level.