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Germany's medical technology leader: How does CompuGroup Medical lead the digital medical revolution?
With the rapid development of digital medical technology, CompuGroup Medical SE & Co. KGaA (CGM for short) is redefining the way medical services operate. This publicly traded software company headquartered in Koblenz is committed to providing cloud and digital application software to the medical industry to support medical and organizational activities in doctor's offices, pharmacies, medical laboratories and hospitals.
According to the company's data, CGM had more than 9,200 employees worldwide in 2022 and had more than 1.6 million users in 56 countries.
CGM has been included in the German TecDAX stock market index since September 2013, marking its core position in the German and global medical software industry. It is worth noting that CGM has always maintained a market leadership position in the outpatient field in Germany and has multiple practice management systems (PVS).
History and Development
The history of CGM can be traced back to 1984, when Jürgen Riebling, Peter Kirchdorfer, Ursula Spitta , Max-Georg Prahl and Walter Schäfer founded Compudent GmbH. The company was transformed into a public company in 1986 and remained until 1997, when founder Frank Gotthardt acquired all common shares and merged Compudent with another of his companies, and it became known as Compudent AG.
In the following years, CGM continued to expand its business scope, especially in the field of medical and dental information systems. Over time, the company has launched a variety of products, such as medical record solutions, hospital information systems, multimedia communication services, etc., not only occupying a place in the German market, but also quickly entering the Czech Republic, Slovakia, neighboring countries of Germany, and the United States. market.
In February 2020, CGM announced the signing of an acquisition agreement to incorporate some of the products of the healthcare software company Cerner in Germany and Spain, further strengthening its market position.
Operation and market impact
As of 2017, CGM has approximately 4,600 employees in 19 countries and provides leading software solutions in the medical industry. The company's headquarters in Koblenz is also its main software development center. With the rapid changes in medical needs, CGM is not only committed to enhancing its product functions, but also constantly introducing new technologies to enhance user experience.
With the implementation of Germany’s electronic prescription system in 2024, according to reports, 30% of German electronic prescriptions are issued through CGM hardware and software.
Future prospects and cooperation
CGM is very clear about its future development plans. It not only continues to invest in the development of new technologies, but also actively participates in various cooperation projects. Recently, the company teamed up with five other medical entities to launch a project funded by the North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs to improve the safety of drug treatments.
In addition, CGM has also launched a new project "Software-Assisted Medical Care" to use information technology to accelerate the integration of new medical knowledge into patient care. At the same time, the company cooperated with the Koblenz University of Applied Sciences to establish the "Software Engineering in Healthcare" course to cultivate the next generation of medical technology professionals.
Facing the ever-changing challenges of digital medical care, CGM is taking steady steps to strengthen the promotion of technology and the cultivation of human resources. It is expected to lay a more solid foundation in the global medical market in the future. What revolutionary changes do you think digital medicine will bring to our health management?
