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E-prescription is scanned via QR code at the pharmacy.

06 May 2025

Swiss e-prescription initiative: Partners look ahead together

The Swiss e-prescription initiative, supported by the Swiss Pharmacists' Association pharmaSuisse, the Swiss Medical Association FMH and HIN, can look back on a successful year – and is focussing on the expansion and practical anchoring of e-prescriptions across the board in 2025.

Three features of the Compassana app are presented: insurance guide, claimed medication and symptom check

29 April 2025

Question of the month: What are the advantages of logging on to Compassana via your account with a partner insurer?

All patients over the age of 16 covered by the Swiss health system can enjoy the benefits of the Compassana app. Our partner insurers, Helsana, Groupe Mutuel and SWICA, offer their policyholders additional functionalities in the Compassana patient app.

A person wearing glasses and a blue hoodie speaks on stage. A large screen behind them displays the name "Arthur Germain" with the title "Co-Founder & CEO, ONEDOC.

22 April 2025

“We share an important principle”

Appointment booking specialist OneDoc and Compassana have been working together for many months already. Our common goal is to accelerate digitalisation for outpatient healthcare providers. Time for an interim summary from Arthur Germain, CEO of OneDoc.

Two glasses of lemonade with lemon slices, mint leaves and blue straws on a wooden board

15 April 2025

Sweet drinks are said to be responsible for ten per cent of diabetes cases

According to a recent study in the journal ‘Nature Medicine’, one in ten cases of diabetes worldwide can be attributed to the consumption of sugary drinks. In addition, one in 30 cases of cardiovascular disease is directly linked to sugary drinks. The international research team behind the study calls for policy action to reduce the health risks.

Doctor on the computer with a lock symbol

08 April 2025

Data protection at Compassana: Trust is the beginning of everything

We set the highest standards for data security and still give you all the freedom you need. How does this work?

Three smartphone screens on a red background

03 April 2025

Compassana app version 2.13 now also available in Italian

Our mobile patient app is now available in a third Swiss national language.

25 March 2025

Question of the month: How does the symptom check in the Compassana app work?

Patients can now analyse their symptoms in the Compassana app. They receive an initial assessment and recommendation for the treatment of their complaints quickly, regardless of time and place.

A microscopic image of cancer cells in bright pink and blue

18 March 2025

Myths about cancer: What is really true?

Whether it is on social media, among friends or even in some media reports – false information can quickly cause uncertainty. Here is the correct information on the subject of cancer.

11 March 2025

Compassana Quiz number 3: Right or wrong?

Once a month we put your knowledge to the test. Is that right? The Compassana app offers health advice that can be accessed at any time.