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- Digital transformation in the german healthcare industry : an analysis of the video consultation (teledoctor) and how it can shape the german healthcare industryPublication . Laber, Carina; Pinho, AndréThe healthcare industry is currently undergoing a digital transformation. Thereby, efficiency and accessibility between physicians and patients shall be improved by innovative care and treatment concepts. One of these innovative concepts is the telemedicine and in particular the video consultation which enables a location independent treatment of patients through information and communication technology. However, this kind of digital medical treatment is currently not properly available in Germany. Therefore, this exploratory study deals with the current status and potential of video consultation in Germany, the challenges and derives potential impacts of the video consultation. The findings reveal that the legal framework of the video consultation, inappropriate reimbursement, acceptance within patients and physicians and no adequate expanded telematic infrastructure are the main challenges that hinder the further development of the video consultation. At the same time, an educated guess showed that a potential size of video consultation based on physicians and patient’s acceptance exists. The video consultation and its connected features will shift the physical based healthcare system to a more online focused and patient centered system which in return will affect all involved stakeholder. Patients will have better access to medical care and physicians will have more efficient practice processes and more flexible working models. In order to adapt to the digital change of society, physicians should provide VC and healthcare insurance companies should support it.