The government has decided to launch an inquiry into the regions' journal systems in healthcare. The announcement has sparked joy among doctors in Dalarna who have long criticized the Cosmic system.
Child doctor Torbjörn Hemberg described the reaction in an sms as “Now the accident commission is here!” He is one of five doctors who previously demanded an external investigation into the procurement and introduction of Cosmic in Region Dalarna.
Senior physician Kim Busk Madsen at the eye clinic in Falun hopes the inquiry will bring change. “I hope this never happens again”, he says, stressing the importance of listening to those who use the systems.
Regional leadership in Dalarna has mixed reactions. Elin Norén (S) welcomes the assignment to the e-health authority but believes the state also needs to review legislation on complex procurements. Opposition councillor Björn Ljungqvist (M) calls the announcement unfortunate and highlights the need for digitalisation.
