The entire IT-Choice team wishes you a happy and healthy start to the new year!
We look forward to the coming months with energy and confidence, and we’re excited to break new ground with you, seize opportunities, and successfully overcome challenges.
Here’s to a great 2026!
A wonderful year full of exciting events is coming to a close. We would like to express our sincere thanks to our customers for the trust they have placed in us, to our partners for their close collaboration, and to our employees for their great commitment.
Together, we’ve achieved a great deal and we look forward to seizing new opportunities and implementing successful projects in the year ahead.
We wish you a Merry Christmas, a relaxing holiday season, and a great start to a successful 2026!
Best regards from all of us at IT-Choice
We are pleased about the successful collaboration with the Institute for Digital Health Data (IDG Rhineland-Palatinate) in setting up the Rhineland-Palatinate Health Resources Database (GeRDa). The project commissioned by the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of Science and Health (MWG) supports, among other things, the implementation of the new legal requirements under the Hospital Care Improvement Act (§ 135e SGB V).
What is GeRDa?
GeRDa is a central online portal that supports structured communication between the Ministry of Health and hospitals in Rhineland-Palatinate. A core function is the application for service groups, which the portal makes simpler, more digital and future-proof. The portal connects institutions, the ministry and the Medical Service on one platform, creating transparent and efficient processes for everyone involved.
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Key functions
Via GeRDa, hospitals can manage their service group applications securely and conveniently online. The portal offers, among other things:
Additional functions, such as advanced evaluations, automated reminders or the integration of expert report uploads, are being implemented, and further digital services are being planned.
More transparency and speed
GeRDa creates a central data basis for digital communication, application submission and data capture in Rhineland-Palatinate.
The digital system ensures:
An important step towards digital modernization
The development of GeRDa shows how close collaboration between the ministry, IDG Rhineland-Palatinate and IT-Choice creates modern, user-oriented solutions.
Together, we continue to drive forward the digitalization and simplification of administrative processes in healthcare and create a solid foundation for future digital projects in the public health service.
Florian Born, Deputy Head of the Health Department at MWG, confirms: “Thanks to the professional collaboration with IT-Choice, we were able to develop a powerful and user-friendly portal that significantly optimizes our internal processes and structures the dialogue with hospitals.”
We are pleased to be developing a new Trusted Third Party for the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) together with the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
The project is based on our STUDYSTAR framework and is being implemented under the scientific direction of the DKFZ, in close collaboration with all NCT sites.
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The goal of the new NCT Trusted Third Party is to establish a central, independent platform that optimally integrates data protection, data quality, and research organization. In the future, the new Trusted Third Party is intended to combine identity, pseudonym, and consent management in a secure, modern web application.
The application will be gradually expanded into a central infrastructure for study participant management and will offer the following functions, among others:
All components are accessible via a secure web interface and standardized APIs and can be seamlessly integrated into the existing systems at NCT sites.
By developing the new NCT trust office, the DKFZ, the NCT sites, and IT-Choice are pursuing a common goal: to further modernize the digital infrastructure of clinical research.
The solution is intended to help securely connect data, simplify processes, and strengthen collaboration between research and care.
We are pleased to announce that our tumor documentation system, ONKOSTAR, has successfully received the certificate of conformity for OncoBox Lung.
The verification of ONKOSTAR was conducted in close collaboration with our pilot centers, the Lung Cancer Center at Oldenburg Pius Hospital and the Cantonal Hospital in Winterthur.
Ms. Wedeken from Pius Hospital describes the collaboration as follows: “Implementing the OncoBox Lung pilot project togehter has been, and still is, an incredibly exciting experience. The valuable and constructive exchange is not only a great enrichment, but also an essential foundation for successful verification.“
The OncoBox supports cancer centres certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG) in calculating certification-relevant data, thereby making a substantial contribution to quality assurance in oncology.
Our colleague Fabienne Streisel, who has been closely involved in the process on our side, emphasizes the significance of this milestone:
“By successfully completing the verification, we can make a significant contribution to a reliable and precise solution for tumor documentation. It was great to see how our collaboration with the pilot centers led to this important milestone.”
In addition to OncoBox Lung, ONKOSTAR has already been successfully verified for OncoBox Breast, OncoBox Colon, and OncoBox Prostate. This allows us to offer comprehensive support for quality-assured documentation in several organ cancer centers.
We sincerely thank all participants for their support!
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Further information on OncoBox can be found at: https://www.xml-oncobox.de/
2025 Recap
On October 23 and 24, 2025, we participated as an exhibitor at the National Congress (BUKO) 2025 of BUVEBA e.V. in Hannover. BUVEBA, the National Association of Non-Medical Study Personnel in Clinical Research, is committed to promoting professional training and strengthening study coordination as an essential component of clinical research. Its goal is to represent the interests of all professionals working in this field and to sustainably improve the framework conditions for their work.
For two days, the attending professional audience had the opportunity to learn about STUDYSTAR, our digital solution for efficient study management, at our exhibition stand.
On October 23, the 44th Annual Conference of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Transdisziplinären Onkologischen Versorgung (ATO), the association for transdisciplinary oncology care in Baden-Württemberg, took place at the Konzerthaus Freiburg.
ATO focuses on interdisciplinary exchange to continuously improve oncological care. Under this year’s motto “Cancer Moves,” the conference addressed the diverse commonalities and connections between cancer and sports.
We are very pleased to have had the opportunity to support this year’s conference as a sponsor.
From September 16 to 18, 2025, we supported the ADT Network Conference in Berlin as an exhibitor. ADT (Association of German Tumor Centers) connects stakeholders in the field of oncology with the goal of identifying research questions relevant to patient care and answering them using the best possible data. It serves as a point of contact regarding quality assurance, data use, and data analysis in oncology.
During the ADT conference, we were able to have many interesting conversations about ONKOSTAR and SURVEYSTAR. The personal exchange with oncology experts provided us with valuable insights.
On May 13 and 14, we attended the Health Registry Summit of TMF – Technology and Methods Platform for Networked Medical Research e.V. in Berlin. The two-day event provided us with exciting insights into the latest developments regarding registry research, interoperability, and data use.
We are very pleased to have gained many valuable insights for our work and would like to thank the organizers for their excellent work.
From April 8 to 10, we exhibited at DMEA 2025 in Berlin. Europe’s leading event for Digital Health provides us annually with the opportunity to present our products and solutions to a broad professional audience. We thank all visitors for their keen interest and the engaging conversations at our booth!
On the occasion of ONKOSTAR’s 10th anniversary, our first User Conference took place in Hannover on March 24 and 25, 2025.
Knowledge exchange and perspectives
The two-day event focused on the milestones of the first ONKOSTAR decade, the outlook on the upcoming version ONKOSTAR 3.0, as well as practical experience reports from users at a wide variety of institutions.
In addition to a diverse presentation program, information booths offered participants ample opportunity to exchange ideas with our expert team about our products.
A special highlight was the joint dinner, where we were able to conclude the first day of the event in a relaxed atmosphere.
Comprehensive feedback opportunities
During the event, participants had the opportunity to share suggestions and requests regarding our products on interactive feedback walls.
The event itself was also evaluated afterwards. We are very pleased with the consistently positive feedback. In addition to the presentation program, the lively exchange was particularly praised.
We would like to thank all participants, speakers, and our organizing team for their support. The User Conference impressively demonstrated how valuable dialogue within the ONKOSTAR community is and that there is a strong shared interest in continuously developing our solutions.
We are already looking forward to seeing everyone again at the next User Conference!
On October 23 and 24, 2025, we exhibited at the National Congress (BUKO) of BUVEBA e. V. in Hannover.
For two days, our exhibition team had the opportunity to present our study management system, STUDYSTAR, to an interested professional audience and engage in exciting discussions.
We sincerely thank all visitors for the inspiring exchange.
Special thanks go to Buveba e. V. for the excellent organization of the event!
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BUVEBA – the National Association of Non-Medical Study Personnel in Clinical Research, is committed to promoting professional training and strengthening study coordination as an essential component of clinical research.
More information about BUVEBA e.V. at https://buveba.de/
Since September 22, 2025, IT-Choice has been part of the synava Group, a strong umbrella brand that brings together leading companies in healthcare IT.
synava offers a broad portfolio – ranging from comprehensive end-to-end solutions to specialized applications that integrate seamlessly into existing systems. With its combined expertise, many years of experience, and consistent focus on the customer, synava is setting new standards for future-proof IT systems in the healthcare sector.
IT-Choice brings many years of expertise in oncology documentation to the group. There are various points of overlap between oncology and radiology – synava’s previous area of focus: both disciplines work hand in hand in many processes, such as diagnostics or tumor board meetings.
Particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies, there is great potential to jointly advance innovative solutions by combining our expertise.
Nothing will change for you: Your trusted contacts at IT-Choice will continue to be available to assist you personally.
All existing contracts and obligations remain unchanged.
As part of the merger, IT-Choice was converted into a limited liability company (GmbH) on September 22, 2025. Since then, we have been operating under the name IT-Choice Software GmbH.
Please update our company name in your systems – if you have not already done so. Our new commercial register number is: HRB 755805, Mannheim Local Court.
We sincerely thank you for your trust and look forward to continuing our successful and collaborative partnership!
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About synava: “The synava Group is an alliance of leading software companies from various sectors of healthcare IT. Together, we actively shape healthcare in a rapidly changing world and drive digital transformation forward. Our goal is to improve the quality of care, optimize workflows, and achieve the best possible outcomes for patients through innovative IT solutions.”
More information: https://www.synava.com
We would like to inform you that, effective September 22, 2025, our company has been converted into a GmbH, a German limited liability company, and we now operate under the name IT-Choice Software GmbH.
All existing contracts and obligations remain unchanged. Your usual points of contact remain available to you, and our address, phone numbers, and bank details also remain unchanged.
Please remember to update our company name in your system. In this context, we would also like to draw your attention to our new commercial register number (HRB 755805, Mannheim Local Court).
We thank you for your trust and look forward to continuing our successful and collaborative partnership!
Since September 22, 2025, IT-Choice has been part of the synava Group, which brings together leading companies in healthcare IT.
IT-Choice complements the group’s existing portfolio, particularly by adding its long-standing expertise in oncology documentation. There are various points of overlap between oncology and radiology, which has been synava’s primary focus to date. Both disciplines work hand in hand in many processes, such as tumor board meetings and diagnostics. Joining the group creates ideal conditions for close collaboration, coordinated workflows, and innovative solutions throughout the entire care pathway.
Particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies, there is great potential to jointly advance innovative solutions by combining our expertise.
“We are proud to become part of the synava Group. The collaboration will unlock new opportunities, bringing value to our customers, partners, and employees alike,” emphasizes Mirko Ketterer, Managing Director of IT-Choice GmbH.
For our customers, everything will remain the same as usual: Your trusted contacts at IT-Choice will continue to be available to assist you personally.
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About synava
“The synava Group is an alliance of leading software companies from various sectors of healthcare IT. Together, we actively shape healthcare in a rapidly changing world and drive digital transformation forward. Our goal is to improve the quality of care, optimize workflows, and achieve the best possible outcomes for patients through innovative IT solutions.”
More information: www.synava.com
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