Urs Dietschi
Urs Dietschi is a Swiss politician representing the Green Party, who has recently garnered attention for his concerns regarding the University Hospital of Zurich's decision to adopt an American health information system from Epic Systems. He has voiced strong objections about the potential risks associated with Swiss patient data being accessible to foreign authorities, particularly due to the implications of the U.S. Cloud Act.
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Urs Dietschi, a former green cantonal councilor, raised concerns about the transparency of costs associated with Epic Systems in Bern.
Drohen wegen US-Software ähnlich hohe Kosten wie in Bern?
Switzerland· 2026-02-12
Urs Dietschi stressed the importance of a holistic approach to prevent future incidents.
Zürcher Datenskandal: Regierungsrat verspricht VerbesserungenSwitzerland· 2026-01-26
Urs Dietschi justified the political discussion of the software issue by stating that the Unispital relies on public funds for its expansion plans.
umstrittene Software, 690-Millionen-Kredit und die FolgenSwitzerland· 2025-09-22
Urs Dietschi is a green cantonal councilor who has raised concerns about the access of American authorities to Swiss patient data.
Techniker aus den USA haben Zugriff auf Patientendaten – bald auch am Unispital?Switzerland· 2025-09-22
