While the GesundheitsID is just finding its way into everyday DiGA use, the next major identity wave is already emerging at the European level: the EUDI Wallet. By the end of 2026, every EU member state must provide its citizens with such a digital wallet – and healthcare is one of the sectors required to accept it first. For DiGA manufacturers and Digital Health providers or developers, it pays to understand this topic now, while you can still stay ahead of the market.

This article provides an outlook: what the EUDI Wallet is, what the timeline looks like, why healthcare is particularly affected, and how the wallet relates to the GesundheitsID.