KIM: Secure communication in healthcare
What is KIM?
KIM is the official email standard for the Telematics Infrastructure (TI), enabling the secure, end-to-end encrypted exchange of sensitive health data – such as medical letters, reports, or sickness certificates – between practices, clinics, pharmacies, and other stakeholders. NubiSoft’s KIM module enables the deployment of this standardized communication service.
Communicate securely. Provide better care.
How the KIM module works
Certified security for your communication
The KIM security standards meet all specifications set by gematik:
- End-to-end encryption of medical messages
- Secure identification via electronic professional card (eHBA) or institution card (SMC-B)
- Binding authentication using a qualified electronic signature (QES)
- Transmission via the protected Telematics Infrastructure (TI).
The result: A secure, binding, and future-proof communication standard for the healthcare sector.
Wide range of applications
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- Medical letters and clinical reports
- Certificates of incapacity for work (eAU)
- Medication plans
- Referrals, discharge summaries, or consultation requests.
KIM is continuously being developed and is established as a standard in the healthcare sector.
Your benefits at a glance
Legally secure communication
Electronic signature and verifiable delivery.
gematik-compliant
Meets all requirements set by gematik.
Versatile applications
From medical letters to sickness certificates, KIM is highly versatile.
Integration & data privacy
No system change required, and local installation available if needed.
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Settings
The three levels of integration
SDK – Full Control
Native integration directly into your product.
- Maximum flexibility
- Direct access to ePA, KIM & PoPP functions
- Custom UI and process design
Ideal for providers with in-house TI expertise and a long-term product strategy
REST API – Simplified Integration
Scalable multi-tenant architecture via standardized interfaces.
- Fast connection without deep TI infrastructure
- Clear API structures
- Reduced development effort
Ideal for growing platforms and SaaS models.
White-Label UI – Ready to Use
Fully functional, embeddable web solution in a customizable corporate design.
- Ready to use
- Embedding via iFrame or web component
- Individually customizable CI
- Minimal development resources required
TI functionality “out of the box” – integrated into your existing software.
Expand your software capabilities
Expanding your system is a swift response to the growing demands of the healthcare market. Instead of going through lengthy development processes, you can immediately offer your customers tools that simplify their workflows and elevate the standard of patient care.