--- title: Community --- [Skip to content](https://www.highmed.org/en/community-german-openehr-modelinggroup#main-content) [geschaeftsstelle@highmed.org](mailto:geschaeftsstelle@highmed.org) [News](https://www.highmed.org/news?hsLang=en) [![LOGO_NEU_HIGHMED_transparent](https://www.highmed.org/hs-fs/hubfs/LOGO_NEU_HIGHMED_transparent.png?width=200&height=90&name=LOGO_NEU_HIGHMED_transparent.png)](https://www.highmed.org/en/home?hsLang=en) - About us - [Our History](https://www.highmed.org/en/highmed-project-about-us-our-history) - [Our Vision](https://www.highmed.org/en/about-us-our-visions) - [Our MeDICs](https://www.highmed.org/en/highmed-consortium/medics) - [Our Team](https://www.highmed.org/en/our-team) - Our Governance Bodies - [Consortium](https://www.highmed.org/en/highmed-governance-bodies) - [Mgmt. & Superv. 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We explain the core concepts and demonstrate how openEHR supports the sustainable, interoperable, and structured representation of medical data. Key elements such as **archetypes**, **templates**, and **modules** are explored in detail, along with their practical implementation. Our goal is to foster a solid understanding of clinical content modeling — as a foundation for successfully applying openEHR in clinical information systems. ### Get Involved: **Actively Shape Clinical Modeling** Want to do more than just read about openEHR? Our community offers many ways to actively contribute — whether you're a clinical expert or a technically skilled developer. You can register with the **German openEHR Modeling Group (GoEMG)** via our [contact page](https://www.highmed.org/en/contact-german-openehr-modelinggroup?hsLang=en). There, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals in designing, discussing, and refining clinical information models — always with a focus on high content quality and real-world applicability. ### Use the Tools: **HIGHmed CKM** The [HIGHmed Clinical Knowledge Manager (CKM)](https://www.highmed.org/en/ckm-german-openehr-modelinggroup?hsLang=en) is a central tool that supports the development, management, and sharing of clinical models. As an essential component of the HIGHmed consortium, the CKM serves as a collaborative platform for everyone involved in creating and maintaining standardized information models. By using the CKM, the quality assurance and reusability of clinical content are significantly enhanced — making it a key building block for the digital transformation of healthcare. ### Connect: **Events & Exchange** Personal and professional exchange is a key part of our community. Our [event calender](https://www.highmed.org/en-de/upcoming-events?hsLang=en) features up-to-date listings of workshops, webinars, community meetups, and conferences related to openEHR and more — including international formats such as the [Int. openEHR Forum](https://discourse.openehr.org/). Take advantage of these opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts and experts, gain new insights, and actively contribute to the ongoing development of openEHR.   ### Together, We Shape the Digital Future of Healthcare for … ![Man using tablet pc against medical interface on xray](https://www.highmed.org/hubfs/Man%20using%20tablet%20pc%20against%20medical%20interface%20on%20xray.jpeg) #### Physicians & Clinicians openEHR enables structured, interoperable documentation — supporting better, patient-centered care. ![Patienten-1](https://www.highmed.org/hubfs/GERMAN%20openEHR%20Modeling%20Group/Community-Seite/Patienten-1.jpg) #### Patients openEHR empowers digital transparency in personal health — with traceable documentation and greater control over your own data. ![Click! 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