An investigation by HD-Sydsvenskan and Sjukhusläkaren has uncovered significant flaws in the procurement process of the Millennium journal system, which has faced harsh criticism for its failure to meet the essential requirement of patient safety. Despite not complying with EU standards for medical technology products or being CE marked appropriately, the system was still approved by IT procurers in Region Skåne. This raises serious concerns about the decision-making processes involved in such critical healthcare investments.

The Millennium system has cost over 2.2 billion kronor and has faced multiple delays, still not having been implemented in Skåne. The investigation highlights that the system should have been disqualified eight years ago during the procurement phase due to its non-compliance with mandatory safety standards. The findings suggest a troubling precedent in the handling of such crucial healthcare technology, which is supposed to prioritize patient safety above all.

Moreover, the report reveals that Millennium was presented to the politicians as the only approved alternative, while its main competitor was rejected due to a minor oversight in the documentation—an oversight that was not even a requirement. This pattern of decision-making underscores the need for increased scrutiny and accountability within public procurement processes, especially in sectors as vital as healthcare, where patient safety cannot be compromised.