Health Tech News: ICS region: South East

Combined with the other ICS regional digital reviews, a whole set of innovative projects show what interoperability can really achieve, whatever your level of digital maturity and your application architecture.

WHO launches new network for advancing data and digital solutions for health, Strategic Partners’ Initiative for Data and Digital Health (SPI-DDH) Only 35% of Member States have policies addressing the use of big data and advanced analytics in the health sector. Moreover, patients and health workers report low levels of trust for digital solutions, with concerns related to privacy and security. To address these issues, the SPI-DDH participants formed 4 specialized working groups that will focus on: unlocking more capacity and access to health care with digitalization and responsible artificial intelligence (AI); leveraging data and digital technologies to bring health care and prevention into the home; taking an ecosystem approach to standards and interoperability in health care; and strengthening public health with a focus on mental health and the health workforce. https://lnkd.in/dTWPuP3x.

Check out this ASTP Blog Post on the importance of HIO's in healthcare data exchange. https://lnkd.in/g4H3A6EK

📣 New Publication: The Need for a Digital Health Readiness Tool 🖥   Our recent systematic review, "How is digital health suitability measured for communities?" reveals a critical gap in digital health: no comprehensive tool exists to measure a patient’s or community’s readiness for digital health services. Authors include: John Geracitano, Luke Barron, David McSwain, MD MPH, and Saif Khairat, PhD, MPH.   Despite the rapid growth of digital health, including telehealth and mobile health, there is no standardized mechanism to assess if individuals and communities are equipped to leverage these services effectively. Existing tools evaluate isolated factors like broadband access but fail to capture the full picture.   🔑 What’s missing? 🔹 An index that considers socioeconomic status, digital accessibility (devices and internet), and social determinants of health. 🔹 A comprehensive, operational tool that healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers can use to drive equitable and effective care. 🔹 Without such a tool, vulnerable populations, particularly those in rural areas or with lower socioeconomic status, are at risk of falling further behind in accessing digital health.   Read the full review: https://lnkd.in/d3JXuJrW   #DigitalHealth #HealthEquity #Telemedicine #DigitalReadiness #HealthcareInnovation #Research #HealthEquity #DigitalHealthEquity #ViVE #HealthInformatics #Informatics #SystematicReview #PublicHealth #DataScience #VirtualCare #Equity #Telehealth

WellStack partners with Hartford HealthCare to advance digital health strategy The collaboration aims to streamline data integration, improve analytics, and support quality care. https://lnkd.in/esAFMvwV

🌍✨ Celebrating 5 Years of Impact! 🎉 Brussels recently hosted the Data Saves Lives (DSL) 5th Anniversary event, uniting key players from Europe’s health sector for two days of insightful discussions and collaborative workshops. Key Highlights: - Digital Advancements: Experts emphasized the importance of digital health literacy and seamless access to patient information. - Workshops: Focused on the European Health Data Space, data protection, and ethical considerations in health data use. - Empowerment & Trust: Strategies to enhance patient engagement through education and transparent communication were at the forefront. With a shared commitment to responsible health data sharing, stakeholders are poised to create a more secure ecosystem that prioritizes patient outcomes. Let’s continue driving innovation in healthcare! 💡💪 👉 Click on the link for more insights! #Collaboration #DataSavesLives #DigitalHealth #General #HealthData #HealthcareInnovation #PatientEmpowerment #RegulatoryAgencies #MarketAccess #MarketAccessToday

🟢 The European Council has adopted the European Health Data Space (#EHDS) regulation, a game-changer for cross-border health data access and digital health innovation. This initiative empowers individuals with better control over their electronic health data, fosters secure reuse for research and policy, and promotes interoperability across the EU. 🟢 The EHDS is expected to drive growth in the #DigitalHealth sector by 20-30% annually, delivering significant benefits for patients, researchers, and policymakers. A milestone for connected and efficient European healthcare! #EuropeanHealthDataSpace #EHDS #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #HealthData #Interoperability https://lnkd.in/dvNT34GF Albert Gallart Joan Escudero Susana Aceituno Àlex Casadevall Nierga Evidenze Digital Health & Evidenze Data & Evidenze Lab

#DigitalHealth thought leaders suggest that the European Union is poised to become a digital powerhouse by embracing public-private partnerships for enhanced healthcare access and quality. Key shifts in this direction, including the European Health Data Space (EHDS), signify a significant milestone in creating a common EU data space. Learn more about this transformative opportunity here: #EU #HealthTransformation

Looking forward to hosting the workshop on AI in Healthcare.

With the NHS Confederation expo just around the corner, we are running a 6-question survey to gather digital health insights from across the sector. Why should you participate? Here are a few great reasons: 👂 Have your voice heard: This is your chance to share your thoughts and suggestions directly with us. ⏳ Quick and Easy: The survey asks you to grade statements from 1-10 and is designed to be completed in just a few minutes. 👀 See it first: We will take the data and turn the insights into a report to be shared back with the sector - those who complete the survey will be the first to see it. 👉 Start the Survey Now! https://lnkd.in/egqwDUvM 👈 #healthcare #digital #NHS