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#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

This article outlines the World Health Organization's Strategic Partners’ Initiative for Data and Digital Health (SPI-DDH), a collaborative effort involving 53 European member states and various stakeholders to accelerate the digital transformation of healthcare systems. SPI-DDH aims to promote the adoption of digital healthcare solutions aligned with WHO’s Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025, addressing challenges such as funding shortages and governance issues in digital transformation. The initiative has established specialised working groups to enhance healthcare capacity through AI and digitalisation, integrate data technologies into healthcare strategies, promote interoperability standards and strengthen public health initiatives, including mental health support. It's good to see this kind of action taking place. Digital health is that important. #digitalhealth #digitalcare #digitalhealthcare

💡 Tackling the last mile problem 💡 The successful implementation and uptake of health technologies in real-world settings remain an ongoing challenge. To learn more about the essential role of clinicians in facilitating successful digital health design and implementation, please read our (Melissa Baysari, Amina Tariq, and I) latest article: https://lnkd.in/g73G3jPE

WHO Regional Office for Europe has recently launched the Strategic Partners’ Initiative for Data and Digital Health (SPI-DDH), bringing together 53 Member States and leading organizations to advance digital health solutions. This initiative aims to tackle the challenges of #digitaltransformation by focusing on safe, affordable, and #patient-centered technologies. Through multisectoral collaboration, SPI-DDH is expected to form four working groups that will focus on enhancing capacity and #access to care using #digitalization and #AI, promoting #homecare, improving #interoperability, and strengthening #publichealth systems. The importance of #ecosystem collaboration in healthcare cannot be overstated, as it fosters innovation, ensures the integration of diverse expertise, and promotes comprehensive approaches to healthcare challenges. https://lnkd.in/du9ZzrWj #healthcare #digitalhealth #collaboratition

Helen Thomas: ‘Are our systems ready for the next pandemic? No.’ - Digital Health Helen Thomas, CEO of Digital Health and Care Wales, emphasizes the urgent need for streamlined integration in healthcare IT systems to prepare for future pandemics. Her six-year strategy aims to create a national clinical data repository by 2030, enhancing patient-centered care across Wales. However, challenges remain, including data sharing restrictions and a complex integration landscape. Thomas advocates for a standard approach to interoperability and highlights the importance of digital solutions in addressing long waiting lists. As she gears up for Digital Health Rewired 2025, her focus will be on transforming challenges into opportunities through strategic partnerships. #HealthcareIT #DigitalHealth #Interoperability #DataIntegration #HealthTech #PandemicPreparedness #PatientCare ai.mediformatica.com #health #wales #digital #data #this #digitalhealth #pandemic #dhcw #acce #digitalhealthandcarewales #emis #empower #healthit #healthtech #healthcaretechnology @MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/3Wvx5Hj)

🌐 Accelerating Ethical and Responsible Digital Health Transformation 🌐 The World Health Organization Science Council's draft report highlights crucial steps for integrating digital technologies into global health systems. Its focus on education, investment, and evaluation resonates strongly with our mission at Digital Mental Health to build a digitally skilled health workforce and ensure ethical, person-centered care. 🔍 Key Takeaways from Our Perspective: Multi-stakeholder collaboration is essential for creating policies that truly serve diverse populations. Training programs, such as our upcoming Barcelona Digital Mental Health Summer School, address the urgent need for IT skills in healthcare while bridging the gap in digital literacy. Investments in secure, interoperable, and equitable digital ecosystems are non-negotiable to protect data privacy and empower patients globally. At Digital Mental Health, we strive to align with these principles by fostering global partnerships and developing frameworks like the Digital Behavioral Health Specialist to lead this transformation responsibly. 📢 Let’s use this opportunity to comment on the WHO draft and shape the future of health together! Michael Rebhan Devora Kestel Annemette Broch Alicia Salamanca-Sanabria Dr. Tina Mistry Lars Münter #DigitalMentalHealth #AI #DigitalHealth #EthicsInAI #FutureOfWork #GlobalImpact

In today's digital age, the need for community is more critical than ever, especially in healthcare. 📲 When patients can't reach their providers, they turn to the internet. One in five internet users have sought out others with similar health concerns, underscoring the growing demand for community in digital health spaces (Pew Research Center). 🏥 This trend is promising, allowing providers to engage their patients at higher levels. In fact, patients with chronic conditions who engage in online communities experience improved health outcomes and better adherence to treatment plans (Journal of Medical Internet Research). 📈 Additionally, 77% of patients believe that community and peer interactions improve their healthcare experience (Accenture). Dr. Anjanette Tan shares how she has seen Honey Health engage patients, leading them to improved health outcomes.

I recently came across a study on digital health services that I'd like to share. The study, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, highlights the multifaceted experiences patients have with digital health practices. This study was conducted among older adults, highlighting the unique challenges and needs faced by this demographic in the digital health landscape. Here are some key takeaways: 🔹 Complexity of Digital Health: Patients' engagement with digital health services requires continuous support from their social networks. Without this, digital tools can feel exclusionary and cause concern. 🔹 Challenges: Physical, cognitive, and communicative difficulties often hinder the use of digital tools, making it impossible for some patients to benefit from these services. 🔹 Equity in Digital Health: To prevent digitalization from creating health inequities, developers and institutions must understand the varying levels of digital health literacy among patients. Simplifying communication and finding flexible solutions are crucial. 🔹 Four Key Insights 1. Social Resources as a Lifeline: Access to social support is essential for successful digital engagement. 2. Capabilities Matter: Physical, cognitive, and communicative capabilities significantly affect the use of digital tools. 3. Emotional Impact: Feelings of motivation, security, and comfort play a critical role in digital health experiences. 4. Challenges Without Digital Tools: Those without digital tools or the ability to use them often feel left out and face additional challenges. The study underscores the need for a patient-centric approach to digital health. Simplifying communication and providing flexible solutions are essential steps towards ensuring that digital health services benefit all patients equally. Read the full study https://lnkd.in/eYn834cS Feel free to connect and share your thoughts on how we can make digital health more inclusive for everyone! #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #PatientExperience #HealthEquity #DigitalInclusion

The WHO has issued an invitation for public comment on a draft report titled “Advancing the Responsible Use of #Digital Technologies in Global Health". Check out the review from the WHO Science Council exploring the “relatively slow pace” with which digital technologies have been incorporated into the health sector in comparison to the “more rapid adoption of digital tools in other enterprises” such as transportation, entertainment, and finance. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUY2nNiU

The World Health Organization (WHO) Science Council has released a draft report titled "Advancing the Responsible Use of Digital Technologies in Global Health," dated January 7, 2025, for public comments. The report emphasizes the transformative potential of digital technologies in enhancing global health outcomes. It identifies key goals for digital health transformation, including improving service delivery, strengthening population health, and enabling person-centered care. However, it also acknowledges obstacles such as disparities in digital access, varying levels of digital literacy, and the need for robust evaluation mechanisms. To address these challenges, the Science Council proposes a set of recommendations structured around four main themes: 1. Connect: Ensure multi-stakeholder engagement in the design and development of digital health policies and services. Promote the adoption of a unifying approach to digital health to improve service delivery and patient care. Strengthen population health through digital tools, supported by artificial intelligence (AI). Enable person-centered health by utilizing personal health records, allowing patients to seamlessly transfer their health information between providers and institutions. 2. Educate: Develop a digitally skilled health workforce through mandatory training programs to enhance the use of digital methods in health service delivery and patient engagement. Address gaps in digital literacy among patients and the general public, as well as the need for more IT skills within the health workforce to manage and maintain digital health information systems. 3. Invest: Establish a collaborative platform for economic evaluation of digital health to inform investment planning by WHO member states. Foster greater private sector engagement by creating stable, predictable, and secure digital health ecosystems. 4. Evaluate: Establish mechanisms for evaluation and continuous learning in digital health efforts to ensure ongoing improvement and adaptation. The Science Council underscores the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement, including policymakers, healthcare providers, patients, and the private sector, in the successful implementation of these recommendations. The report is open for public comments, inviting feedback from diverse stakeholders to refine and enhance the proposed strategies for advancing digital health responsibly on a global scale. Read more and comment: https://lnkd.in/gzgnhk6P #WHO #digitalhealth #FutureHealthcare #HealthcareGovernance #AI