Healthcare Denmark

Today, #EHIN2024 kicked off in Oslo with incredible energy, and we’re thrilled to see nine Danish companies ready to showcase their innovative healthcare solutions at the Danish pavilion! At Healthcare Denmark, we extend our heartfelt thanks to DI - Dansk Industri and Danmarks Ambassade i Norge for their wonderful partnership in making this pavilion a reality. Also, a special gratitude goes to Louise Bang Jespersen for hosting an inspiring welcoming reception yesterday that brought together Danish and Norwegian participants 🇳🇴🤝🇩🇰 Cecilie Kieler Hansen | Andreas Dahl Jakobsen | Helle Bundgaard | Jakob Skaarup Nielsen | Oluf á Heygum Bærentsen | Systematic A/S | IBG - Interaktiv Borgerguide | PDC A/S | Aquatime | ABENA | Novo Nordisk | DigiRehab | FPT Software | Nordic2care - N2C | Rokoko Care

Strengthening Digital Health Partnerships between Serbia and Denmark 🇷🇸🤝🇩🇰 This week, Healthcare Denmark had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from Serbia, focusing on Denmark’s journey in digital health and innovation. Executive Director Jakob Skaarup Nielsen welcomed the delegates with an introduction to the Danish healthcare system followed by an insightful presentation by the Danish Health Data Authority on Denmark’s digital journey, setting the stage for a deep dive into the digital infrastructure of the Danish healthcare system💡✨ Healthcare Denmark’s Senior Advisor Peter Wiisbye welcomed the delegation to our Nation of Health visitor centre in Odense, where MedCom shared insights into Denmark’s joint-public ownership model and sundhed.dk introduced Denmark’s national e-Health platform, enabling secure communication between citizens and the healthcare system. The delegates also met with Odense Robotics, Denmark’s cluster for robotics, automation, and drones, showcasing some of the newest innovations when it comes to the future of digital health 🦾 Part of the program also included an introduction to public-private partnerships in Denmark, highlighted by the Lighthouse Life Science. At Digital Hub Denmark, the delegates engaged in discussions on Danish GovTech and the successful implementation of digital solutions focusing on involving academia and creating a strong ecosystem for clinical trials. During their stay, the delegates also met with Danish companies Novo Nordisk, Lundbeck, Falck and E-Health Brains. Thank you very much for visiting, and thank you all for contributing with valuable perspectives – we look forward to continuing the dialogue 👏 Udenrigsministeriet | Lina Gandløse Hansen | David Schjerlund | Sundhedsdatastyrelsen | Kenneth Ahrensberg | Health Tech Hub Copenhagen | Jesper Grønbæk | Lars Hulbaek | Morten Elbæk Petersen | Julie Thygesen Rydahl | Ole Georg Andersen | Lars Hagerup | Henrik Ibsen | Kirsten M. Danielsen | Danish Life Science Cluster | Beth Wolff | Nicolaj Christensen | Trial Nation | Marianne Pilgaard | Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen | Maria Kristiansen

Japanese-Danish knowledge exchange on digital technologies💡 Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming NEC Solution Innovators, one of Japan's largest system integration companies, who is visiting Denmark to learn about Danish strongholds in Life Science and exchange ideas with Danish companies exploring potential partnerships 🇯🇵🇩🇰 With 30% of Japan's population aged 65 or older, the country faces challenges like rising social security costs and caregiver shortage. NEC is interested in Danish technologies that promote healthier lifestyles and disease prevention. Healthcare Denmark’s Executive Director, Jakob Skaarup Nielsen, and Advisor, Oluf á Heygum Bærentsen, provided an insightful introduction to digitalization in the Danish healthcare system, highlighting healthcare organization and responsibilities. The event was organized by Chief Advisor Hans Henrik Philipsen in collaboration with the Japanese Embassy in Copenhagen. The Japanese delegates met with MedCom’s CEO Lars Hulbaek, who provided valuable information about data sharing in Danish healthcare, and Charan Nelander, Director for The Danish Committee for Health Education (Komiteen for Sundhedsoplysning), shared the Danish national strategies for encouraging behavioral changes to prevent disease. The program also featured meetings and discussions with Danish companies. Thank you all very much for contributing to insightful dialogues and knowledge exchange 🤝

WHINN - Week of Health and Innovation kicks off in Odense 🚀 Today, we welcomed a group of participants from Germany, Finland, UK, and the Netherlands for the #WHINN conference to our showroom, where Senior Advisor Peter Wiisbye introduced Denmark’s healthcare system and showcased its digital transformation journey. The presentation provided insights into the structure of primary and secondary care in Denmark and highlighted solutions for key challenges facing healthcare systems worldwide, including structural and digital innovations. Finally, discussions also focused on Denmark’s approach to public-private partnerships and their essential role in advancing sustainable, patient-centered healthcare solutions. Thank you for the visit 👏 WHINN 2024 is organised by Danish Life Science Cluster and Region Syddanmark and co-funded by the European Union.

Clinical Innovation Summit hosted by Innovation Centre Denmark and Trade Council of Denmark in North America is taking place today at Rigshospitalet 🌎 Healthcare Denmark is proud to be a partner and had the pleasure of welcoming the delegation yesterday, together with Indenrigs- og Sundhedsministeriet, with a presentation on the Danish healthcare system. Also thank you to Ambassador Alan Leventhal at the U.S. Embassy in the Kingdom of Denmark for hosting a great networking event 🤝 Clinical Innovation Summit is an annual forum that gathers healthcare innovation leaders from Denmark and North America to explore key topics in healthcare innovation. This year, Clinical Innovation Summit brings together stakeholders from Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic Platform, Mass General Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Beth Israel Lahey Health, Mass General Brigham, UC Davis Health and EY. This year’s programme focuses on three topics in healthcare: innovation leadership at hospitals, AI in healthcare, and hospital at home and other approaches to delivering healthcare closer to the patients 💡 Denmark in USA | BETA.HEALTH® – An innovation platform sponsored by the Novo Nordisk Foundation | Erik Waldorff, Ph.D., M.B.A. | Philip D. Anderson | Bernardo Bizzo | Gaye Bok | Marc Succi, MD | Dr. Puneet Freibott, DNP, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC, CCRN-K | Muhammad Mamdani | Tod Stoltz | Ann-Christina Lange | Casper Grove Petersen | James E. | Trine Bargsteen | Jakob Skaarup Nielsen | Ida Hvitved | Anne Sofie Vedin

High-level visit from Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare 🇹🇼 We were honored to host a high-level delegation, led by Deputy Director Hsi-Wen Wu, who visited Denmark this week. This visit, organised in collaboration with the Taipei Representative Office in Denmark, contributed to the exchange of knowledge within healthcare between Denmark and Taiwan, with a particular emphasis on long-term care challenges and innovations. At our showroom, Nation of Health, the delegates explored how Denmark addresses key challenges related to an ageing population, including the integration of AI in healthcare, public-private partnerships, and strategies for transitioning patients from hospital to home care. During the visit, the delegation also visited the Department of Elderly and Disabled at Odense Kommune and Syddansk Sundhedsinnovation to learn about Denmark’s policies on preventive care and innovative solutions for assisted living. Thank you for the visit 👏 Invest In Odense | Lone Knudsen Krogsbøll | Jakob Skaarup Nielsen | Camilla Sand

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting a delegation of representatives from the Algerian Ministry of Industry and Pharmaceutical Production along with members of Conseil du Renouveau Économique Algérien مجلس التجديد الإقتصادي الجزائري (CREA) and industry sector experts, led by the Algerian Investment Agency (الوكالة الجزائرية لترقية الإستثمار | AAPI) 🇩🇿 🇩🇰    Executive Director Jakob Skaarup Nielsen and Senior Advisor Peter Wiisbye provided an insightful introduction to the Danish healthcare system, highlighting Denmark’s expertise in the life sciences sector and ecosystem. The visit also featured discussions on the growing collaboration between Denmark and Algeria in the pharmaceutical sector, which saw a 14.1% increase in Danish exports to Algeria last year, underscoring the strong potential for continued innovation and partnership in the health sector.    The program also featured meetings with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and State Secretary for Trade & Investments, Lina Gandløse Hansen, as well as a visit to Novo Nordisk and an Algerian-Danish Business Roundtable with the Danish Chamber of Commerce, among others. The visit marked an important step towards strengthening the cooperation between Denmark and Algeria, focusing on knowledge exchange and partnership opportunities within healthcare 🤝    Katrine From Høyer | Invest in Denmark | Vanessa Vega Saenz | David Schjerlund | Dansk Erhverv | Udenrigsministeriet

The countdown for #WHINN 2024 has begun! On October 30-31, Odense will host two days of inspiring discussions, networking, and collaboration within health and innovation at this year’s WHINN conference. Participants will engage with key topics such as AI in healthcare, sustainability, and public-private partnerships, featuring a full programme of international speakers, exhibitions, and matchmaking events at the 10th anniversary of WHINN - Week of Health and Innovation Don’t miss WHINN After Dark in the evening of October 30 - an opportunity to network informally, share ideas, and connect over food and drinks 🤝 With the event just around the corner, be sure to get your ticket by October 28! Check out the full programme, all speakers, and get your ticket here: whinn.dk WHINN 2024 is organised by Danish Life Science Cluster and Region Syddanmark and co-funded by the European Union.

Flashback to #SustainabilitySummitNYC 2024 and #UNGA79 ✨ Healthcare Denmark is honored to have partnered with the Novo Nordisk Foundation on the important agenda of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) 👏 This high-level reception with Denmark In New York brought together key global stakeholders and experts to share insights, strategies, and ideas for international collaboration on how to address the global health challenge of #AMR. Thank you all for contributing with valuable perspectives – we look forward to continuing the dialogue 🤝