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"First, we must dispel some old notions that have become truisms but may no longer be valid. A great example can be drawn from the results of our recent GIHF-AI Study 2023, “Trust in the use of health data – a comparison between Germany and Israel.” Many of my colleagues in Germany and Israel were always under the impression that the German public is very conservative and would prefer their health data not to be collected and processed. At the same time, Israelis are considered very liberal regarding data sharing. This was the justification I had heard many times from those who felt Germany was falling behind in digital. To check if it was true, under European Leadership Network (ELNET)'s German Israeli Health Forum for Artificial Intelligence (#GIHFAI), we did a study on a controlled sample of over 2000 citizens from both countries. It turned out our assumptions were wrong: There is a general high level of willingness (82.4% in Germany, 81.4% in Israel) to establish anonymized datasets of patient information for research purposes in both countries, and even higher willingness for using data to inform the doctor’s work. In both countries, only less than 10% are categorically against.", said Ran Balicer in an interview with Artur Olesch in ICT&health. Thes study was conducted by him, Prof. Sylvia Thun, Yiska Weisband, and Dr. Alexander Schachinger #DataSharingIsCaring

Digital Health Festival is amongst the leading Digital Health symposiums in the Country. Australia's world class health system is being transformed by the digitisation and interoperability of the systems that support patients and our Healthcare workforce. I am looking forward to hearing Johannes (Johan) Swanepoel present, "FHIR up Clinical Guidelines with platforms for safe AI" at 12.30pm Wednesday 8th May His talk explores why we need hyper-automation in healthcare and then examines an example that demonstrates the art of the possible with practical use cases. These cases aim to alleviate the burden on Healthcare professionals while providing improved patient outcomes. Additionally, Johan will discuss some of the foundational components that Government and industry are putting in place, and why a platform that delivers speed, scale, and trust is required to drive adoption.

Join healthcare leaders at #HIMSS24Europe, May 29-31, as they navigate Europe's digital transformation amidst political shifts. Dive into regulatory insights with top voices from government, the EU Commission, and healthcare professionals. Explore the latest in health tech policies including AI, digital maturity, and telehealth. Read more about the policy-focused programming awaiting you in Rome: https://bit.ly/3wfyI1I

EU's 2024 Digital Decade eHealth Indicator Study shows progress in digital health adoption. This is a good moment to stop and reflect. Here are some observations: 1. Private healthcare providers lag in digital connectivity 2. Medical images and devices data remain limited 3. Self-reported data may lead to inconsistencies 4. Focus on technical access, not actual usage 5. Uneven progress across EU Member States For the future, this needs some focus: 1. Incentivize private sector digital health adoption 2. Prioritize medical imaging data accessibility 3. Implement standardized data collection methods 4. Measure impact on healthcare outcomes 5. Support lagging countries with targeted initiatives Digital health advancements can make healthcare more accessible and efficient. What surprises you about the finding in the report? Check out link to full report below 👇

What should be the (medtech or non-medtech) priorities in #healthcare for the next governments in Belgium? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments 👇. With beMedTech, we put forward 𝟯 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: • faster access to innovation • the need for new care models • better use of health data. All three themes are obviously strongly interconnected. New care models can, for example, help bring innovative medical technologies (and therapies) to patients and caregivers faster. Health data are crucial to support these new care models. Et cetera. 📽 For the past three Fridays, we've been sharing some of our key recommendations for policymakers in our #ElectionFriday video series. (There are two more videos to come leading up to June 9.) Did you miss the series? You can check out the first three episodes using the hyperlinks below! 👉 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭: our managing director Sabrina Suetens on the importance of strengthening medtech expertise at the policy level: https://lnkd.in/eqYK-jtD 👉 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮: our digital health expert Steven Vandeput, PhD. on the need for new care models where patient empowerment takes a central place: https://lnkd.in/eV6bw8vp 👉 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟯: our health economics and health data expert Stefanie Devos on the potential of health data: https://lnkd.in/e6ywF3uv #medtechmatters #healthcarepolicy #healthdata #patientempowerment  

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

Strategic Partners' Initiative for Data & Digital Health or SPI-DDH. This is the name of the new programme that WHO Regional Office for Europe launched in June to support and stimulate the digital transformation of healthcare systems in its member states. During the launch, Dr. Hans Kluge, Regional Director for WHO/Europe, perfectly articulated why such a multi-stakeholder programme is crucial. "No single entity can unleash the full potential of #digitalhealth and data. But through the knowledge and understanding cultivated through this platform, we can work together to ensure that the values of equity and human rights are at the core of health systems in a digital era." 💗 The power of collaboration with all stakeholders, both public and private, is what we as a federation also strongly believe in. It is the way to advance our healthcare. That is why we put our shoulders to the wheel every day, sharing our expertise in digital and other medical technologies. The SPI-DDH will focus on four specific themes: 👉 unlocking more capacity and access to healthcare with digitalisation and responsible AI; 👉 leveraging data and digital technologies to bring healthcare and prevention into people's homes; 👉 taking an ecosystem approach to standards and interoperability in healthcare; 👉 strengthening public health with a focus on mental health and the health workforce If you want to learn more about the initiative, read the two-pager from WHO/Europe or check out the website: https://lnkd.in/dGF9WrR9 #healthdata #medtechmatters #medicaltechnology #healthcarepolicy #digitalinhealth #joiningforces Natasha Azzopardi Muscat RIZIV NIHDI

📢 Today, the DIGITALEUROPE Executive Council for Health (DECH) unveiled its key recommendations for enabling digital health in the EU at the Masters of Digital conference in Brussels #MoD2024. A team of high-level DECH executives from leading #MedTech companies – including our own Katrin Pucknat in her role as Vice Chair – wrote the recommendations, which underscore five crucial considerations for policymakers to advance the EU’s commitment to #DigitalHealth innovation and uptake in the next five years, including: 1️⃣ Elevate digital transformation as a central goal within the European Health Union. 2️⃣ Expand the use and integration of data and emerging technologies across health systems. 3️⃣ Foster improved digital health literacy and trust among professionals and the public. 4️⃣ Secure dedicated investment to support digital health innovations and infrastructure. 5️⃣ Provide clear, harmonised legal frameworks to guide digital health development and application. The paper also highlights digital health solutions that contribute to the digital transformation of #Healthcare – including two from ResMed: 📝The ALASKA study: an example of research linking data from siloed health datasets to gain insights into therapy adherence (page 10) 📱 somnio by mementor: a digital health app used in Germany for treating insomnia (page 32) 👉 Read more about these innovations in the paper itself: https://bit.ly/3wqYno5 #EUHealthPolicy

Spoiler Alert!!! 😁 The future of Health Data in the EU is happening today! Have a look to understand what is happening regarding the digital transformation within the European Health Union and the importance of the European Health Data Space (EHDS)

🌍 Exploring the Future of Digital Health: Breaking Barriers and Enhancing Care! Last year, our research team published in Nature Portfolio (NPJ Digital Medicine) a study that focuses on the barriers and facilitators to utilizing digital health technologies by healthcare professionals. It has been one of our most cited articles. This review consolidates data from over 100 studies, identifying infrastructure, technical issues, and increased workload as key challenges. However, training programs and multisector incentives emerged as powerful enablers. Why is this important? Digital technologies have the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing the efficiency of care providers globally. Yet, there is a need for targeted solutions to overcome barriers, especially in low-income settings, to ensure everyone benefits from this digital transformation. Special thanks to my colleagues Hebatullah M. Abdulazeem, Lenny Vasanthan, Lasse Østengaard, Edson Zangiacomi Martinez, Miriane Lucindo Zucoloto, Tomas Zapata, Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, and David Novillo Ortiz, PhD. 🚀 Let’s push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare! Feel free to connect with me or follow my page for more insights on the future of digital health and medicine. #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #GlobalHealth #MedicalResearch #Telemedicine #HealthTech