Bavarian Health Minister goes North
The German Freistaat’s Health Minister, Judith Gerlach, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the upcoming Radical Health Festival in Helsinki. The appointment enhances the event’s international profile and reinforces Bavaria’s ambition as a key player in digital innovation. Gerlach will open the festival alongside Finland’s Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, focusing on the question of …
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eHealth Sweden: “We are very digital.”
Maria Hassel, Senior Advisor and International Coordinator at The Swedish e-Health Agency, highlighted that health in her country has been digitized everywhere. However, alongside this digital proficiency, Sweden faces a significant challenge: standardization and interoperability. Follow TRANSFORMERS.health – by Lemonmint on LinkedIn. Speaking at DMEA – Connecting Digital Health event in Berlin, Hassel highlighted Sweden’s mature digital health landscape and widespread adoption …
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Digitizing cardiology to bridge care gaps
Professor Dr. Gerhard Hindricks from Charité in Berlin, a member of the European Society of Cardiology, discussed the potential of digital cardiology to improve global healthcare access. He highlights wearable devices, mobile apps, and digital tools transforming cardiac care, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to overcome challenges and make healthcare more accessible.
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A new era for Europe’s academic medicine.
Johan van Eldere, Secretary-General of the European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA), aims to enhance EUHA’s influence and collaboration within the European Union (EU). He seeks to address the underrepresentation of hospitals at the EU level and advocate for university hospitals and the broader healthcare sector. Van Eldere emphasizes the importance of collaborative projects and community support within EUHA.
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“The global community has work to do.”
The Global Digital Health Monitor, spearheaded by WHO, evaluates and guides digital health progress, utilizing data from over 100 countries. It employs a maturity model to assess digital health systems and influences policy and investment decisions. Prof. Alain Labrique emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to global health equity through digital transformation.
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