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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Study published on cloud computing at Charité

Charité in Berlin, Germany, shares its successful implementation of cloud computing in healthcare, emphasizing the potential for other hospitals to follow suit. The approach integrates cloud technology into existing systems to enhance diagnostic and treatment capabilities and ensures compliance with data protection regulations. The study highlights the importance of cloud solutions for addressing the increasing volume of medical data and promoting interoperability in healthcare.

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The centricity of workforce development

Dr. Osama Elhassan has assumed the role as Chairman at ZIMAM. On this occasion, we publish his contribution to Lemonmint’s Perspective on “Mastering Large-Scale Digital Maturity Assessments in Healthcare”. Dr. Elhassan argues that the success of digital transformation hinges on the people who implement and sustain the technology – an aspect often overlooked in digital maturity models, as they often …

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