Germany: Hospitals’ second assessment done
Germany has successfully concluded its second DigitalRadar assessment of the digital maturity of its hospitals, marking another milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to advance healthcare digitalisation. This second survey now gives hospitals a progress comparison towards the initial baseline survey in 2021, in which 1,624 hospitals, representing 91% of all planned hospitals, participated. Given the uniqueness of this project …
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Are we ready for the climate health crisis?
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted health systems’ adaptability. However, climate change poses a greater threat, requiring urgent action and digital innovation.
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Towards fewer medication errors
Denia Hospital in Spain has made significant strides in digital maturity with the introduction of closed-loop medication management. The move has effectively reduced medication errors and improved patient care. By digitizing and automating processes, the hospital has revolutionized its approach, leading to improved operational efficiency and enhanced healthcare quality.
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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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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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