Finnish Institute: Our Data is FAIR

Sirpa Soini, Director of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, highlighted the importance of FAIR data principles at the Radical Health Festival. Finland’s comprehensive approach to health data management leverages these principles to enhance patient care, inform decision-making, and monitor nationwide health trends effectively. The institute collects representative data from schools, residents, and health professionals, ensuring high-quality data for research and policy-making. This collaborative, innovative environment aims to set a global benchmark for effective health data use.

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The Danish patient portal as a blueprint?

A recent congress in Berlin showcased the Danish national patient portal, Sundhed.dk, which offers citizens real-time access to their medical information. This system is built on digital data collection and citizens’ trust in the public sector. It serves as a model for Germany’s healthcare system, emphasizing the importance of rethinking data protection for digital innovations.

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Judith Gerlach, Bayerischen Staatsministerin für Gesundheit, Pflege und Prävention

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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