Telehealth in the European Union: Improving Access to Healthcare
Telehealth can significantly improve access to healthcare and the quality of medical services for EU citizens, widening geographical coverage with virtual consultations, even as cross-border mobility increases.
AI in Healthcare Shows Promise, But Is This the Beginning of a Transformation?
An initiative in the U.K. is working toward increasing the spread and adoption of AI in healthcare to help solve many challenges in the industry, from burnout to workforce shortages.
Empowering Patients with Access to Health Records through Distributed Applications
Our guest writer shares how blockchain and distributed applications can help provide patients with control of their health records and the ability to grant access to providers at the point of care.
Improving Outcomes with Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Outcomes research combined with health economics provides data and insights to help inform and guide healthcare-related decision-making, focused on providing the best outcomes for the most people.
Patient Empowerment eBook
This issue of HIMSS Insights eBook discusses how to achieve patient empowerment, the industry will need to redesign care.
Connected Health Ecosystems Reduce Patients' Uncertainty and Enhance Co-Decision Making
Since new technologies have removed many information gaps, individuals are now becoming co-designers of their health and partners in disease prevention.
Joint Action Between Academia and Government to Develop Digital Competencies for Health Professionals in Latvia Case Study
This case study discusses the current challenges facing the growth of health IT education and industry while exploring potential solutions through organizational partnerships in Latvia.
Preparing Undergraduate and Postgraduate Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals to be Digitally Competent in Clinical Practice Case Study
This case study details the growth of the Department of Nursing and Midwifery at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK to better equip students with digital skills and competencies.
eHealth and mHealth Development in Slovenia: Smart Specialization and Smart Cities Initiative Case Study
This case study details the history and impact of two initiatives in Slovenia designed to advance health IT.
Educating Undergraduate Nursing Students about Technology Enabled Care in Scotland Case Study
This case study details an undergraduate nursing course at the University of Edinburgh Napier in Scotland, which introduces students to the possibilities of technology in the field of healthcare to better prepare them for future graduate programs and professional work.
Building a Common European Pandemic Response Report
A report on the acute priorities and cooperative solutions for pandemic response in Europe has been published by the Digital Health Advisory Group for Europe.
Connected and Consumer Health Technology in Europe Survey
Expectations for how, when and where health-related services should be delivered has shifted. Get insights into the current challenges and trends for consumer health in Europe during this period of rapid transformation in our HIMSS Trendbarometer series.