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.
An Online-Based Master’s Program in Health Information Management for Healthcare Professionals Case Study
This case study dives into the creation of an online program for a master’s degree in health information management following shorter intensive courses offered to healthcare professionals in Austria.
Integration of Health Informatics in Nursing Curriculum Case Study
Following nationwide efforts to improve and encourage the widespread use of health IT, this case study details the integration of informatics principles into one university’s nursing curriculum in Denmark.
Europe's Mission to Balance Health Data and Ethics
By creating a single data-agile economy from 27 data markets, the European Union aims to capture the benefits arising from digital transformation. Will this approach ensure the opening-up of health data silos to secure the well-being of citizens?
Beyond Recognition: An Unequivocal Demand for Greater Investment in Nursing Practice, Nurses’ Technological Skills and Inclusion in Healthcare Decision-Making
The HIMSS Europe Nursing Informatics Community outlines the real needs of nurses and strategic actions towards leveraging the pivotal role of nurses and nursing practice.
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.
The Potential for Further EHR Adoption in Italy Position Paper
As the European Union places increased importance on digital health, the HIMSS Italian Community and partners outline opportunities for EHR adoption and expansion in Italy.
Leveraging the European Health Data Space White Paper
HIMSS and PCHA have submitted jointly to the European Commission public consultations, focusing on the potential of a European Health Data Space as well as on the special demands of AI in high-risk healthcare solutions.
Finland: Europe’s Digital Health Epicentre
Some countries, including Finland - the focus of this HIMSS Insights issue - have already developed their national processes to move forward on this front. Recent studies by the Open Data Institute and OECD ranked Finland in top position, suggesting that change is succeeding.
Recommendations on How to Reach the Full Potential of the Proposed European Health Data Space
HIMSS stands ready to support the creation of the European Health Data Space.
Clinical Risk Groups: Turning Data into Insight to Improve Patient Readmission Rates
In addition to handling the daily demands of healthcare, organisations are faced with a major reoccurring challenge: patient readmissions.