Interoperability

Speaking at the World Government Summit 2022, WHO’s Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reiterated that the COVID-19 pandemic won’t be “the last” one the world faces. However, the global healthcare community can work together to better prepare for the future.

Despite significant investment and well over a decade of different transformation plans and initiatives, there’s still much to do before we can say the health and care system has truly gone through a digital revolution.

The platform is targeted for a pilot run by the end of the year.

The hospital has achieved the highest level for its digital maturity. 

Europe’s hub for health data is expected to launch later this year, and patient groups are optimistic about its potential.

Leaders in the European Union say now is the time to work towards a coordinated policy.

The move is part of elective recovery plan to tackle COVID backlogs.

The NHSX brand will ‘retire very soon’ under new interim arrangements.

Austria is the first country in Europe to announce a national COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults, while the issue is still under discussion in Germany and Switzerland.

Health IT authorities across nine Asia-Pacific countries have shared their thoughts around interoperability and its role in the digital transformation of health systems.