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Full coverage: HIMSS21 & Health 2.0 European Health Conference

<p>Healthcare changemakers, patients, clinicians, nurses, innovators and many more are set to convene virtually at the <a href="https://www.himss.org/event-himss-europe/registration&quot; target="_blank"><strong>HIMSS21 & Health 2.0 European Health Conference</strong></a> from 7-9 June 2021. Our editors, reporters and video producers will be on hand to learn from Dr Hans Kluge, Regional Director for Europe, WHO, Prof Ran Balicer, Israel's Clalit Research Institute Founding Director, HIMSS CEO and President, Hal Wolf and so many more of the brightest minds in healthcare IT during <strong><a href="https://www.himss.org/event-himss-europe/registration&quot; target="_blank">this Digital Event</a></strong>. Keep up with the latest coverage on this page.</p>

Brian Pelkowski, Genentech's global head of oncology strategy for personalized healthcare
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Data is at the heart of personalized healthcare

Connecting data points is essential for improving the patient journey and ensuring patients receive continuous care, says Brian Pelkowski, Genentech's global head of oncology strategy for personalized healthcare.

Roy Jakobs, chief business leader of connected care at Royal Philips
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Accessing the patient anytime, anywhere

Roy Jakobs, chief business leader of connected care at Royal Philips, says data and workflows around patient care are at the heart of improving the patient journey, while reducing pressure on hospital systems.

Dr. Volker Amelung, president of the German Managed Care Association
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DiGA prepares the way for global digital apps

Dr. Volker Amelung, president of the German Managed Care Association, discusses what digital health applications (DiGA) mean for German citizens as well as the main focus for international health systems post-COVID-19.

Professor Krishnan Ganapathy, director of Apollo Telehealth Services
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Pandemic helps transform virtual care in India

Professor Krishnan Ganapathy, director of Apollo Telehealth Services, says the Indian government has advocated the use of digital tools to accelerate virtual care, including telehealth, and address the shortage of hospital beds.

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How technology can support clinicians in times of stress

New research has revealed that 98% of clinicians have experienced burnout, and Covid has exacerbated existing feelings of exhaustion and overload. The study suggested introducing organisational interventions and systemised support may help alleviate some of that stress.

11 Health Director Justine Seres
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Patients must be at the forefront of innovation

11 Health Director Justine Seres says patient experience can't be overlooked when driving innovation, as her late husband, patient advocate Michael Seres, discovered – and his legacy will be continued with the HIMSS Global Patient Innovator Award.

Christine Czerniak, technical officer of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme
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WHO: Sharing data strengthens national data platforms

Christine Czerniak, technical officer of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, says new variants highlight the need for genomic surveillance and sequencing across the globe and reinforce the importance of collaboration in the fight against COVID-19.

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Defending healthcare systems from the rise of targeted cyberattacks

In recent years healthcare organisations have been constantly targeted by hackers and COVID-19 has made the situation worse. To help tackle the issue, the HIMSS Italian Community brought together local and global healthcare leaders to discuss 'Health safety management: the new challenges'. WHY IT MATTERS The pandemic has taught us that cybersecurity in the healthcare sector is a growing concern. In the last 14 months, according to the Clusit Report (Italian Association for Cyber Security) 2021, over 10% of the attacks carried out were related to COVID-19. Research institutions and companies involved in the development of vaccines against SARS-Cov-2 have been targeted by cybercrime, but hackers have exploited the situation of collective unease and extreme difficulty experienced by some sectors to target their victims. "Active discussion is the most important aim of the community. We have found that our industry has also become a direct target of cybersecurity attacks." - Elena Sini, CIO, GVM Care and Research THE LARGER TREND There is no shortage of "defence weapons" in the fight against cyberattacks. In the European Union, ENISA, the cybersecurity agency, takes care of implementing such weapons. There are many tools available: from the NIS Directive to the Medical Devices Regulation; from the Cybersecurity Act to Cyber Europe, Europe's largest cybersecurity exercise for the healthcare sector. In the US, the legislative framework provides guidance and support from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), through to the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (H-ISAC) and the Cybersecurity Act of 2015. Italy has a strategy for the digital growth of the country, the three-year plan for information technology, the perimeter of national cybersecurity, local laws and regulations. ON THE RECORD "Active discussion is the most important aim of the community. We have found that our industry has also become a direct target of cybersecurity attacks. The webinar was proposed to gain awareness and support each other,” explains Elena Sini, of the HIMSS Italian Community. "There is a lack of awareness that runs through all healthcare organisations, starting from the Board of Directors where cyber risks are not necessarily evaluated as they should, have not become a priority, to the medical staff who quite often perceive cybersecurity checks as an obstacle,” emphasises Athanasios Drougkas, network and information security expert for ENISA. "We all see the benefits of technology but at the same time it will increase the vulnerability of systems. We need to put the appropriate safeguards in place because, if we don't, I fear there could be catastrophic consequences in the way these issues impact healthcare," concludes Stephen Grimes, Strategic Healthcare Technology Associates, LLC. Learn more about the Italian focus on cybersecurity for providers and patients during the 'Good Morning from Italy' session taking place at the HIMSS21 & Health 2.0 European Health Conference on 8 June 2021.  Watch the webinar in full (Italian) at the home of the HIMSS Italian Community. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.

Ran Balicer, chief innovation officer of Clalit Health Services
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Data-driven approach can help combat COVID-19

Israel has found both innovation and data instrumental in tackling COVID-19 challenges and improving patient outcomes, says professor Ran Balicer, chief innovation officer of Clalit Health Services in Israel.