Femtech Assembly founder and CEO Ida Tin says that many women leave the workforce because of menopausal symptoms, but workplaces that support women's unique health needs can benefit from retaining their talents and experience.
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Semarang Medical Center Telogorejo Hospital President Director Dr Alice Sutedjo Lisa says staff members become more comfortable and proficient in using EMR while maintaining close patient engagement.
In an evolving cyber threat landscape, Cleveland Clinic London's Nana Odom believes health systems must train staff on security principles and partner with vendors to secure medical devices and protect patients' data.
The SheHer app, which enables women to find healthcare content and medical professionals, is being translated for global use. Cofounder Mariatheresa Kadushi says it will also collect data that can train AI to help reduce bias.
Before the CYLCOMED AI cybersecurity initiative launched its pilot at Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, research and health data scientist Diana Ferro says it developed a framework prioritizing patient safety and compliance.
As countries prepare for the European Health Data Space, Estonia and Finland are piloting a cancer screening project to better understand the challenges of cross-border data sharing, says Estonia Ministry of Social Affairs' Jaanika Merilo.
According to OECD AI in Healthcare Expert Group member Dr Derya Şahin, 2.6 billion people worldwide still lack internet access, meaning basic connectivity is needed in those areas before digital health projects can begin.
Anu Sharma, founder and CEO of the tech-enabled Millie, says that because 42% of all births in the U.S. are paid for by Medicaid, which has lower rates than other insurance, women's healthcare delivery operations are threatened.
Reimbursement rules vary across the EU, slowing widespread adoption of digital therapeutics, though early frameworks in Germany and France are good foundations for future harmonisation and scale, says Louisa Stüwe from the French Ministry of Health.
Guidance on self-promotion, personal branding and building relationships is an important component, say HIMSS25 panelists Rebecca Woods, Marissa Maldonado and Roz Cordini.
