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Providers and citizens have an open mindset, which has enabled rapid digital transformation to take place effectively during COVID-19, says Daniel Forslund, chairman of the Innovation and Development Committee in Region Stockholm.
We must use technology to focus on improving healthcare for the whole world, rather than just the richest 10% of the population, says Bogi Eliasen, director of health at the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies.
(Sponsored) The legislation will encourage companies to develop apps that can enter standard care and present greater opportunities for digital health innovation, says Julia Pietsch, senior manager of digital health for Germany Trade & Invest.
(Sponsored) South Korea's health system and developed digital infrastructure have helped society deal with the coronavirus in an efficient and transparent way, while prioritizing the citizen, according to Frank Zhang, CEO at F&D Partners.
The NHS AI Lab will help facilitate the adoption of AI into clinical settings, but the quality of data and understanding where the technology can have a high impact is imperative, says Indra Joshi, director of AI, NHSX, UK.
Wales has benefited from being a small system and prioritized tools that have proved popular with patients, says Ifan Evans, director of technology, digital & transformation, Welsh Government Health and Social Services.
The pandemic has shown us that users across the globe are now the "change makers" in ensuring that healthcare delivery is more equitable and accessible, says digital health futurist Professor Shafi Ahmed.
Although progress has been made in terms of empowering patients at an organizational level, there is room for improvement at an institutional level, says Theo Sergiou, a patient speaker and activist.
The acceleration and increased adoption of technology during the pandemic is a positive takeout, but the digital divide must be addressed by greater investment, says professor Sam Shah, founder and director of Faculty of Future Health.
Digital tools offer huge opportunities for helping in the containment of the coronavirus, and IT solutions that make the management of infected people and contacts more efficient should be prioritized before the next wave.
Discover practical insights on responding to the COVID-19 emergency through the perspectives of world leaders, decision-makers and other thought leaders at FutureMed 2020.
There will be a new way of living in a post-coronavirus world – but digital tools, including apps and telehealth, can help significantly as we continue to fight COVID-19.