Wayne Leitch’s Post

Europe is moving towards better interoperability in health… let’s accompany the movement.

Digital Health Week is a moment to reflect on the boundless opportunities that digital innovations hold for transforming healthcare in Africa. As a digital health expert committed to revolutionizing our healthcare ecosystem through advancements in Analytics and Predictive Modeling, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative potential of technology in saving lives and enhancing healthcare delivery. Our continent faces numerous health challenges—unequal access, resource constraints, and insufficient data-driven decision-making. Yet, with the right digital infrastructure and a commitment to innovation, we can overcome these hurdles. Digitalization isn't a luxury; it's a necessity for progress, one that ensures better health outcomes, more efficient care delivery, and empowered health professionals. I call on governments, policymakers, healthcare workers, and innovators to embrace digitalization. Let us invest in robust data systems, train our workforce in tech skills, and support digital health initiatives that are tailored to Africa's unique needs. The time to act is now. Together, we can redefine healthcare in Africa, making it accessible, effective, and truly patient-centered. Let's harness the power of technology and build a healthier future for our continent. #DigitalHealthWeek #InnovationForHealth

🌍 Celebrating Digital Health Week with Zion Tech Hub! Digital Health Week is here—a global call to action spotlighting the incredible potential of digital health in transforming healthcare and achieving universal health coverage. From mobile health applications to data-driven insights, digital health is paving the way for a future where quality healthcare is more accessible, efficient, and personalized. At Zion Tech Hub, we’re proud to be part of this digital revolution! As we work to empower health analysts and data professionals, we’re not only supporting today’s healthcare system but also building the foundation for tomorrow’s innovations. Whether it’s training future experts or fostering tech-driven solutions, we believe in the critical role digital health plays in reshaping the future. ✨ Join us in making an impact: Explore how you can be part of Digital Health Week by hosting an event, workshop, or training—or by launching a campaign or new initiative. Together, let’s push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. 🔗 Learn more and get involved here: https://lnkd.in/g46gZSRV #DigitalHealthWeek #ZionTechHub #HealthcareInnovation #HealthData #UniversalHealthCoverage

As we celebrate Digital Health Week, I reflect on the transformative power of digital health in improving healthcare delivery. Digital health harnesses technology to enhance services, increase patient engagement, and streamline operations. As a healthcare analyst, I recognize the pivotal role of health analysis in this evolution, allowing us to derive valuable insights from the vast amounts of data generated, which inform decision-making and improve care quality. I have studied how analyzing and visualizing vaccination records has significantly improved vaccination coverage in Nigeria. This improvement is just one of the many ways that data analysis and digital health are enhancing healthcare in our country. Embracing digital health is essential for our healthcare system, as it provides improved access through telehealth solutions, enhances patient engagement with personalized tools, and enables data-driven decisions for better outcomes. However, realizing these benefits requires collaboration among all stakeholders. Policymakers, healthcare providers, and technology developers must work together to invest in infrastructure, promote education, and foster partnerships that drive innovation. I am committed to equipping myself with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute meaningfully to the digital health landscape. By leveraging technology, I will assist in improving healthcare further and help transform it into a more efficient, accessible, and patient-centered system. #DigitalHealth #HealthCareAnalytics #Innovation #Telehealth #DigitalHealthWeek

Happening now at HLTH Europe We are off to the strong start with Sara Schmachtenberg from Galen Growth | Insights You Can Trust presenting the key trends in Health Systens engagement with Digital Health innovation across the globe, more specifically US and Europe. #digitalhealth #hltheurope2024 #healthsystems

Two weeks after #dHealth is another exciting opportunity to discuss digital health topics at the Austrian Health Forum in Schladming! Digital health and utilisation of health data will be a focus of this year's Austrian Health Forum and here is why: 🏥 The Austrian healthcare system is facing monumental challenges: At a time when the after-effects of the pandemic are still being clearly felt, especially in society, the AHF-Schladming 2024 will focus on the two cross-cutting topics of healthcare data and patient pathways.   👩💻 This year's AHF-Schladming will focus on the quality of data, for example through the coding provided for in the healthcare reform in the private practice sector. The question of where, by whom and how this data can be processed and used safely for planning and research in the interests of patients. And with the challenge of quickly directing people to the right place in the healthcare system, where they will then receive the right service for them. Visit our partner's website for all information: https://lnkd.in/eYi2gkDm #dhealth #digitalhealth #innovatinghealthcare #improvingcare

Heading to Orlando next week? Swing by #HIMSS24 Global Health Conference (Booth #5446) to experience AI-guided exercises firsthand! Discover how our tech enhances engagement, boosts adherence, and saves on costs. See you there! 🌐💻💪 #DigitalHealth #HealthTech

Today present with Whatoko Health at the Digital Health Society Summit 2024 As part of the Digital Health Week, the 2-Day Virtual Summit event promotes the latest thought leadership of the Digital Health Society, showcases innovation, research, European funded projects and addresses the latest digital and data challenges facing #digitalhealth.   Under the title: “Modernisation in healthcare in the next five years: How will healthcare embrace digitalisation and catch up on other sectors”, the 6th edition of this Summit will look into the challenges healthcare systems face to take advantage of digital technologies and the benefits they could deliver.

When we asked industry leaders about the greatest challenges health systems face today, we heard one answer over and over again: there's never enough time to research new solutions. This concern led to our team's efforts to create an easy-to-use and highly accurate database of digital health solutions that you can trust. This week, we're highlighting our favorite resources for hospitals and health systems in honor of #NationalHospitalWeek. One of our most useful tools is our Market Map, which plots providers in a variety of categories so you can compare use cases and relevance for your system's needs. It's a genuinely hassle-free and quick way to find innovative products. Explore our categories HERE: https://bit.ly/41xAQNw #WeAreHealthcare #HospitalWeek #Avia #AviaMarketplace

Not everybody knows everything about technology. Nor do we expect them to. Ryl Jensen, CEO of the Digital Health Association (DHA), discusses how she needed to quickly learn technology concepts in order to build understanding and trust in her role. You can catch the full episode with Ryl and Ray over on our website: https://loom.ly/GwCE7Tg #digitalstrategy #digitaltechnology #digitaltransformation #health