Transforming Healthcare: Bridging Digital Maturity, Health Data, and Global Policy

Abstract

The session “Transforming Healthcare: Bridging Digital Maturity, Health Data, and Global Policy,” held at the DigiHealthDayS 2024 in Pfarrkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, examined how digital transformation can create measurable value in healthcare. Hosted by Angela Ahrendt (FTI Consulting) and Armin Scheuer (Lemonmint), the session featured a keynote by Hal Wolf (HIMSS) and contributions on digital maturity in healthcare, digital health literacy and the European Health Data Space (EHDS). Discussions emphasized the role of data-driven decision-making, interoperability, and policy frameworks in shaping a sustainable digital health ecosystem. The session underscored that true innovation emerges when technology, policy, and strategy align to enhance patient outcomes and system efficiency.