WELCOME! 🤝

Welcome to our newsletter's latest edition. Through this trusted guide, we extend a warm invitation to all healthcare IT professionals and providers to deepen their knowledge in the dynamic world of healthcare technologies. This month, we present a comprehensive package filled with insights and essential developments to keep you informed, as always:    

• Sectoral News: This month's essential updates, regulations and policy developments across the globe can empower you.  
• Podcast Section: This selection is a chance to power up your healthcare IT knowledge in minutes, even with a busy schedule.  
• Essential Articles & Books: This curated collection of top-notch articles and books can enrich your skills and knowledge on healthcare IT.  
• Insightful Seminars: From interactive exhibitions to exclusive conferences, these seminars offer a range of formats to upgrade your healthcare IT expertise. 

We're here to bring fresh healthcare IT insights and updates, ensuring you stay ahead in the ever-changing landscape of healthcare IT. 

OUR LATEST POSTS ✍️

• We shared our monthly newsletter, which presented our curated selection of the latest trends, critical insights and must-see developments for April. 
• We celebrated the acceptance of MediCoach, our leading R&D platform for personalized treatments, into the esteemed TÜBİTAK 1501 program! 
• We expressed our gratitude to Gazi Teknopark for acknowledging our R&D achievements with a plaque and planting certificate. 
• We expressed our Central e-Prescription's role in digital prescribing management to ensure efficient pharmaceutical distribution and improve healthcare quality. 
• We announced our upcoming participation in HIMSS24 Europe, one of the leading healthcare IT conferences and exhibitions. 
• We presented the story of our Healthcare Interoperability products that connect healthcare providers and allow them to share medical information. 
• We shared our blog post on the digital healthcare ecosystem and our leading role within this structure. 
• On International Nurses Day, we emphasized our alignment with the International Council of Nurses' call to underscore nurses' significant healthcare contributions.    
• We showcased our Pharmaceutical Track and Trace System, branded as DrugXafe, the first of its kind and a two-time WSIS champion. 
• We demonstrated our AI & Analytics product family, which transforms sensitive health data into actionable insights. 
• We examined Transform Health's recent report, 'Model Law on Health Data Governance' and stressed our focus on enhancing healthcare data governance with our Healthcare Interoperability products. 
• We shared our blog post about chronic disease management and its benefits to patients through proactive and digital measures. 
• We asked our respected followers about their opinions on AI solutions' scalability for effective healthcare delivery.   
• We announced our participation in HIMSS24 Europe from May 29 to 31 to shape the future of healthcare IT with participants from over 70 countries. 
• We narrated our R&D vision as our strategy for maintaining a leading edge in the dynamic field of healthcare IT. 
• We invited all healthcare IT professionals to follow us to discover excellent products and the latest sectoral updates. 
• We extended an invitation to all attendees of HIMSS24 Europe to meet us at Interoperability Showcase Area - i06 at the Rome Convention Center. 
• We connected with students at Ankara University Faculty of Health Sciences during Career Days with a presentation. 
• We attended the Security Mission Information & Innovation Group event organized by CMINE - The Crisis Management Innovation Network in Paris and held partnership meetings. 
• We answered our followers' expectations about scalable AI solutions with our AI & Analytics products and ongoing R&D projects. 
• We told our Health Information Exchange Viewer's role in transforming data sharing by offering healthcare professionals the chance to comprehensively understand the patient's medical history. 
• We showed MobiThera - Remote Physiotherapy & Ergotherapy App that delivers personalized care plans, real-time guidance and improved communication. 
• We gave insights into our Personal Health Record (PHR) System, which centralizes all patient information on a single platform, accessible 24/7. 
• We attended HIMSS24 Europe, the heart of healthcare IT innovation, to share ideas, collaborate for opportunities and network with key actors. 
• We invited HIMSS24 participants to join our presentations, 'Patient-Mediated Data Exchange & International Patient Summary' on 30 May and 'Italian Healthcare Ecosystem & Cross Regional Exchange of Data' on 31 May. 
• We developed meaningful connections and participated in enlightening discussions on the second day of HIMSS24 Europe. 
• We published our latest blog, providing insights into the newest advancements, reports and findings in healthcare IT in May 2024. 
• We completed our HIMSS24 Europe journey with new knowledge and global collaborations. 

NEWS 📌

• The OECD released a manual discussing collaborative efforts among countries to evaluate AI risks associated with healthcare, eliminate obstacles and promote responsible AI usage. Moreover, the report includes case studies examining deficiencies in AI applications in healthcare and incidents related to health-related AI. Overall, this OECD report assists countries in benchmarking AI policy development in healthcare, enhancing knowledge sharing and monitoring successful learning practices and effective responses.  Read More 
• The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT's (ONC) recent study, ‘Interoperable Exchange of Patient Health Information Among US Hospitals: 2023,’ indicates advancements and persisting challenges in electronic health information sharing among US hospitals. According to the report, the proportion of hospitals regularly exchanging all essential data types has risen from 28% in 2018 to 43% in 2023. While most hospitals can electronically transmit data, only 75% can effectively integrate received data into their systems.  Read More 
• The Australia Productivity Commission's report on digital technology in healthcare highlights challenges facing the country's My Health Record (MHR) System despite its potential for $3.8 billion in annual savings. Despite a $1.3 billion investment, incomplete records persist. The report’s upgrade recommendations include improving user interfaces, enhancing workflow integration and incentivizing software providers. Also, collaboration with HL7 to standardize FHIR standards is underway to address this fragmented information management issue. Read More 
• The European Parliament's recent study of 'Tackling Challenges in European Multi-Country Collaboration Models for Rare Diseases' highlights the importance of electronic health records. Researchers propose six policy options for extensive collaboration, including utilizing health data and prioritizing real-time data sharing. These proposals allow patients to have direct access to real-time medical information and establish a central European Union entity for data coordination. Read More 
• Saudi Arabia has initiated a unified platform, Medical Referral Centre, to streamline medical services nationwide. This platform aims to facilitate referral management, monitor hospital bed utilization and support treatment requests across regions. By standardizing procedures and operating electronic systems, the system aims to reduce patient wait times, improve healthcare access and align with the objectives of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 healthcare transformation program. Read More 
• The Health Information Standards Organisation (HISO) aims to establish national healthcare interoperability standards by implementing 'Core Data for Interoperability' in New Zealand. Inspired by the US Core Data for Interoperability standards, this initiative aspires to define standards for the most commonly shared health data in clinical settings and patient access to this information. Read More 
• The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) advised the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on defending healthcare systems from cyberattacks. Their recommendations, including proactive audits by the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR), educational campaigns for covered entities and the establishment of minimum standards for accreditation entities, are crucial to ensuring secure data exchange and maintaining quality patient care. Read More 
• In response to a strike by approximately 10,000 junior emergency doctors since February, South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare has launched a $17 million project to develop an AI-driven clinical decision-support system. This collaborative effort encompasses five major hospitals and the National Emergency Medical Center, aiming to establish a clinical decision support database, refine treatment protocols, develop an AI model for emergencies and forecast critical conditions such as cardiac arrest. Read More 

PODCAST SUGGESTIONS 🎧

• Healthcare Strategies - Exploring the Ramifications of the Change Healthcare Cyberattack 
• Faces of Digital Health - Learning from Pan-Canadian Health Data Strategy - What’s Next to EHDS (Eric Sutherland)  
• Healthcare IT Today Interviews - QHINs, Health Data Exchange, FHIR, AI and More with CommonWell Health Alliance  

ARTICLE & BOOK SUGGESTIONS 📚

• recruIT: A Cloud-Native Clinical Trial Recruitment Support System Based on Health Level 7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (HL7 FHIR) and the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership Common Data Model (OMOP CDM). by Christian Gulden, Philipp Macho, Ines Reinecke c. et al. Computers in Biology and Medicine 174: 108411. DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108411 
• Developing a Structural Standard for Smart Contract Electronic Health Records Based on the HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources. by Christian Pulmano, Proceso Fernandez. (ICT4AWE 2024). DOI: 10.5220/0012624100003699  
• AIoT-Based Smart Healthcare in Everyday Lives: Data Collection and Standardization from Smartphones and Smartwatches. By G. Ji, J. Woo, G. Lee. et al. IEEE Internet of Things Journal DOI: 10.1109/JIOT.2024.3400509.  
• Handing Off Electronic Prescription Data from Prescribers to Community Pharmacies: A Qualitative Analysis of Pharmacy Staff Perspectives. by Megan Whitaker, Corey Lester, Brigid Rowell. Journal of Patient Safety 10:1097. DOI: 10.1097/PTS.0000000000001244  
• Future Care: Sensors, Artificial Intelligence and the Reinvention of Medicine. by Jag Singh. Mayo Clinic Press 

WEBINARS AND SEMINARS ✈️

• 5 June-6 June 2024 - Health.Tech - Munich, Germany 
• 5 June-6 June 2024 - Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit (DHIS) - Boston, the US 
• 11-13 June 2024 - AHIP 2024 - Las Vegas, the US 
• 17 June-20 June 2024 - HLTH Europe - Amsterdam, Netherlands 
• 18 June 2024 - NHS Data and Information Conference - London, the UK 
• 18 June-21 June 2024 - Global Health Security Conference 2024 - Sydney, Australia 
• 1 August 2024 - The HealthTech Forum - Sydney, Australia 
• 12 August-14 August 2024 -  International Conference on Digital Health and Telemedicine - Milan, Italy 
• 16 August-17 August 2024 - Machine Learning for Healthcare - Toronto, Canada

DON'T MISS AN ISSUE! CLICK 'SUBSCRIBE' NOW! 🔔

Stay updated with industry insights, articles and valuable tips by subscribing to our page.

For even more engaging discussions, networking opportunities and valuable insights, connect with us on LinkedIn.

+ Subscribe