An Online-Based Master’s Program in Health Information Management for Healthcare Professionals Case Study
This case study dives into the creation of an online program for a master’s degree in health information management following shorter intensive courses offered to healthcare professionals in Austria.
Patient Safety and Continuity with an Evidence-Based Decision Support Tool for Nursing Practice and Documentation Case Study
This case study explores the development, advancement and national use of a decision-support tool unifying terms, competencies and practices among nurses in Norway.
Integration of Health Informatics in Nursing Curriculum Case Study
Following nationwide efforts to improve and encourage the widespread use of health IT, this case study details the integration of informatics principles into one university’s nursing curriculum in Denmark.
Europe's Mission to Balance Health Data and Ethics
By creating a single data-agile economy from 27 data markets, the European Union aims to capture the benefits arising from digital transformation. Will this approach ensure the opening-up of health data silos to secure the well-being of citizens?
Beyond Recognition: An Unequivocal Demand for Greater Investment in Nursing Practice, Nurses’ Technological Skills and Inclusion in Healthcare Decision-Making
The HIMSS Europe Nursing Informatics Community outlines the real needs of nurses and strategic actions towards leveraging the pivotal role of nurses and nursing practice.
The Potential for Further EHR Adoption in Italy Position Paper
As the European Union places increased importance on digital health, the HIMSS Italian Community and partners outline opportunities for EHR adoption and expansion in Italy.
Leveraging the European Health Data Space White Paper
HIMSS and PCHA have submitted jointly to the European Commission public consultations, focusing on the potential of a European Health Data Space as well as on the special demands of AI in high-risk healthcare solutions.
Finland: Europe’s Digital Health Epicentre
Some countries, including Finland - the focus of this HIMSS Insights issue - have already developed their national processes to move forward on this front. Recent studies by the Open Data Institute and OECD ranked Finland in top position, suggesting that change is succeeding.
Recommendations on How to Reach the Full Potential of the Proposed European Health Data Space
HIMSS stands ready to support the creation of the European Health Data Space.
Clinical Risk Groups: Turning Data into Insight to Improve Patient Readmission Rates
In addition to handling the daily demands of healthcare, organisations are faced with a major reoccurring challenge: patient readmissions.
DHAGE Priorities for the Decade of Digital Health
The 5th annual Digital Health Advisory Group for Europe (DHAGE) High-Level Meeting was co-hosted by HIMSS and the Finnish Ministry for Social Affairs and Health.
Digital Dialogue: Exploring Interoperability in Practice
Join this Digital Dialogue, “Exploring the New Possibilities of Medical Interoperability in Practice” to hear health and IT experts discuss how the data collected within hospital systems can be utilised.