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  • Agence eSantĂ©
    Working Member
    Luxembourg

    The eHealth Agency is the Luxembourg national agency for the exchange and sharing of medical data, whose main mission is to develop and implement a common interoperability platform to support this data sharing and exchange and to define a national strategy to promote and improve interoperability between health information management systems.

    The objective of implementing a national eHealth platform is to facilitate seamless communication between health professionals to support better coordination of care and a more comprehensive and efficient health system. The eHealth platform's main tool for facilitating the sharing of health information is a patient's secure electronic health record that allows authorised healthcare providers to easily access relevant health information.

    Contact person: Samuel Danhardt

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  • Andaman7
    Working Member
    Belgium

    Andaman7 is a Belgian-American digital health company improving healthcare and medical research for patients, doctors, and researchers. The company specializes in Real World Data (RWD), Quality of Life (QoL), and Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) studies, enabling the secondary use of data from hospital EHRs, lab results, devices, and patient surveys. It is the first platform to facilitate patient-mediated research.

    The patient-centric platform helps patients manage their health data, enables outcome measurement for pharma and research, and supports disease management for hospitals and doctors. Its "security by design and privacy by default" architecture ensures data is stored on mobile devices and exchanged peer-to-peer, not in the cloud. Andaman7 is used in over 30 countries and available in 20 languages.

    Contact person: Vincent Keunen

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  • Assuta Medical Centers
    Working Member
    Israel

    Assuta Medical Centers (AMCN) is Israel's largest private medical network, comprising seven hospitals and clinics offering advanced surgical and diagnostic procedures in various medical fields. Fully computerized with integrated ICT systems, Assuta opened Samson Assuta Ashdod Hospital, Israel's newest public hospital, in 2017. The hospital aims to create an integrated care system linking hospital staff, community healthcare providers, social services, and patients through sophisticated information and communication technologies. Assuta actively participates in European projects focused on digitally supported integrated care.

    In digital health, Assuta is a leader in eHealth innovation, utilizing digitized clinical and administrative systems to advance Big Data analytics and AI algorithms for improved care and efficiency. Mobile technology is extensively used, enabling clinicians to access medical records and real-time patient updates remotely. Assuta's patient portal provides mobile access to medical information, test results, and appointment details, enhancing patient engagement and convenience. Committed to learning, sharing experiences, and collaborating, Assuta continues to push the boundaries of digital health.

     

    Contact person: Dr Rachelle Kaye

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  • Campania Region
    Working Member
    Italy

    The "Federico II" University Hospital Trust, integrated with the Regional Health Service, is renowned for its healthcare and specialized national activities. The hospital seamlessly blends healthcare, teaching, and research functions, serving as a key component of both the National Health Service and the University. It emphasizes patient-centered care, addressing not only healthcare needs but also emotional, socio-cultural, and psychological aspects.

    The hospital's mission includes managing complex pathologies with a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring continuity in emergency and routine diagnostic-therapeutic services. It supports healthcare training in the Campania Region, contributing to degree courses, specialized schools, and continuous medical education at the University of Naples Federico II. Additionally, it supports biomedical research by university staff and trainees, focusing on basic and translational research to develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

     

    Contact person: Maddalena Illario

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  • Casa di Cura IGEA
    Working Member
    Italy

    Casa di Cura Igea, located in central Milan, is a fully integrated multi-specialty clinical center, specializing in neurological care. The 136-bed rehabilitation clinic and 12-bed day hospital include a Department of Neurorehabilitation Sciences accredited by the Italian National Health System. The center offers services in neuropsychology, phoniatry, neuro-ophthalmology, psychiatry, radiology, biological analysis, and rehabilitation through  aTechnogym and a swimming pool. Supported by Regione Lombardia, it aims to provide comprehensive care for neurological patients.

    In digital health, Casa di Cura Igea focuses on personalized medicine, innovative rehabilitation methods, and integrated care services. The "MOTION LAB" collaborates with Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna di Pisa to enhance neurorehabilitation through technology. The "LIVING LAB" simulates home environments for occupational therapy and health technology evaluations, while the "NEUROBIOLOGY LAB" studies molecular changes in neurological patients. The BIOBANK collects biological samples to support research. A robust ICT infrastructure supports clinical and research activities, enabling participation in various research projects funded by public institutions and private companies.

    Contact person: Michelle van der Schoot

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  • Centre for Digital Psychiatry
    Working Member
    Denmark

    The Center for Telepsychiatry, part of the mental health services in Southern Denmark, aims to enhance care quality and accessibility for mental health patients through telepsychiatry and e-mental health. Established in 2013, the centre focuses on developing and implementing technology-based mental health interventions, including web-based mental health promotion, therapist-guided online programs, mHealth, and virtual reality. The multidisciplinary team includes experts in psychology, public health, engineering, computer science, user experience, web design, and social sciences.

    In digital health, the Center for Telepsychiatry operates the Internet Psychiatry Clinic, offering online therapy for depression and anxiety, and develops outpatient video consultations, mobile mental health apps, and online interventions for young people's well-being. Collaborating with the University of Southern Denmark, the centre has also established the Telepsychiatry and e-Mental Health Research Unit to advance research in these areas.

     

    Contact person: Lisbeth Thisted Andersen

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  • CHU Liège
    Working Member
    Belgium

    The CHU of Liège and University Hospital of Wallonia in Belgium is a major healthcare provider with 6,000 employees, 1,038 beds, and operations across eight sites, including four hospital sites. It is recognized for its advanced clinical computerization, having achieved EMRAM Stage 6 on the HIMSS scale.

    In digital health, the CHU of Liège emphasizes a paperless and filmless environment and the maturity of its Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. It supports hospitalization at home, integrating digital tools to facilitate remote patient care. The hospital also prioritizes the Electronic Care Document (ECD) as a central component in its new care network, aiming to enhance interoperability and continuity of care. These initiatives reflect the hospital's commitment to leveraging digital health to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

     

    Contact person: Philippe Kolh

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  • Department of Care of Flanders (Belgium)
    Working Member
    Belgium

    The Department of Care, established by the Flemish Government on May 12, 2023, supports policies on wellbeing, public health, and family welfare in the Flanders region. Its mission includes promoting healthy living, preventing diseases, enhancing care quality, providing relevant data, and supporting the Ministry’s policies through scientific and cooperative efforts.

    In eHealth, the department focuses on interoperable data sharing via international standards like HL7 FHIR, effective use of eHealth services, and industry’s role in this domain. Additionally, it emphasizes implementing Population Health & Care Management strategies and understanding the EHDS regulation. These interests drive its research, collaboration, and strategic planning activities to advance eHealth

     

    Contact person: Karine Moykens

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  • Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre

    Working Member
    Scotland
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    The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a national resource funded by the Scottish Government and the Scottish Funding Council, in collaboration with the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde. DHI aims to drive innovation in digital health and care to help Scots live longer, healthier lives, while fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The centre collaborates and co-designs solutions, providing engagement, facilitation, project management, and technical and business innovation to empower individuals and organizations to harness digital advancements for successful outcomes.

    In digital health, DHI focuses on data-driven innovation, having developed a health data exchange for sharing simulated data among citizens, businesses, and the public sector. The centre runs thematic innovation groups with industry, academia, and health practitioners to share and develop eHealth initiatives, and seeks to expand its group membership to wider ecosystems. DHI also supports national digital health horizon-scanning and is developing living labs to identify opportunities for real-world data collection and sharing. These efforts aim to enhance health and care through cutting-edge digital solutions.

    Contact person: Janette Hughes

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  • South Karelia District of Social and Health Services
    Working Member
    Finland

    South Karelia Welfare Area, formerly EKSOTE, is a joint municipal authority in the South Karelia region, encompassing nine municipalities: Imatra, Lappeenranta, Lemi, Luumäki, Parikkala, Rautjärvi, Ruokolahti, Savitaipale, and Taipalsaari. The health services aim to maintain and improve the health, wellbeing, working and functional capacity, and social security of people while reducing health inequalities. This system emphasizes preventive health care and comprehensive, well-managed services. With over 5,000 professionals, South Karelia provides high-quality social and health services across the region.

    Mobile services ensure equal access, support living at home, and enhance everyday functioning. Examples include domiciliary care, home rehabilitation, and mobile activity in mental health and substance abuse services.

    Contact person: Juuso Tamminen

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