HIMSS has announced that the European health conference and exhibition will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, from June 7 to 9.
Lisa Thomlinson, HIMSS senior director of EMEA content and programming, said the conference will offer evidence-based, practical sessions that showcase solutions to the healthcare industry’s toughest challenges. health in areas such as the workforce, sustainability and resilience, chronic disease management, and health equity.
“This conference will stand out for its emphasis on implementation and outcomes, with each session including frontline healthcare professionals who will share real-world experiences,” Thomlinson added.
Explore key healthcare topics
Europe’s healthcare and healthcare workforce crisis is currently a sore point, with vacancies and employee dissatisfaction emerging across the continent. . A dedicated content section at the event will explore options and identify technologies that can ease the burden on healthcare systems.
The European Health Data Space is high on the agenda, as it is set to stimulate major changes in healthcare across Europe. Other European cross-border initiatives will also showcase their plans to help the ecosystem embrace the changes they are making, including Gravitate Health and Label2Enable. The conference will also look at how non-EU countries in Europe can co-create digital transformation with their EU counterparts.
Third, with the European Recovery and Recovery Fund currently deploying more than 16 billion euros to accelerate digital transformation in many European Union countries, the conference will prioritize technical development. number, including the need for national metrology initiatives such as Germany’s DigitalRadar and France’s Maturin-H.
HIMSS is working with governments and regional commissioners in Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, France and the UK, to help drive the digital maturity of hospitals and care systems their health. A key advantage of hosting the conference in Portugal is the presence of three of Europe’s leading Phase 7 adult hospitals: Hospital Lusiadas Porto, Hospital Lusiadas Lisboa and Hospital de Cascais Doutor José de Almeida . Stage 7 maturity refers to the most digital maturity as measured by the HIMSS Electronic Medical Records Receipt Model (EMRAM). Delegates will get to see first-hand what Phase 7 looks like to patients, clinicians, and management, and its impact on outcomes. Hospital staff will also share their experiences of what works well and what doesn’t in their digital transformation journey.
In addition to focusing on these three key themes, the conference will delve into other core areas including HIE and interoperability; Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity; and human health. The conference’s five main themes are: digital maturity, data and analytics; innovative path of care; prevention, precision and population health; workforce crisis solutions; and health system values and sustainability.
“As the custodian of many digital maturity analytics models deployed by thousands of healthcare providers, HIMSS is set to host an active conference,” said Thomlison. promoting digital health in Europe. This is why we titled the conference ‘Unlocking Digital Wellbeing: Less Hype, More Action’.
Portuguese debut
HIMSS23 Europe opens with support from national organizations including Ministry of Health Sharing Services (SPMS), Portugal, Portuguese Health Cluster, Portuguese Foreign Trade and Investment Authority (AICEP) and the Authority for Competition and Innovation (IAPMEI).
“SPMS is delighted to be participating in Europe’s largest healthcare event in Lisbon. This is a great opportunity for healthcare professionals to learn about the latest innovations in healthcare, including advancements in digital health and wellness from far away in Portugal,” said Luís Goes Pinheiro, chairman of the SPMS board. prepare for the future.”
The conference and exhibition will be held at the Centro de Congressos de Lisboa from 7 to 9 June 2023. See here to learn more.
