What Can Europe Do To Bridge The Digital Health Divide?

Policy-makers in the EU are promoting an array of digital health programs, such as the European Health Data Space unveiled earlier this month. But lack of awareness and knowledge could stymy their impact.

Frieda Klotz via Healthcare It News

Key Highlights:

 

 

  • “Policy-makers in the European Union (EU) are promoting an array of digital health programs…But lack of awareness and knowledge could stymy their impact.”
  • Variation in both uptake of digital tools, and positions on the digital health literacy spectrum exists both within and between nations throughout the EU.
  • This article discusses the importance of end-users and patients trusting digital health systems, and systems being convenient and easy to use. 
  • While digital health is a rising priority in the EU, considered efforts must be made to ensure not only uptake of these systems, but equitable outcomes across all demographics.

 

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