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This presentation provides a practical overview of implementing the OMOP CDM in a collaborative, pan-European oncology research setting and learnings from a specific study. Professor Åslaug Helland will present a case study from the DigiONE pilot project, where harmonized oncology data was used to evaluate overall survival (OS) in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) patients based on metastasis location. The study leveraged federated analysis across multiple European cancer centers, including Oslo University Hospital, to generate real-world evidence while preserving patient privacy. 
This presentation is the third in a series of presentations given as an introduction to OMOP at Vitalis.

We will present a toolbox for faster implementation of AI solutions within diagnostics.

Virtual tests with simulated health care processes and synthetic data is a new complementary method to traditional testing of products, tools and systems. In this session we will describe Virtuality, a concept for virtual testing using synthetic data, digital sandbox environments and third-party applications to simulate health care processes. The concept enables early testing of digital systems and tools in a safe environment, allowing stakeholders from both academia, industry and public service to research, develop and prototype systems and tools before implementation. Virtuality helps with aspects such as addressing regulatory compliance, reduce
development costs, getting rid of bugs before going into clinical trials and perform testing before real data is accessible. The aim with the concept is that a broad group of practitioners should be able to use and benefit from the virtual environment and simulation of healthcare scenarios.

This panel discussion explores how a Nordic federated network can unlock the full potential of Nordic health data and strengthen Real-World Evidence (RWE) generation.Professor Kimmo Porkka from Helsinki University Hospital and founder of FinOMOP will introduce the session with a presentation on FinOMOP—a nationwide, population-based harmonized health data infrastructure in Finland, aiming for full coverage by 2026. Through collaboration with all five Finnish university hospitals and national registries, a large share of patient data (70%) is already mapped to OMOP CDM.Following his introduction, the panel will discuss how Sweden and other Nordic countries can build on FinOMOP’s success to leverage its high-quality health data and create a Nordic-wide federated research network. The discussion will explore lessons learned from existing federated networks, the steps Sweden should take to harmonize health data for secondary use, and which data sources should be prioritized for maximum impact. Can the Nordics be a global hub for pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, AI-driven healthcare innovators, and clinical trial sponsors seeking access to high-quality, real-time real-world data.This session concludes the four-part OMOP introduction at Vitalis, providing a forum for next steps, collaboration opportunities, and practical insights on Nordic OMOP adoption.

As part of the ongoing digital transformation, we need to understand what data is telling us about the outcomes and ensure that we reap the benefits we aim for. In this presentation, you will hear how a NHS Foundation Trust, has mapped mobile workflow improvements with key patient safety indicators.
You will get to know their optimised mobile workflows and see data on how they have improved patient outcomes related to:fallspatient deteriorationteamwork and communication. 

The lecture will shade light on the efforts of ZIMAM to develop a standardized competency-based framework for digital health careers which can be utilized in collaborative approach by individuals, recruiters and digital health educational contents providers to support on the job education, job-profiling, assessments and career-pathing of digital health talents. The proposed approach combines several methodologies and conceptual platforms and it is well-supported by a digital platform.

Who winns the Healthtech Award 2025?  Welcome to the award ceremony where the winner will be presented! More information to follow

Our project Nordic Health Data Spaces (NHDS) has identified workforce competencies and technical capacity needed by the stakeholders of the Aurora region (North of the North) to adopt European Health Data Space (EHDS). This workshop is an opportunity for all stakeholders, regardless of the level of EHDS awareness, to get a utilitarian view of EHDS and influence capacity building in the region.  
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This session gives an overview of the challenges with AI in healthcare and presents the Trustworthy and Reliable AI Network TRAIN Europe

This session will present preliminary findings from the European Taskforce for Harmonised Evaluation of Digital Medical Devices (EvalEUDMD), focusing on:The development of a standardized EU classification and evidence matrix to assess DMDs based on their function, application, and required supporting data.Evaluating the implications of the Health Technology Assessment Regulation (HTA R) on market access.Exploring the regulatory differences between the EU and USA and strategies to navigate these frameworks effectively.
This session aims to provide actionable insights into streamlining regulatory processes, fostering innovation, and ensuring that DMDs achieve optimal patient outcomes, as weill as their seemless integration into healthcare pathways.

Aisyah Sjöholm is a medical doctor and global health specialist with extensive experience in artificial intelligence (AI) applications in drug discovery and development. She has worked at the intersection of medicine, technology, and business development, helping to advance AI-driven innovations in the pharmaceutical industry. This session explores how AI, including generative AI and large language models, is transforming drug discovery, optimizing molecular design, and accelerating clinical trial processes. Attendees will gain insights into the latest advancements in AI-driven healthcare innovation and the future potential of these technologies.

The market for remote social and healthcare is rapidly changing and Altide is leading the coordination of communication and service in the connected care. In this inspiring session, Maarten will share some key insights in how the market in the Netherlands is changing and how Altide is adopting its services to these changes and enhancing the quality and efficiency within social and healthcare coordination.  

Digital health technologies and AI are transforming healthcare by improving access, enabling personalized care, and supporting preventive approaches, especially as Europe's ageing population increases pressure on healthcare systems. The EU's Digital Decade target aims for all citizens to have access to electronic health records by 2030.However, barriers such as low digital health literacy, poor evidence-based implementation, and inefficient integration hinder digital transformation. Low digital health literacy particularly affects the elderly and underserved, worsening health inequalities. Additionally, poorly designed solutions and limited training or resources can compromise efficiency, impact, and scalability.Digital health literacy is essential for achieving equity, as it influences individuals' health decisions and reduces disparities.The WHO highlights its role in addressing healthcare inequities, emphasizing the need to enhance digital skills to ensure inclusive healthcare transformation.Aims of this workshop:Demonstrate the importance of digital health literacy,Share key insights from the IDEAHL (Improving Digital Empowerment for Active Healthy Living) EU project,Discuss policy aspects as highlighted by the World Health Organization,Present experiences from case studies on digital clinical competence,Explore next steps to accelerate digital transformation in healthcare through enhanced digital health literacy and addressing health inequalities.
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Creation of a structured requirements library in Jira that will allow the reuse of requirements in order to streamline the delivery of clinical trials. 

This presentation focus on medicine robot services and the content is also presented in the Nordic report “Distance spanning solutions in health care and care: Climate impacts and sustainability synergies” that was published in November 2024 by Nordic Welfare Centre. An introduction will be held based on the publication and then there will be focus on medicine robot services in health care and care: contribution to the green transition.

Discover how the Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland revolutionised its research management process with the Electronic Research Platform. Learn about the challenges faced, the innovative solutions implemented, and the significant benefits realised, including reduced authorisation times and improved process efficiency.

Fimlab is Finland’s largest healthcare laboratory company that produces laboratory services as well as training and research in the wellbeing services counties of Pirkanmaa, Kanta-Häme, Central Finland, Päijät-Häme and Ostrobothnia.As part of the support services it provides, Fimlab has developed a new software, the Self-Measurement Application, for the use of its wellbeing county customers. The Self-Measurement Application is an application developed for diabetes professionals that enables the collection of self-measurement data from device-specific cloud services onto the same platform alongside laboratory test results and the automatic transfer of data to the patient information system. In addition to the patient-specific benefit, the Self-Measurement Application enables device lifecycle management and statutory traceability and provides the customer organization with information on the costs of devices and the effectiveness of different device treatments for data management.

This session explores the ambitious goals of the European Health Data Space and the steps needed to fully realize its potential. It will focus on lessons learned from past initiatives, the role of TEHDAS2 and the Nordic VALO project, and the path forward for a harmonized and impactful health data framework in the EU.

- The critical role of Ukrainian Ehealth - the unique medical data base for 35 millions of Ukrainians patients - during the war.- Eurointegration and joining European EHealth family. Challenges and opportunities for Ukraine.