Sessions

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.

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.

Join us on a journey into the transformative world of the Postmodern EHR, where we will explore the bimodal approach that combines the traditional EHR solutions with the flexibility and innovation of modern digital health platforms. This hybrid strategy allows healthcare providers to leverage platform-based technologies to deploy new models of care, new clinical workflows, but also enhance existing ones, and deliver better patient care.   

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! 
Participants:
Carl Bennet,  Major shareholders in the publicly listed companies: Getinge, Arjo, Lifco & Elanders
Cecilia Edebo, CEO, Sahlgrenska Science Park

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.  
-- To participate in this workshop, you must register your interest by clicking the "Book" button. The purpose is to confirm that it will be a well-composed group. However, the main principle is that first come, first served. Only physical on-site participation is possible. --

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:Exploring the regulatory differences between EU Member States and strategies to navigate these frameworks effectivelyPresenting 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.

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.  

The State Enterprise "Medical Procurement of Ukraine" (MPU) plays a key role in ensuring the Ukrainian healthcare system is supplied with high-quality medicines and medical equipment. With the onset of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, MPU faced unprecedented challenges, including the collapse of logistics chains, currency instability, and frequent changes in procurement legislation.Despite these hardships, the organization not only continued its operations but also initiated a digital transformation by implementing a range of tools to increase efficiency. This transformation enabled MPU to achieve significant results, including conducting unique procurements of specialized medical equipment, thereby improving both efficiency and transparency under the conditions of full-scale war.This session will provide a detailed look at the strategies and solutions employed by MPU to overcome wartime challenges and will showcase real-world examples of successful adaptation and innovation in the field of medical procurement during a time of crisis.

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.
-- To participate in this workshop, you must register your interest by clicking the "Book" button. The purpose is to confirm that it will be a well-composed group. However, the main principle is that first come, first served. Only physical on-site participation is possible. --

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.

Since 2011 the Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM) eHealth group has been active to ensure knowledge transfer between the Nordic countries and strengthen the region's global leadership in eHealth. Since then, all Nordic countries have successfully digitalized their health care systems and been active at the European and global levels. On March 26th this year the EU Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) entered into force. During this session, ongoing and planned activities will be presented and the audience invited to contribute with their points of view.

Patient-facing apps will soon have access to health data. Somewhere this has already happened. What should we think of this?

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.

The Extended Electronic Health Record (Xt-EHR) Joint Action supports the Commission’s policy priority for “A Europe fit for the digital age” by implementing the EU4Health Programme’s general objective of “strengthening health systems”. This project enhances the cooperation among Member States (MS) regarding the content and functionality of EHR, the interoperability and the exchange of healthcare data, contribute to the preparation of the foundations for the improved primary use of electronic health data, the most recently voted new regulation for the European Health Data Space (EHDS), and empower individuals to control their health data.

Introducing a day of AI in Precision Health in Sweden and the Bay Area - what can we learn from each other and how can collaboration even more? Let's explore the future of health and AI together!