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Look to Norway? Health logistics as a driver towards the hospitals of the future
Anette Siebenherz, Ole Johan Kvan, Cato Heimvik, Ole Christian Løkenhagen, Johan Folkunger
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:30 - 12:00 F2
Future Health and Care, English, Live + On site , Presentation, Inspiration, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Purchasers/acquisitions/eco nomy/HR, Healthcare professionals, Actual examples (good/bad), Benefits/effects
Hospitals and healthcare systems face significant challenges in delivering high-quality care while optimizing efficiency and productivity. New technological solutions play a crucial role in addressing these challenges. Innovative technology solutions can enhance workflows and increase productivity.Health logistics have already shown promising results with and the future holds exciting expectations. By analyzing the efforts made so far, we can better understand what is needed to continue improving and adapting to changes. In this session we ger inspired by successful transformations from Norway.
Lärdomar från revisionsgranskningar av informationssäkerhet i svensk hälso- och sjukvård
Charlotte Arnell
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:30 - 11:00 F3
Cybersäkerhet och beredskap, Swedish, Live + On site , Presentation, Inspiration, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Organizational development, Technicians/IT/Developers, Actual examples (good/bad), Management, Information security
Under de senaste åren har PwC genomfört ett antal revisionsgranskningar avseende informations-, IT- och cybersäkerhet inom svensk hälso- och sjukvård samt vård och omsorg. Granskningarna har haft både ett generellt fokus, men även varit fokuserade på specifika verktyg såsom digitala vårdmöten och journalsystem. På detta seminarium går vi igenom insikter från dessa granskningar, ger exempel på åtgärder som minskar säkerhetsrisker och inspirerar till arbetssätt som både ökar motståndskraft och är kostnadseffektiva.
Det digitala gapet i nordisk sjukvård
Vikk Lindén, Helena Holma, Lars Haakon Søraas, Marcus Boström
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:30 - 11:00 F4
Journal och portal, Swedish, Live + On site , Panel, Orientation, Introductory, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Organizational development, Technicians/IT/Developers, Actual examples (good/bad), Benefits/effects, Management, Innovation/research, Informatics/Interoperability
I sjukvårdens digitala transformation tycks Norge och Sverige delvis ha valt olika vägar. Detta panelsamtal utforskar dessa med utgångspunkt i två liknande företag, ett i Norge och ett i Sverige, som står inför markant olika möjligheter på grund av en enda faktor: öppenheten till integration mot journalsystem i respektive land. Panelsamtalet utforskar dessa skillnader och vad de innebär både för patienter och för möjligheten att få ut mer innovativa lösningar till sjukvården, och de ekonomiska konsekvenserna av respektive vägval.
Inledning - Cancer Keynotes
Kjell Ivarsson
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:30 - 10:50 F5
Cancer - Keynotes, Swedish, Live + On site , Presentation, Orientation, Introductory, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Patient/user organizations, Actual examples (good/bad)
The view from an investor and how we invest in upgrading healthcare
Magnus Bergman
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:20 - 10:45 Innovation area
Innovation Area, English, Live + On site , Extended 55 min, Inspiration, Introductory, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Organizational development, Purchasers/acquisitions/eco nomy/HR, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Students, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Patient/user organizations, Actual examples (good/bad), Benefits/effects, Welfare development, Management, Innovation/research, Apps, Usability, Informatics/Interoperability
Our healtcare systems is continously under heavy pressure and at the same time technology gives us many new options to improve it. This talk will describe an investors view to the situation, the massive opportunity and some of the challanges.
Workshop; Governance – for successful integrated healthcare and care with distance spanning solutions
Niclas Forsling, Christine Gustafsson, Helinä Melkas
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:15 - 11:45 J2
Workshops och fördjupningar, Workshops, English, On Site Only, Workshop, Tools for implementation, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Organizational development, Researchers, Patient/user organizations, Actual examples (good/bad), Benefits/effects, Welfare development, Management, Innovation/research
Welcome to this workshop based on Policy Brief VOPD/iHAC (www.integratedhealthandcare.com) experience from 45 iHAC Model Regions and projects and two local examples from South Karelia, Finland and Bornholm Denmark.During the workshop the next steps will be discussed based on Key Messages presented in the Policy Brief “Governance – for successful integrated healthcare and care with distance spanning solutions”. -- 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. --
snack@vitalis
Björn Arvidsson, Britta Stenson, Magnus Lejelöv
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:00 - 10:30 F-Expo
Swedish
Empowering Health Innovations - Health and Life Science from Oulu in Finland
Heidi Tikanmäki, Salla Hirvonen
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:00 - 10:20 Innovation area
Innovation Area, Innovation, English, Live + On site , Presentation, Other, Advanced, Management/decision makers, Organizational development, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Actual examples (good/bad), Benefits/effects, Management, Innovation/research
Presenting a thriving Health and Life science sector from Oulu in Finland with its success stories and key factors needed to build a network of innovators, researchers, healthcare providers and entrepreneurs standing strong together to improve the lives of all individuals and secure a better future with high-quality care. What does it take to build an excellently functioning health ecosystem? What are the lessons learnt and our first-hand experiences? What are health and life science innovations of the future? Why is Oulu a forerunner in digital health? The goal of the session is to provide answers to all these questions and deep dive into the discussion on future health.
Digitalization in Healthcare and Welfare: A matter of national security
Kim Elman, Malin Svensson
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:00 - 10:30 Open Stage B10:61
English, On Site Only
Digitalisation in healthcare and welfare continues to be a topical subject of the public debate today. Changes in the landscape with ongoing war makes it crucial to look beyond patterns from before. The geopolitic drivs new threats. In this sector, cyber attacks can have ramifications beyond financial loss and breach of privacy, actually matters of life and death. In this fireside chat we zoom in on threats being more and more professionalized and specialized, often from Russia and China. Our global and digital economy, with strong ties to both US and China, increases vulnerabilities and risks, putting requirements on organisations beyond IT. The subject has to move from server room to board room. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn non-googleble information from Northwave and our Threat Intelligence. A top notch team with insights from a broad network, being trusted advisor to many European organisations and public authorities, for instance as part of Europol advisory board.
Distansplattform, plattform först, prylarna sen!
Niklas Rahm
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:00 - 10:30 ATEA
Swedish, On Site Only, Presentation, Inspiration, Introductory, Management/decision makers, Care professionals, Actual examples (good/bad), Municipality
Niklas Rahm Program & förändringsledare beskriver Sundsvalls kommuns strategi för att kunna leverera morgondagens välfärd. Med den stora del digital teknik som det innebär, måste vi ha tillgång till möjliggörande infrastruktur, rätt resurser och samordning av aktörer, tjänster och leveranser. Det behövs också att tekniken kan kopplas ihop med och integreras med befintliga och nya lösningar. Alltsammans utifrån såväl organisationens, verksamhetens som individens behov.
VALO - Session 2 – Panel discussion: how can the Nordics lead? Secondary use of health data & Nordic model for collaboration
Casandra Grundstom, Mikael Rinnetmäki, Päivi Östling, Rebekka Björg Guðmundsdóttir, Sigríður Haraldsdóttir Elínardóttir
Tuesday May 20, 2025 09:35 - 10:30 Vitalis Plaza
VALO stakeholder forum: Nordic health data collaboration, English, Live + On site , Panel, Orientation, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Researchers, Healthcare professionals
Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the development of the Nordic model for collaboration on the secondary use of health data, building on the published VALO report. Aligned with both the EHDS and the Nordic sustainability goals for 2030, the model aims to bring together stakeholders to enhance cross-border collaboration and efficiency. This session will delve into potential future collaborations that can drive innovation and improve health outcomes across the region.
Introduction to the Nordics
Ervin Alic, Louise Bengtsson, Tobias Petrini, Britta Stenson
Tuesday May 20, 2025 09:15 - 09:45 Innovation area
Innovation Area, English, On Site Only, Presentation
The Nordic region is a strong market for digital health, due to the advanced healthcare systems, technological infrastructure and culture of innovation. With a focus on innovation, prevention, precision medicine and a strong research ecosystem, the Nordics offer fertile ground for digital health solutions to improve healthcare delivery, empower patients, and address the growing burden of chronic diseases. This session is a great opportunity to get to know the Nordic healthcare systems and their possibilities, challenges and why the Nordic market is a great fit for you!
Speakers: Ervin Alic Innvotion Norway, Nima Jokilaakso Sitra, Marija Ljungdahl Caganic Danish Embassy Sweden & Louise Bengtsson Business Sweden. Moderated by Britta Stenson.
VALO Session 1 – Creating the future of health and well-being: European Health Data Space in the Nordics
Markus Kalliola, Nima Jokilaakso
Tuesday May 20, 2025 09:10 - 09:35 Vitalis Plaza
VALO stakeholder forum: Nordic health data collaboration, English, Live + On site , Presentation, Tools for implementation, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Healthcare professionals
This introductory session provides an overview of the EHDS and its broader implications. Learn from Europe’s leading expert why the EHDS matters, where we are in the implementation process and how European countries are jointly moving ahead.
Vitalis Invigning + keynotes
Petra Noreback, Anders Henriksson, Gunilla Nordlöf, Ola Odebäck, Ameli Norling
Tuesday May 20, 2025 09:00 - 10:00 F-Expo
Keynotes, Swedish, Live + On site , Other
Framtidens vård- och omsorgsekosystem – digitalisering, samverkan och strategi
- Framtidens hälso- och sjukvård och life science i Sverige
- En stärkt samverkan för vårdens digitala infrastruktur
- Nationell digital infrastruktur som tillgängliggör hälsodata för alla aktörer
- Ökade ambitioner och ökad utvecklingskraft för vårdens digitalisering
- Prisutdelning Vitalis Stipendie
snack@vitalis
Magnus Lejelöv, Britta Stenson, Björn Arvidsson
Tuesday May 20, 2025 08:30 - 09:00 F-Expo
Swedish
IDEA4RC Plenary - Invitation Only
Tuesday May 20, 2025 08:30 - 12:30 J1
English, On Site Only
Opening keynotes
Marco Perez, Annalisa Trama, Eugenio Gaeta, Ola Mattsson, Lisbeth Sundén Andersson, Axel Wolf
Monday May 19, 2025 15:00 - 17:00 Congress hall
Keynotes, Opening keynote, English, Live + On site
Welcome and introduction
Moderator: Axel Wolf
Welcome by: Lisbeth Sundén Andersson
Childhood Cancer – Strategy & Innovation
Ola Mattsson
Transforming Healthcare with Digital Innovation
- Are we ready for an accessible, trustable, and collaborative medical environment for research and care?
Annalisa Trama
Eugenio Gaeta
Wearables in Cardiovascular Health – Now & Future
- How the REACT-AF study and Apple Heart Study are shaping future medical management
Marco Perez
Microsoft Pre-Day på Vitalis: Vårdens AI-Resa - Navigera framtiden ansvarsfullt
Monday May 19, 2025 10:00 - 14:45
Microsoft har glädjen att bjuda in till en högintressant dag som du inte får missa! Under årets Pre-Day kommer vi att dyka djupt in i hur AI kan fungera som kraftfull accelerator i vård-Sverige. Missa inte chansen att ta plats på denna AI-tågresa där din medverkan är en viktig länk för att bidra till framtidens svenska vårdlandskap. -- Det är en separat anmälan till detta event. Klicka på Mer information för instruktioner. --