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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”. 

Why should I participate?Imagine a shared space where we come together in real time to shape the future of coordinated healthcare and social care. That is what happens at the Nordic Hackathon (March 18-20). IT developers, health data experts, and professionals from across the Nordics join forces to build an open and interoperable ecosystem for health and social care.Driven by real patient needs, we apply standards like OpenEHR, HL7 FHIR, and SNOMED CT to create tools that support patients with multiple conditions, ensuring seamless integration between healthcare and social care providers.The outcomeIdeas and prototypes that bring us closer to a modern, interoperable, and patient-centered system—a future where every patient receives the care they need, without gaps or barriers.The session will investigate how we can create integrated care treatment plans in the era of the EHDS regulation. what should we do to create bottom up solutions that will be operable within the scope of the new EHDS regulation? (Regulation (EU) 2025/327 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2025 on the European Health Data Space and amending Directive 2011/24/EU and Regulation (EU) 2024/2847, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2025/327/oj/eng) How can we organise a vivid ecosystem with the right testing tools to prepare ourselves for what will come?Who is organising this session?Health Data Sweden (HDS) is the one-stop-shop for acceleration of digital transformation in health data for SME’s and the public sector, using key technologies. IHE Catalyst AISBL is the operational branch of IHE worldwide. IHE Catalyst organizes testing events, manages test tools and supports the process of creating testable specifications in the domains of healthcare interoperability and digital transformation in healthcare.HDS and IHE join forces in this compelling interactive session to promote the integration of well-designed care paths involving both Healthcare providers and Patients. 

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.  

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.Speakers:Dr. Ryam Dos Santos. Policy expert, World Health Organisation.Policy recommendations to enhance Digital health literacy. Dr. Marta Pisano González. Head of Centered Care Service. General Direction of Care and Social Healthcare, Ministry of Health. Asturias. Spain.Key insights from the IDEAHL (Improving digital empowerment for active healthy living of citizens in Europe) project.Amaya García Fueyo. Coordinator of the Citizen Care School. Asturias Health Department. Spain.Key insights from the IDEAHL best practices based on citizens-focused experiences with chronic diseases.Patrik Göransson, Head of Innovation and Development Unit, Project leader (AMBeR, Digi-CaRe, PREPARE), Ängelholms Hospital, Skåne.Experiences from clinical case studies: Development of digital clinical competence to enhance quality of care, patient experience, and efficient care pathways. Dr. Fred Kjellson. Innovation Manager, Innovation Skåne AB. Skåne.Exploring next steps to accelerate digital transformation through enhanced digital health literacy.
After the speakers, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share reflections. The workshop and discussions will be moderated by Dr. Sarah Wamala Andersson, Professor of Health and Welfare technology, Mälardalen University, Sweden.