Digital Healthcare

The evolution of Digital Healthcare in Italy and the key innovation trends in the healthcare sector, examined from the standpoint of healthcare system stakeholders and based on data from the Digital Healthcare Observatory.

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Objectives of the Observatory

Established in 2007, the Digital Healthcare Observatory pursues three main goals:

conduct analyses and research to support healthcare decision-makers in driving innovation, including the adoption of digital technologies;
create culture, communicate, and disseminate knowledge on innovation in Healthcare among institutions, healthcare facilities, healthcare providers and professionals, patients, etc.;
create opportunities for discussion and exchange between healthcare stakeholders in a pre-competitive environment, promoting stronger collaboration across the ecosystem.

Digital Healthcare Observatory Research

The Digital Healthcare Observatory pursues the following research objectives

provide an estimate of digital healthcare spending in Italy and highlighting key emerging trends.
assess the level of adoption and maturity of digital solutions in healthcare facilities and the outlook of company departments on digital transformation.
analyze the use of and interest in various digital healthcare solutions in Italy (e.g., Telemedicine, Electronic Health Record, Electronic Medical Records, Artificial Intelligence, etc.) among healthcare professionals, citizens, and patients.
explore data collection and management, through tools such as ESF, CCE and EDS, considering recent regulatory developments and investments under the PNRR.
identify opportunities offered by digital innovation to support local players (e.g. GPs, Community Centers, pharmacies, etc.) for the improvement of services to citizens/patients.
monitor the progress of Telemedicine projects within the framework of the PNRR and assess their level of maturity, deployment, and impact.

Observatory Research is based on empirical analysis that through surveys and case studies engages each year around 200 stakeholders including CIOs, General Managers, Financial Controllers, Health and Social care Directors, in addition to regional representatives, over 300 General Practitioners, 2,000 Specialist Doctors, 3,000 Nurses, 300 Pharmacists, 400 Patients and a statistically representative sample of 1,000 Italian citizens.