How can countries achieve digital maturity in healthcare?

"Healthcare systems have become increasingly digitised since the late 1960s, but in the last decade progress has accelerated, expanded in scope and been given a huge boost by the pandemic. From its beginnings in the early development of structured medical records through to the critical role telehealth played in continuing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, digital technologies have allowed policymakers, caregivers and patients the ability to make informed decisions to better manage healthcare delivery.

Exacerbating this situation is an ageing demographic, changes in lifestyle and the continuing impact of COVID-19 due to a reduction in screening and diagnosis. These factors will impact patient needs and will continue to drive demand for digital transformation for many years to come as countries seek to increase cost effectiveness and improve outcomes.

The uneven progression towards digital maturity

The adoption of digital technologies, however, has not been uniform across countries. While digital transformation follows a common direction, the starting point varies considerably. Evaluating the relative digital maturity of healthcare systems is therefore critical to identify leaders and laggards, and the steps that countries must take to improve..." Lire la suite