FHIR has been remarkable in its ability to scale, while resonating across communities of interest such as patient access and genomics, according to Charles Jaffe, CEO of HL7 International.

(Sponsored) Training, education and access to technology for patients are imperative, especially when working within a publicly funded healthcare system, according to Mikko Vasama, general manager of Health Systems Nordics at Philips.

(Sponsored) Over 90% of hospitals in Korea use an e-health system that tracks the patient journey, and now the aim is to develop systems outside medical institutions, according to Taegyun Song, director of Korea Health Industry Development Institute.

The aim is to "die young, but as late as possible" by utilizing digital technology to remove barriers and offer patients new experiences to make healthcare delightful, says Koen Kas, founder of Healthskouts.

Dr. Abayomi Jaye, founder of Lagos, Nigeria-based Cecy Health Consult, explained how he channeled his own feelings of loss into positive action to help his country's underserved patients.

David Lowe, a consultant at NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, says that patients want to supply the caregiver with the data to help manage care of their chronic condition, but that kind of patient-centered care requires trust.

(Sponsored) Kevin Shah, head of Enterprise New Business at Fujifilm Europe, says automating some processes can deliver diagnoses more quickly, increasing the chance of better outcomes for patients while reducing clinicians' workloads.

The first day of our event in Helsinki included discussions of hot topics including blockchain, cybersecurity and patient advocacy. Watch the stream in its entirety.

Advocate Aurora Health’s data and analytics heart failure pilot realized a 23 percent reduction in utilization, says Tina Esposito, the company’s chief health information officer.

(Sponsored) GE Healthcare offers a preview of how its new Edison platform will improve workflow, clinical insight and patient satisfaction.

Stefanie Veraghtert, founder and director of The Big C., created a platform to help connect a community that offers leadership and skill training, while transforming the patient journey.

(Sponsored) The Future Health Index (FHI) report focuses on how digital health technology can improve the clinician and patient experience across the globe, says Paula Cobb, head of Global Strategic Marketing for Healthcare Informatics at Philips.