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Welcome to the latest release of our newsletter, your definitive resource for the healthcare IT industry. We call upon all professionals within healthcare IT to explore the most recent advancements and trends. Highlighted below are critical updates and curated insights from the previous month: 

• Industry Updates: We've gathered crucial news, insightful reports and captivating stories for your convenience.  
• Informative Podcasts: A handpicked selection of healthcare IT podcasts helps you stay updated on the industry's pulse. Industry leaders and experts discuss trends, news, challenges and innovative solutions in these podcasts.  
• Key Reads & Articles: You can enhance your healthcare IT expertise by discovering a selection of meticulously chosen books and articles. 
• Engaging Seminars: You can glance at a curated selection of sessions, from exhibitions to conferences, to offer extensive learning opportunities for skill enhancement. 

Our commitment is to provide up-to-date insights and developments in a complete format, enabling you to stay at the forefront of the ever-evolving healthcare IT landscape. 

OUR LATEST POSTS ✍️

• We showcased Rehabeat, our exergaming solution, which combines emotion recognition and AI to personalize therapy and home-based recovery sessions for individuals with disabilities. 
• We presented the advantages of our Healthcare Interoperability solutions. These include the FHIR Stack for seamless data exchange, the Enterprise Master Patient Data Index for data identification, the Terminology Server for standardized medical terminology and the Health Information Exchange Viewer for comprehensive data access for healthcare professionals. 
• On the International Day of Happiness, we underlined our commitment to being patient-focused and our alignment with the United Nation's vision for balanced and sustainable healthcare to improve the well-being of everyone. 
• We analyzed the World Health Organization's new report and strategy document on advancing national routine health information systems (RHIS) and our commitment.   
• We told our interoperable solutions' role in healthcare IT on YouTube to build a better and more seamless experience. 
• We invited all healthcare stakeholders to follow us for more insights toward a healthier future by emphasizing our experience. 
• We shared our esteemed network of global organizations and institutions, each proudly contributing uniquely to our healthcare IT mission.  
• We digested our 17 years of experience and principles to demonstrate what sets us apart to deliver excellent healthcare experiences. 
• We aligned with the Dubai Future Foundation's 'Future Opportunities Report: The Global 50' emphasis on the transformative power of healthcare interoperability. 
• We organized a suhoor in Qatar with our Ministry of Public Health partners and representatives from our other stakeholders for a delightful and enlightening evening.
• We showcased our WSIS e-Health Champion solution, DrugXafe - Pharmaceutical Track & Trace System, the first in the world.  
• We sponsored an iftar at the Republic of Türkiye's Doha Embassy in partnership with Pavo Group, a gesture of honor and collaboration.
• We shared our latest blog post, which provides a resource for the latest developments, reports and discoveries in healthcare IT from last month. 
• We highlighted our rich expertise in healthcare IT, focusing on creating accessible, interoperable, manageable, safe and next-generation healthcare solutions for a brighter future. 

NEWS 📌

• Negotiators from the European Parliament and Council have agreed to establish the European Health Data Space (EHDS) to facilitate secure and easy access to personal health data across the EU. This initiative will set up a legal framework for health data use, ensuring EU-wide electronic access for patients to download their health data and enabling healthcare professionals to access essential patient data for treatment. Additionally, it involves creating national health data access points through MyHealth@EU, developing a European EHR exchange format and standardizing data for interoperability. Read More 
• The World Health Organization (WHO) published a discussion paper,' Benefits and Risks of Using Artificial Intelligence for Pharmaceutical Development and Delivery.' This document offers guidance for the broader use of AI throughout the pharmaceutical development and delivery processes. It addresses the potential advantages and future promise alongside risks and ethical concerns of AI touch in pharmaceuticals, focusing on maximizing public health benefits through responsible governance. Read More 
• The HIMSS24 Exhibition and Conference, the foremost event in healthcare IT, attracted over 35,000 field professionals from around the globe between March 11-15. This key event provided a worldwide stage for sharing innovative ideas and advancements in healthcare technology. Attendees ranged from experts and policymakers to consultants and practitioners, all converging to exchange insights, best practices and success stories to drive healthcare IT forward. The conference underscored digital transformation in healthcare, offering keynotes and sessions on the latest trends and strategies for enhancing patient care, efficiency and data security. Like previous conferences, HIMSS24 aimed to be a catalyst for accelerating healthcare IT innovation. Read More 
• At a notable event, three health Team Europe Initiatives (TEIs) were launched, a partnership between the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) for equitable access to global health. This collaboration strengthens health security, supports African public health institutes in enhancing health security, assists African public health institutes and boosts digital health. By adopting a One Health approach, this initiative aims to improve the efficiency of the African CDC by upgrading laboratories, surveillance and research at various levels. Supported by the EU with a €123 million investment from 2022 to 2027, the initiative actively seeks to support health security across Africa. Read More 
• Te Whatu Ora project, also known as Health New Zealand, is advancing to the third phase of its National Data Platform (NDP) project with a target completion date of June 2024. This crucial phase involves migrating essential and complex data sets, shifting towards routine operations and establishing a data catalog for National Collections. This progression addresses the critique surrounding New Zealand's health reforms, especially the persistent dependence on manual data management after merging 20 district health boards. In addition, Te Whatu Ora has initiated the first API standards for the health sector, aiming to enhance interoperability and encourage innovation. Read More 
• During its annual Check-Up event, Google Health executives shared updates, developments and future goals for its prominent healthcare AI projects for 2024. The tech giant is exploring the potential of its Gemini model and various generative AI tools to support physicians with decision-making, data handling and early disease identification. Additionally, it aims to offer individuals a personalized health and wellness coach with a large language model (LLM), utilizing their Fitbit data. Read More 
• The United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to boost research and development in critical sectors, focusing on enhancing healthcare and tackling climate change. This partnership aims to support Saudi Arabia's economic transformation and create opportunities for UK entities in science and technology. The pact includes joint initiatives in deep science and technology to address global challenges, with a notable impact on healthcare IT. Read More 
• At the HIMSS24 conference, a new coalition of healthcare leaders established the Trustworthy & Responsible AI Network (TRAIN), a collaborative effort to implement responsible AI principles in healthcare to enhance AI's quality, safety and reliability. Microsoft, alongside various research institutions, universities and tech partners, is a key member of this consortium. Additionally, TRAIN will work with OCHIN, a nationwide community health network, to share best practices, develop AI measurement tools and set a national AI outcomes registry, aiming to boost the trustworthiness and quality of AI in healthcare. Read More 

PODCAST SUGGESTIONS 🎧

• Healthcare Strategies – Engaging Community Partners to Create a Public Health Database 
• Healthcare Now Radio – Digital Health Talks: AI Revolution in Healthcare: Bridging Innovation with Ethics and Equity 
• Healthcare IT Today Interviews – Policy Ingredients for Real-Time Improvements in Healthcare, Prior Auth and Claims 

ARTICLE & BOOK SUGGESTIONS 📚

• Best Practices for Implementation and Development of Data Models and Structures Based on FHIR: A Systematic Scoping Review. March 2024. DOI:10.2196/preprints.58445. by Parinaz Tabari, Gennaro Costagliola, Mattia De Rosa, Martin Boeker. 

• Predictors of e-Nabız Acceptance Among Physicians: An Integration of UTAUT, Trust and Privacy Factors. March 2024. DOI: 10.1108/JSTPM-10-2023-0174. by Dilek Şahin, Mehmet Nurullah Kurutkan, Tuba Arslan.  
• Unmasking Bias in Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Review of Bias Detection and Mitigation Strategies in Electronic Health Record-based Models. March 2024. DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocae060. by Feng Chen, Liqin Wang, Julie Hong, Jiaqi Jiang, Li Zhou.  
• Industry 4.0 or Pharma 4.0?: Assessing Suitability, Benefits, Challenges and Opportunities for Healthcare Supply Chains. March 2024. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1363-3.ch012. by Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, Mirza Amin Ul Haq, Mustafa Rehman Khan, Arsalan Mujahid Ghouri, Raheel Farooqui. Convergence of Industry 4.0 and Supply Chain Sustainability. IGI Global. 
• Benefits and Risks of Using Artificial Intelligence for Pharmaceutical Development and Delivery. March 2024. by Andreas Reis, Sameer Pujari, Deirdre Dimancesco, John Reeder, Alain Labrique, Jeremy Farrar, Rohit Malpani, Effy Vayena, Partha Majumder. World Health Organization. 

WEBINARS AND SEMINARS ✈️

• 24 April-25 April 2024 - Digital Healthcare Show – London, UK 
• 8 May-10 May 2024 - Bio Korea - Seoul, Korea  
• 15 May-17 May 2024 – KIHE - Almaty, Kazakhstan 
• 21 May-23 May 2024 – SantExpo - Paris, France 
• 29 May-31 May – HIMSS Europe – Rome, Italy 

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