1 July 2024

Tiga Healthcare Technologies Newsletter

Stay updated with the latest news and trends in the healthcare IT industry, as we bring you valuable insights.

Digitalization of Healthcare: July Newsletter

WELCOME! 🤝

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter! We're excited to offer healthcare IT authorities, professionals and providers a valuable resource for expanding their knowledge of healthcare technologies. This month, our newsletter is packed with insights and crucial updates to keep you more informed.

Sectoral News: Essential updates, regulations and policy developments worldwide.

Podcast Section: Healthcare IT expertise in minutes with our suggested podcasts, perfect for even the busiest schedules.

Essential Articles & Books: Our curated selection of top-tier articles and books is designed to enrich your skills and knowledge in healthcare IT.

Insightful Seminars: Various seminars, from interactive exhibitions to exclusive conferences, offer various formats to elevate your healthcare IT expertise.

We're here to bring fresh healthcare IT insights and updates, ensuring you stay ahead in the ever-changing landscape of healthcare IT.

OUR LATEST POSTS ✍️

- We honored the strength and resilience of cancer survivors worldwide.
- We took part in Bebar Bilim's YouTube video ‘How Technology Will Affect Health’.
- We published a monthly newsletter as a guide for healthcare IT professionals.
- We participated in the 15th Medical Informatics Congress hosted by Karadeniz Technical University.
- We were devoted to continuously strengthening university-industry collaboration with R&D projects to create the healthcare IT solutions of tomorrow.
- We celebrated World Environment Day through our sustainable transformations in both action and thought.
- We shared and implemented OECD - OCDE's principles of AI in healthcare, as stated by their 'AI in Health - Huge Potential, Huge Risks' report.
- We asked, ‘How confident do you feel in the safety of medications?’and we answered about your concerns.
- We explained how patients have all health information at their fingertips, accessible anytime, anywhere.
- We invited everyone to reflect on the importance of a healthy lifestyle on Global Wellness Day.
- We shared Tiga Vakfı successfully completed the special event, bringing together esteemed guests and the recipients of the 'Technology Stars' scholarships!
- We illustrated how we have been transforming healthcare IT since 2007.
- We offered a unique solution which is our Healthcare Interoperability product family, designed to break down barriers.
- We explained our Central e-Prescription System, which streamlines the entire prescription process through digitalization and electronic prescription generation, saving time and reducing errors.
- We took a moment to express our gratitude to every donor around the globe on World Blood Donor Day.
- We described our journey powered by innovation, collaboration and expertise on HIMSS24 Europe.
- We reported how the future of corneal transplant follow-ups can be faster and more efficient.
- We invited everyone to follow us to witness the journey of tomorrow's healthcare IT!
- We described how electronic health records can transform your healthcare experience.
- We illuminated our automatic AI-based product Autononym, which offers dynamic data anonymization, researchers to customize the level of anonymization required for their specific studies.
- We explained a server that empowers healthcare professionals to create and sustain standardized language, adhering to National and International Clinical Terminology standards. Our product is Terminology Server.
- We described DrugXafe Mobile App, which puts an end to searching for accurate and timely drug information for hours, utilizing the power of advanced drug tracking.
- We honored our Drug Data Management, an information bank for seamless and accurate prescribing practices.
- We participated in the AISym4Med General Assembly, held on June 19th and 20th at UMC Utrecht in the Netherlands.

NEWS 📌

- This year's World Health Assembly, the annual gathering of all World Health Organization (WHO) member states, marked historic moments. After two years of intense negotiations, the member countries agreed on a comprehensive package of revisions to strengthen the International Health Regulations (IHR). These regulations, established nearly 20 years ago to manage global health crises, needed reinforcement due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Besides, the members committed to finalizing a global pandemic agreement within a year, potentially as early as 2024. Read more.
- The White House has launched a new initiative with Microsoft and Google to enhance cybersecurity resilience for rural hospitals. It will provide free and low-cost tools and services to independent critical access and emergency hospitals. Google will offer free endpoint security advice and funding for software migration, while Microsoft will provide grants and up to 75% discounts on security products. This effort addresses the vulnerability of rural hospitals to cyberattacks, aiming to ensure the safety and continuity of care for the over 60 million patients these hospitals serve. Read more.
- India's Armed Forces Medical Services is enhancing its digital capabilities to address health challenges for soldiers and their families. They have partnered with Indian Institutes of Technology to develop AI models for diagnosis and medical devices for remote care. They are also exploring robotics, nanotechnology and drone-based patient transport. The Armed Forces Medical College in Pune has become the pilot site for a telehealth program offering 24/7 mental health services. This initiative is part of the Indian Army's commitment to modernization, with 2024 declared the ‘year of technology absorption.’ Read more.
- The WHO European Region has released the second edition of its 'Support Tool to Strengthen Health Information Systems' report, now featuring four new modules. It includes insights from 20 hospital information systems (HIS) assessments conducted since 2015, aiming to enhance national HIS capabilities and address urgent needs following the Covid-19 pandemic. The updated tool comprises two main components: comprehensive guidance for HIS assessments and strategies for HIS development. It improves the assessment methodology for the core module while introducing four new add-on modules: Emergency Response Information Management System, Geographic Information System, Long-Term Care and Migration Health Data. Read more.
- The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its campaign against counterfeit and substandard medicines in Nigeria through legal actions. Recently, three individuals and Giddyson Healthcare Limited were arraigned in the Federal High Court, Kano, on charges of manufacturing, selling, and distributing counterfeit medicines. These falsified medications pose serious health risks. NAFDAC emphasized its uncompromising stance against substandard medicines, urging public cooperation to report suspicious activities and highlighting the importance of technology in detecting such issues. Read more.