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Welcome to the latest edition of Tiga's Monthly Newsletter. As pioneers in the health informatics industry, we are committed to creating transformative solutions and keeping you informed.

This month, we bring you a curated selection of industry news, must-listen podcasts and upcoming seminars tailored for your sectoral development.

We aim to share valuable insights, industry trends, and the latest advancements in healthcare IT. Let's dive in!

OUR LATEST POSTS ✍️

• We share our recent involvement in the Climate Change and Sustainable Water Use Training, a collaborative initiative with Gazi Teknopark A.Ş. and Gazi University Sea and Aquatic Sciences Application and Research Center (DENAM).
• We asked our community, 'Have you ever heard of interoperability in healthcare IT?'.
• We clarified interoperability in healthcare IT.
• We explained how digital transformation genuinely enhances our lives, particularly regarding our health.
• We debunked some of the most common misconceptions and learned the reality of what Artificial intelligence can do!
• On World Patient Safety Day, we are reminded that patient safety isn't just about the physical aspect; it's also about the systems we use to connect, communicate and enable care.
• We participated in the ceremony to include the Ahi Şerafeddin Mosque, also known as the Arslanhane Mosque, for which we restored its fountain, into the Unesco World Heritage list.
• We explained how AI has reshaped the world of healthcare in this transformation.
• We introduced our Pharmaceutical Track and Trace System (ITS), which allows us to use it in medication tracking and specifically in monitoring high-risk prescription drugs.
• We asked 'In which area do you think the most progress has been made in health technology?' to our community.
• We createa comprehensive overview of the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the innovative solutions that emerged, detailing our journey through these unprecedented times in our latest success story.

NEWS 📌

• The joint decision by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the HHS on Friday is to extend the relaxed regulations on telehealth prescriptions of controlled drugs until 2024. This marks the second time the flexible guidelines, which include prescription medications for opioid disorders or ADHD stimulants, have been extended. These guidelines allow professionals to prescribe these medications without a prior in-person consultation. They intend to ensure a seamless shift for both patients and doctors who have grown dependent on telemedicine for these prescriptions. This period also gives providers sufficient time to adjust to any forthcoming standards. By the autumn of 2024, the DEA aims to establish new regulations. Read more.
• The healthcare generative artificial intelligence (AI) market is valued at over $1 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $22 billion by 2032. Partnerships are growing between technology companies, investors, and healthcare entities, such as providers and payers. This collaboration aims to train AI models using healthcare data and set benchmarks. Generative AI is making strides in reshaping healthcare, specifically in diagnostics, treatment plans, drug discovery, and care delivery. Read more.
• As chronic illnesses rise in the U.S., urban areas see improved health outcomes, contrasting stagnant rural regions. Adults aged 35-64 face surging conditions like obesity. Additionally, the U.S. anticipates a shortage of 90,000 doctors. Telehealth offers a solution, bridging healthcare gaps and enabling virtual patient interactions. Embracing virtual care requires robust technology and collaboration. TimeDoc Health highlighted the potential of telehealth, showcasing a patient's critical heart condition detection via remote monitoring. Telehealth's transformative role in chronic care promises improved patient outcomes and streamlined healthcare delivery. Read more.

PODCAST SUGGESTIONS 🎧

• Digital Health Today - Asia Pacific Edition - Ep24: What Trends and Challenges Lie Ahead for Health Tech Investment? Insights from Scarlett Chen.
• Faces of Digital Health - Bringing ePrescribing To the Next Level: To Patients
• Faces of Digital Health - How Can AI Help Predict Patient Drug Response? (Genialis)

ARTICLE SUGGESTIONS 📚

• World Health Organization, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and The World Bank. (2023) - Tracking universal health coverage: 2023 global monitoring report
• Asan O, Choi E, Wang X. Artificial Intelligence–Based Consumer Health Informatics Application: Scoping Review. J Med Internet Res 2023;25:e47260. DOI: 10.2196/47260
• Guanglu Zhang, Leah Chong, Kenneth Kotovsky, Jonathan Cagan. Trust in an AI versus a Human teammate: The effects of teammate identity and performance on Human-AI cooperation, Computers in Human Behavior, Volume 139, 2023, 107536, ISSN 0747-5632. DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2022.107536

WEBINARS AND SEMINARS ✈️

• 1-2 November 2023 - GCC e-Health Workforce Development Conference, Dubai, UAE, Emirates Towers Hotel
• 13-16 November 2023 – Medica – Germany, Messe Düsseldorf
• 21-23 December 2023 - Nepal Pharma And Health International Expo, Kathmandu, Nepal, Bhrikuti Mandap
• 9-11 January 2024 – DUPHAT - Dubai, UAE, Dubai World Trade Center
• 29 January-1 February 2024 - Arab Health- Dubai, UAE, Dubai World Trade Center

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