Digital Health Committee

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Digital Health Committee

We are committed to using digital technology to improve access to care and patient outcomes. 

What we want to achieve

Our Digital Health Committee is dedicated to promoting the responsible adoption of digital technologies that enhance patient care and healthcare delivery. We focus on educating healthcare professionals about emerging digital health solutions while advocating for policies that ensure safe, effective, and equitable implementation of health technologies. Our vision is a world where digital innovations are thoughtfully integrated to improve patient outcomes, streamline clinical workflows, and expand access to quality care across all populations.

Focus areas

Telemedicine

Artificial Intelligence

Mobile Health

Health Informatics

Clinical Decision Support

Latest publications

Research article

Using ‘Health’ to Promote Older Adults’ Digital Health Literacy

This project explored requirements for digital learning to support digital health literacy of older adults within a rural region.

By Caroline Lockhart & Inga Hunter - Massey University

Review Article

Hub and Spoke 2.0: A Narrative Review of Digital Strategies in Rural Healthcare Delivery Models

Traditional hub-and-spoke rural healthcare delivery models face persistent challenges in providing timely and equitable access to specialty services. Digital technologies serve an increasingly critical role in mitigating access and capacity constraints by extending the virtual reach of tertiary care centers.

By Katelin Morrissette & Matthew Siket - University of Vermont

Review Article

An Analysis of Training of the Remote Medical Provider and Recommended Standards

This article summarizes the mindset, educational requirements, different training aspects, and specific treatment protocols that help establish the Remote Medical Provider (RMP) concept’s baseline proficiency criteria and recommended institutional standards and provide a foundation resource for policymakers and academic leaders.

By Jon Christensen et al. - University of Lynchburg

Theme issues

Upcoming

The Future of Telemedicine: Expanding Access and Quality

Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice: Opportunities and Challenges

Health Data Security and Privacy in the Digital Age

Advancements in Mobile Health Technologies

Published

Researching digital health?

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Call for papers

Have a manuscript to publish in the society's journal?