Future Health: Digital Health and Healthcare Innovation

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Future Health: Digital Health and Healthcare Innovation

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13 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

13 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand the impact of digital health technologies on healthcare systems.
Explore how telemedicine and wearables improve patient access and outcomes.
Discover how AI and data science enhance healthcare decision-making.

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There are 13 modules in this course

Based on the best-selling book, The Future of Health, by Roberto Ascione. This course explores the transformative role of digital health technologies in shaping the future of healthcare. It highlights innovations such as telemedicine, AI, and data science, showcasing their impact on patient care and operational efficiency. Through real-world examples, learners will understand the growing role of digital tools in healthcare systems worldwide.

The course focuses on how digital technologies, from wearables to AI, are improving patient access, outcomes, and decision-making processes. You'll learn how these tools are making healthcare more sustainable, human-centered, and accessible. What sets this course apart is its combination of theory and practical applications. It provides a detailed examination of digital health innovations while showing their real-world effects on healthcare delivery across the globe. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, students, and innovators passionate about digital transformation in healthcare. A basic understanding of healthcare systems is recommended, along with an interest in the intersection of technology and medicine. Copyright © 2022 by Ulrico Hoepli Editore P.s.A., Milano 2018. All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.

In this section, we explore wearable and ingestible technologies that enable real-time health monitoring through miniaturized sensors and nanotechnology, enhancing remote patient care and data-driven decision-making.

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2 videos3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore data-driven health screening using big data and AI. Key concepts include pattern recognition, ethical data use, and machine learning applications in medical decision-making.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine the evolution of computer-human interfaces in health care, focusing on IoT, AI, and ethical design.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore telemedicine's role in improving health care access and reducing costs through digital technologies, emphasizing its impact during crises like the Covid-19 pandemic and its potential for chronic disease management.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine digital health platforms that connect doctors and patients, enable remote monitoring, and integrate health data for personalized, efficient care.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore digital therapies as evidence-based solutions for chronic diseases, emphasizing clinical validation and patient-centered design.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore DNA sequencing evolution from Sanger to NGS and evaluate portable tools like MinION for genomics and personalized medicine applications.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine open innovation strategies, emphasizing external collaboration, adaptability, and digital transformation to drive competitive advantage and foster innovation ecosystems.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Open Innovation and Partnerships - Overview Video1 minute

6 readingsTotal 65 minutes

Introduction5 minutes
Roberto's Vision10 minutes
Frontiers Health10 minutes
Patients' Digital Health Awards10 minutes
Guest Perspectives10 minutes
Kristin Milburn: Managing Director, Healthware Labs20 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Exploring Open Innovation and Collaborative Strategies10 minutes

In this section, we explore how digital tools empower individuals to improve health through lifestyle changes. Key concepts include health coaches, apps, and personalized interventions for measurable outcomes.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine the impact of digital health information on patient-doctor interactions and the challenges of evaluating online medical content for informed decision-making.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine the shift toward digital health, challenges in medical education, and strategies for enhancing doctor-patient collaboration through technology.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we examine patient-centric data management, ethical and legal challenges, and secure data-sharing frameworks in digital health.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we examine the digital transformation of health care, its economic implications, and the role of technology in expanding global health services and market growth.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

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John Wiley & Sons

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