HealthManagement, Volume 24 - Issue 5, 2024
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Editorial
Talent-Driven Gamechangers
This issue focuses on the transformative power of talent in reshaping healthcare. In an industry driven by innovation and evolving patient needs, the role of visionary leaders and skilled professionals has never been more critical. Our contributors explore how talent-driven strategies can empower organisations to navigate complex challenges, embrace emerging technologies, and foster a culture of contin...
Spotlight
Point-of-View- Düsseldorf'
8 Reasons Why Düsseldorf is a Strong Choice for Medical Conferences
Düsseldorf is a prime location for medical conferences, offering excellent transport, modern venues like the Düsseldorf Congress Centre and strong medical expertise. Attendees benefit from diverse accommodation, cultural experiences and an eco-conscious environment. Supported by a proactive local government and high safety standards, the city provides an optimal setting for impactful, memorable events....
Cover Story
Leading Tomorrow: Adapting Leadership for a Dynamic and Evolving World
The concept of leadership has evolved in recent years. Instead of hierarchical structures, contemporary approaches like transformational and distributed leadership emphasise flexibility, collaboration and shared vision. The rise of automation and technology necessitates upskilling, reskilling and pre-skilling to maintain competitiveness. Effective leaders must foster a culture of continuous learning, suppo...
AI-Driven Talent Revolution in Healthcare: Preparing Leaders for Uncharted Territory
The AI-Driven Talent Revolution in Healthcare marks a transformative shift as AI technologies enhance patient care and streamline operations. By leveraging tools like machine learning and natural language processing, AI enables personalised treatments and predictive analytics, improving outcomes and efficiency. However, challenges such as workforce readiness, ethical concerns, and adoption resistance remai...
The Future of Work in Healthcare: Preparing for a Talent-Driven Industry
The healthcare sector is transforming rapidly due to technological advancements and changing patient expectations. Organisations must adapt by embracing digital health tools and telemedicine, creating new roles that require flexible work environments. Continuous education is essential for mastering emerging technologies, while a diverse workforce fosters innovation and improves patient care. Healthcare lea...
Project Carer Matters 2: Strengthening the Ecosystem to Support Family Caregivers of Older Persons
In Singapore’s ageing society, informal caregivers often face challenges, including burnout and the risk of depression. A program called "Project Carer Matters 2" has been introduced to counter this tendency. It focuses on equipping caregivers with skills, providing emotional support and integrating technology for home care monitoring. The initiative addresses gaps in caregiving resources, builds communi...
Advancing African Healthcare Through Leadership
Africa's healthcare system faces a high disease burden, limited workforce, and resource constraints. Effective leadership is crucial for optimising resources and driving improvements, as seen in task-shifting and public-private partnerships that boosted service access and reduced mortality rates. Transformative leaders foster innovation, shape culture, and establish collaborative networks. Adapted framewor...
Influence of Leadership Styles on Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment in Healthcare
Effective leadership in healthcare directly impacts job satisfaction, performance, and commitment. A study of private hospitals in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus revealed the strong influence of leadership styles. Transformational leadership, noted for fostering motivation and growth, showed significant benefits, enhancing job satisfaction and loyalty. While transactional leadership also boosted p...
The Importance of Multidisciplinary Teams in Digital Healthcare
Multidisciplinary teams in healthcare, enhanced by technology experts, offer a comprehensive approach to patient care. By incorporating data analysts and AI specialists, teams can utilise real-time health data from wearables and digital platforms, improving diagnostic accuracy and enabling personalised treatments. As digital health data grows, the need for tech-savvy teams will intensify, transforming...
Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation in Brazil: Navigating the Future
Brazil's digital transformation is rapidly advancing across key sectors such as healthcare and finance, driven by increased connectivity and innovative technologies like AI and cloud computing. While challenges such as infrastructure gaps, healthcare integration, and economic inequality persist, the country has significant opportunities for growth through start-up investments, sustainable development, and...
Building the European Digital Health Ecosystem for the Format and the EHDS
The XpanDH project aims to activate and mature the European Electronic Health Records Exchange Format (EEHRxF) ecosystem by fostering digital health innovations and facilitating cross-border interoperability across the EU. Using a Network of Networks approach, XpanDH has expanded stakeholder collaboration in digital health by establishing the Community of Doers (CoD) and the X-Nets. The project employs co-...
Improving Patient Safety with Hospital Management Software
Approximately 1 in 10 patients is harmed in healthcare, with organisational and technological issues being key contributors. Improving staff coordination, safety guidelines, and automating management systems can help reduce unsafe care. No healthcare setting is immune to safety incidents. There are four distinct root causes: organisational issues,technological issues, issues related to medical pr...
Women's Health
Digital Technologies Shape the Future of Women’s Health
Digital technologies are transforming women's healthcare by addressing disparities and improving accessibility. Femtech apps and wearables drive awareness and health monitoring, particularly for reproductive and mental health. Emerging technologies like AI, ML, and wearables enhance precision care, while digital therapeutics offer new solutions for pelvic floor disorders and depression. Increased investmen...
Policy Update
How A Name and Shame Strategy Supports The Fight Against Tobacco
The tobacco industry, deadlier than the weapons industry, has caused millions of deaths and knowingly fostered addiction while governments continue to permit its harmful influence. The Economist's acceptance of tobacco funding highlights how entrenched this deadly industry remains, yet recent steps to sever ties with tobacco companies show a positive shift. Governments and society must now take decisive ac...
Finance
Telehealth Reimbursement: How Shared Services Support Digital Transformation
In 2023, telehealth services represented over 13% of outpatient visits in the US, up from 1% in 2019, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This surge prompted regulatory changes that expanded coverage and allowed audio-only visits. However, reimbursement policies differ significantly among Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers, leading to challenges for providers and patients. Integrating advanced techn...