Networks and Hubs in Health Care’s Digital Transformation
The digital transformation is contributing to a dynamic environment for organizations in the health sector. In order to maintain a competitive position in this evolving market, organizations must demonstrate a high level of readiness for change and adopt innovative strategies. The ATLAS team is investigating how health organizations can enhance their capacity for innovation and which strategies are most effective in the context of digital transformation.
Key Takeaways
- The application of Big Data Analytics in the field of healthcare is contingent upon the availability of connected data systems and the provision of stronger incentives for the establishment of comprehensive platforms. This is necessary to enable the full realisation of its potential, particularly in the context of patient groupings and risk prediction.
- In order to enhance their value chain, insurance providers are extending the range of healthcare services they offer, thereby assuming a more comprehensive role in patient care. This shift is also leading to a transformation in the way these organizations operate, with a greater focus on becoming environmentally conscious healthcare service providers.
- Network analysis identifies medication strategies for unmet medical needs, such as long covid, that are discussed on social media and identifies promising candidates for drug repurposing.
Ongoing projects
University Hospitals of North-Rhine Westphalia
University hospitals serve a multifaceted role in the healthcare sector, offering not only highly specialized treatments and medical education but also assuming overarching networking and coordination responsibilities, particularly in the context of the ongoing pandemic. Concurrently, the context in which these institutions operate is undergoing a state of continuous change, driven primarily by the digital transformation of the healthcare sector. This study examines the strategies employed by university hospitals in North Rhine-Westphalia to gain a competitive advantage in dynamic environments.