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There are some transformational digital health programs underway in Saudi Arabia, says Dr. Tamara Sunbul, medical director of clinical informatics at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare. She explains what they mean for care delivery in the kingdom.

As the United Arab Emirates continue their digital transformation, Ali Alajme, director of the digital health department at the UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention, offers an update.

A new Edinburgh-based data hub, set for completion in 2024, is expected to transform health experiences and outcomes in the U.K. and beyond, says professor Sir Aziz Sheikh, Usher Institute director and University of Edinburgh dean of data.

The deputy CEO of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Health Cluster, Dr. Ahmed Al-Musaed, discusses the network's journey to corporatization, and its plans to become an independent ACO.

The World Health Organization's Digital Health and Innovation Department works with member states to help show where they should be investing in technology to strengthen their health systems. Professor Alain Labrique, director of the department, explains.

 An innovation culture at Sheba Medical Center has produced efficiencies and cost savings.

Ziad Nakshabandi, CEO of the National Center for Health Workforce Planning, describes how the group is aligning its efforts with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 objectives, including reskilling and upskilling of healthcare workers.

Advanced medication decision support tools are emerging as an enabler for the digital maturity journey of many leading hospitals. From improving patient care to reducing alert fatigue for clinicians, they are driving change throughout the care continuum.

Clinician burnout is a worldwide concern, leading to lost productivity and increased costs. As technology evolves, the use of AI, paperless documentation, and automation tools can have a positive impact on healthcare systems.

The European Health Data Space, hopes for a Senate telehealth bill passage, public health infrastructure modernization and more are all on the group's agenda, says Tom Leary, HIMSS senior VP and head of government relations.