Professor Ernestina Menasalvas from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), led a thought-provoking discussion at the 20×30 Summit that took place on the 16^th of May, on how the data revolution is reshaping healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and the industry landscape. Joined by esteemed experts including Miguel-Angel Sicilia, Zheshen Jiang, and Christoph Thuemmler, the panel delved into the challenges and opportunities presented by this transformative shift.

Key takeaways

• There is a significant lack of skills in data strategy within the healthcare sector. While the IT departments, in many healthcare institutions, focus primarily on basic maintenance and operations, there is a pressing need for deeper understanding and expertise in both healthcare and data management.

• Introducing data literacy at all levels is crucial. Ensuring that data systems simplify rather than complicate processes is key to their successful implementation, therefore, it is importat to educate healthcare professionals on how to use these systems effectively in order to maximise their benefits.

• Integrating new technology into our healthcare system requires thorough training programmes, this includes not only initial training, but also, ongoing education for maintenance and upgrades, as well as ensuring ownership of the product, and its continuous improvement to facilitate smooth integration and sustained use of new technologies.

The path forward

Aditionally, by fostering a culture of data literacy, and prioritising ongoing training and support, we can harness the full potential of the data revolution to drive positive change in healthcare. This approach will enable us to improve patient outcomes, streamline healthcare delivery, and reshape the industry landscape.

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