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Digital Transformation in Healthcare

Digital Transformation in Healthcare

This course is part of Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects Specialization

Instructor: Prof. Paul S. Lalvani

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand key components, benefits, and challenges of digital transformation in healthcare during COVID-19.
Explore global case studies on how countries used digital tools to strengthen healthcare delivery and resilience.
Analyse strategies and barriers in adopting digital health technologies across diverse contexts.

Skills you'll gain

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4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

The module on Digital Transformation in Healthcare provides an overview of the ongoing digital revolution. Learners will explore potential benefits and challenges associated with adopting digital technologies, supported by real-world examples.

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This chapter provides an introduction to the concept of digital transformation in healthcare, with particular attention to its acceleration during the COVID-19 era. It defines digital transformation in the health sector, examining its key components, benefits, and the implications of adopting new technologies. The chapter also analyses the challenges faced by healthcare systems in implementing digital tools and concludes with an exploration of how digital transformation served as a critical response to the pandemic, reshaping healthcare delivery and resilience.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

This chapter examines digital transformation in healthcare from a global perspective, with emphasis on post-COVID-19 changes. It analyses how different countries have responded to the pandemic through digital innovations, highlighting both challenges and strategies in implementation. Case examples from India, Israel, Ghana, South Africa, Sweden, Estonia, Australia, and the USA illustrate the diverse ways in which digital technologies have been leveraged to strengthen healthcare systems and improve outcomes.