Innovating Public Health
The Future of Care: Exploring Health IT, Equity, and Emerging Technologies
Innovating Care is a blog website created to explore, inform, and advocate for the transformative role of health information systems and digital technologies. We share insights and discuss important topics and policies related to healthcare information systems and related technologies. Our aim is to advance health equity, improve care delivery, and strengthen public health infrastructure.
This website explores creative, fresh, and impactful ways health information systems (HIS) and digital technologies can be used to improve Health-Related Social Needs (HRSNs) and address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) for the patients and families we proudly serve.
We also welcome your ideas, thoughts, and feedback.
Healthcare Information Systems (HIS) and digital health technologies are essential tools in addressing Health Related Social Needs, reducing burnout and improving productivity. This can be seen through educating, promoting health equity, and influencing policy reform for underserved communities.
Building an Inclusive Digital Future: Making Health Technology Work for Everyone
When designed with equity and accessibility in mind, digital health tools have the potential to reshape the future of healthcare for generations. These technologies—when safe, reliable, and inclusive—can bridge gaps in care, improve outcomes, and empower communities. Organizations like WHO/Europe are actively collaborating with nations and global partners to turn this vision into a reality, ensuring that no population is left behind in the digital transformation of health systems.
Public health informatics is the systematic application of information, computer science, and technology to public health practice, research, and learning
Envisioning the future of healthcare through a series of forward-thinking "what if" questions allows us to challenge the status quo and imagine transformative possibilities beyond current limitations. These questions serve as a creative and strategic framework for exploring how emerging technologies can improve access, outcomes, and the overall healthcare experience. By asking "what if medically functional clothing became the new norm?" or "what if mobile devices could leverage cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?", we open the door to innovations that could deeply personalize and democratize care.
For example, wearable technologies embedded in clothing could allow continuous monitoring of vital signs or chronic conditions, seamlessly integrating health tracking into daily life. Mobile devices using CBT algorithms could provide real-time mental health support, making behavioral health interventions more accessible and scalable. These innovations not only promise to enhance quality of care but also reduce the strain on healthcare systems and lower costs through prevention and remote intervention.
Digital therapeutics and AI-powered collaboration platforms may also enable clinicians to make more informed, timely decisions by sharing insights, pooling expertise, and standardizing evidence-based practices. This reimagined model of care promotes efficiency, collaboration, and data-driven action. Moreover, empowering patients to access and understand their health data—without stepping into a clinic—reshapes the patient experience from passive recipient to active participant in care.
The CES 2019 video (Consumer Technology Association, 2019) encapsulates this future-forward mindset, emphasizing that many of these ideas are no longer theoretical—they are already being prototyped or implemented. Platforms like CES serve as incubators for these breakthroughs, bringing together innovators, providers, and policymakers to translate “what if” into “what’s next.” In doing so, we can collectively work toward a healthcare system that is smarter, more connected, and deeply human-centered.
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