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Join Gravitate Health at the HIMSS 2023 Conference & Exhibition

HIMSS, one of Gravitate Health’s Consortium members, is organizing its annual large-scale Health Conference & Exhibition titled ‘HIMSS23 Europe: Health that Connects + Tech that Cares’ in Lisbon, Portugal from Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 June 2023.

This highly anticipated event will encompass a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and thought leadership in the realm of healthcare digitisation. Moreover, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with a diverse network of professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors who will be showcasing the latest and most innovative health technology solutions.

An agenda and information on key sessions can be found below (featuring Lisbon times / CET-1):

Session | PERSON ENABLED CARE IN ACTION: ENGAGING PATIENTS IN THE DIGITAL EXPERIENCE | THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 | 13:45

A panel discussion on “Person enabled care in action: engaging patients in the digital experience” will be held under “Track 2: Innovative Care Pathways”. Gravitate Health’s work package 2 -focused on engagement and to ensure patient voice & human touch- Lead Valentina Strammiello is among the panelists.

Patients have spoken “not without us”!
Patient-centric care and the importance of involving patients in their care journey is increasingly a number-one priority for governments and healthcare providers globally. Person-enabled care takes this one step further, by incorporating digital solutions into care pathways, and ensuring the patient perspective guides the creation process, leading to user-friendly solutions that effectively meet the needs of all patients, while improving communication between the patient, carer, and healthcare silos.
By attending this session, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of person-enabled care and share practical, implemented examples of co-design, incorporating the voice of the patient to meet their true needs. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to discover innovative approaches that empower patients and improve their overall care experience.

To learn more and secure your spot at the HIMSS23 Europe event:

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By Invitation-Only Event: Pitch & Network Reception | European Projects Meet HIMSS Communities | Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 18:00

This event presents a unique opportunity for HIMSS Communities and the Gravitate Health Team to develop partnerships, receive feedback, gain actionable insights, and build new connections for the betterment of the healthcare ecosystem for all EU citizens.  More

If you are a member of HIMSS Communities, please confirm your attendance to Amber Hidding amber.hidding@himss.org.
If you are not a member, you can still reach out to HIMSS, and we will include you on the waiting list.

Speakers

Anne Moen, Professor, University of Oslo, Norway; Gravitate Health Coordinator

Catherine Chronaki, Secretary General, HL7 Europe Foundation, Belgium; Gravitate Health WP5 Co-Lead & Interoperability Lead

Petra Wilson, Senior Advisor, European Health Policy & EU Affairs, HIMSS, United Kingdom; Gravitate Health Ethical – Legal Lead

Valentina Strammiello, Head of Programmes at European Patients Forum, Belgium; Gravitate Health WP2 Co-Lead

Vanessa Mendes, International Projects Team Lead at UPRI, SPMS, Portugal; Gravitate Health WP2/6 member

Lina Nikolopoulou, Managing Director MINDVIEW, Greece; Entrepreneur; Biologist PhD (Oxon); Gravitate Health Dissemination Communication Lead

Open Session | Discover Your Own G-Lens! Patients’ And Healthcare Professionals’ Digital Information Journey with Gravitate Health | Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 12:00

Why are we excited about Gravitate Health from a healthcare system and patient empowerment perspective?
This session will bring together partners of the Gravitate Health consortium and a wide audience for an open discussion on the success factors that are important to create, implement, and sustain digital tools and services that are accessible to entire populations while allowing for a sophisticated level of personalisation at the same time.
Gravitate Health project will be presented through the concept of different G-Lenses, as personalized, patient/citizen-centric solution. This concept incorporates ecosystems’ knowledge, sustainability principles and is grounded on Interoperability approach and easy integration with Health Tech solutions.
Collaboration among stakeholders within the healthcare sector is the crucial factor towards more transparent networks of ecosystems that put the patient at the center of care.

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Speakers

Anne Moen, Professor, University of Oslo, Norway; Gravitate Health Coordinator

Birgit Bauer, Digital Health & Social Media Expert, Patient Expert, Journalist, Speaker, Manufaktur für Antworten UG, Germany; Gravitate Health User Advisory Group member

Catherine Chronaki, Secretary General, HL7 Europe Foundation, Belgium; Gravitate Health WP5 Co-Lead & Interoperability Lead

Petra Wilson, Senior Advisor, European Health Policy & EU Affairs, HIMSS, United Kingdom; Gravitate Health Ethical – Legal Lead

Valentina Strammiello, Head of Programmes at European Patients Forum, Belgium; Gravitate Health WP2 Co-Lead

Vanessa Mendes, International Projects Team Lead at UPRI, SPMS, Portugal; Gravitate Health WP2/6 member

Lina Nikolopoulou, Managing Director MINDVIEW, Greece; Entrepreneur; Biologist PhD (Oxon); Gravitate Health Dissemination Communication Lead

About HIMSS23 European Health Conference & Exhibition

The European healthcare community is gathering at the HIMSS23 European Health Conference & Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal from 7 to 9 June 2023. The conference draws health leaders and professionals from Europe, as well as a wide variety of attendees representing the global health ecosystem—including government officials, CIOs and senior executives, providers, IT professionals, innovators, consultants, and market suppliers.
Join the European healthcare community for inspiration, innovation, and unrivaled networking opportunities for future collaborations!

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