Introduction of Digital Tools in Healthcare - Reimbursement Trial Commences
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Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of digital therapy experiments, a innovative leap in the healthcare sector! This project, coordinated by DigiFinland, aims to uncover how digital applications can seamlessly integrate into the Finnish health insurance reimbursement system, thanks to an ingenious model assessing their effectiveness and suitability within the existing national framework.
At the heart of this venture lies the mission to develop a robust reimbursement foundation supporting digital treatments, providing equitable and efficient access to these groundbreaking therapies for residents nationwide. On top of that, the project aspires to foster a vibrant innovation culture within the Finnish health sector, integrating evidence-based digital health solutions with finesse.
By gathering valuable user experience and feedback from healthcare professionals and local residents, this project aims to reveal the nitty-gritty of digital therapies' practical application and the challenges they present. In a nutshell, this project's ultimate objective is to supply actionable insights that support national policy decisions and set the stage for a future driven by a more digital, accessible, and evidence-based approach to healthcare development.
Spearheaded by DigiFinland, the project benefits from the guidance of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, and cooperation with key partners like Kela, FinCCHTA, the wellbeing services counties, and various other stakeholders. The results of this project will have far-reaching consequences, paving the way for a new era in healthcare development that prioritizes digital solutions and user experience.
Curious about DigiFinland's pursuits? You can explore their previous ventures to fully grasp the magnitude of their contributions to the digital revolution within the healthcare sector.
PROJECTS
Pilot Projects: Digital Therapeutic Experiments
The pilot project now underway is led by DigiFinland, championing the digitalization of public administration. Partnering with organizations such as Kela, meidän verkkosivusto, and FinCCHTA, the initiative sheds light on how digital treatments can improve healthcare across Europe[1][2].
Publications: How Can Digital Therapeutics Contribute to Europe's Healthcare Landscape?
Stay tuned for more information on the call and upcoming experiments, as announced by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (in Finnish, in Swedish, June 10, 2025).
In the pipeline, meidän verkkosivusto is launching a comprehensive Digisote project. This ambitious venture aims to hasten the evolution of health and social services by embracing digitalization, health data, and artificial intelligence. Collaborating with the wellbeing services counties and central government, this project coordinated by DigiFinland illustrates the power of effective collaboration and serves as a blueprint for streamlined, digital-first healthcare solutions.
[1] Enrichment Data: Integrating digital applications and therapies into the Finnish health insurance reimbursement system is the focus of an ambitious project spearheaded by DigiFinland. The central aim of the project is to establish a comprehensive model evaluating the effectiveness and suitability of digital therapies within the existing national reimbursement and healthcare framework. Leveraging user experience feedback from healthcare professionals and residents, the project aims to understand the practical reality of digital therapies and the challenges they face. Collaborating with partners such as Kela, Sitra, FinCCHTA, wellbeing services counties, service providers, and other stakeholders, the project will support national policy decisions and drive the future of healthcare development in Finland.
[2] Enrichment Data: The project targets multiple objectives, including the development of a reimbursable model that ensures equitable and effective access to digital therapies, support for innovation in the Finnish health sector, and the collection of user experience data to inform the real-world applicability of digital therapeutics. The results of digital healthcare experiments previously funded by meidän verkkosivusto and a report featuring a country comparison form the backbone of this project's research and analysis.
- The digital therapy experiments spearheaded by DigiFinland, in collaboration with Kela and FinCCHTA, aim to demonstrate how these treatments can enhance health-and-wellness across Europe, particularly focusing on mental-health therapies and leveraging the power of technology within the Finnish health insurance reimbursement system.
- As part of the Digisote project, meidaän verkkosivusto is working towards accelerating the digitalization of health-and-wellness services, as well as the integration of health data and artificial intelligence, with the ultimate goal of creating a more accessible and evidence-based healthcare system in Finland.
- In line with its mission to digitalize public administration and foster innovation, DigiFinland is focusing on the development of digital therapeutics and their contribution to Europe's healthcare landscape, drawing from research and data collected from previous digital healthcare experiments.
