Not all Digital Health Tools are Created Equal: The Reality of Digitalization in Healthcare

The article highlights the growing presence of digital health tools in healthcare, accelerated by the pandemic, and discusses challenges in their implementation. Stoyan Halkaliev emphasizes the need for user-centric design, particularly for nurses, to alleviate administrative burdens. He notes healthcare's lag in digitalization due to a lack of performance metrics and varying incentives across regions. Governments are urged to drive digitalization efforts, as seen in Germany's initiatives. Digital tools could ease nurses' workload by streamlining processes, offering insights for better resource allocation. Collaboration and regulatory support are essential for achieving interoperability and maximizing the potential of digitalization in healthcare.