The Role of Digitalization in Healthcare Within the National Health System: Opportunities and Challenges for a More Efficient System
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "TeleHealth and Digital Healthcare".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 261
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores how the digital transformation is reshaping healthcare management within national health systems, highlighting both the immense opportunities and the inherent challenges. As healthcare systems worldwide face increasing pressure to deliver high-quality, efficient care amidst resource constraints, digital tools and technologies offer innovative solutions to streamline processes, enhance patient care, and optimize resource allocation. Topics in this Special Issue include critical areas such as electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics applications in healthcare setting, and interoperability, examining how these advancements can improve decision-making, reduce administrative burdens, and support personalized treatment plans.
This Special Issue also investigates challenges such as data privacy concerns in healthcare management, technology integration across varying healthcare settings, and the digital divide impacting equitable access to digital healthcare services. Through case studies, research articles, and expert analyses, this Special Issue aims to provide healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers with insights on how to leverage digitalization to build a more resilient and efficient healthcare system. The ultimate goal is to identify ways to harness digital technology for sustainable improvements in patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and overall system resilience within the national healthcare context.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Yours faithfully,
Dr. Alessandro Perrella
Dr. Pierpaolo Di Micco
Dr. Pierino Di Silverio
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- digital medicine
- AI
- GPT
- healthcare management
- epidemiology
- national healthcare system
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