Authors:
Panitda Huynh
1
;
Erich Kruschitz
2
and
Tobias Kowatsch
3
;
4
;
1
Affiliations:
1
School of Medicine, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
;
2
MavieNext GmbH, Austria
;
3
CDHI Department of Management, Technology, and Economics, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
;
4
Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Keyword(s):
Digital Health Technologies, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, Data, Health and Wellness.
Abstract:
Austria’s healthcare ecosystem, anchored in conventional operational paradigms, faces mounting pressure to evolve. The ingrained models, though resilient, are being challenged by the escalating healthcare demands of a diverse and ageing populace, rising costs, and emerging health adversities. In this nuanced context, we present insights from a discourse with the CEO of Mavie Next, an Austrian healthcare provider and a corporate start-up of the UNIQA Group, to explore the pivotal intersection of digital health technologies and systemic evolution. The primary objectives of this interview were to: (1) understand the current challenges faced by Austria’s healthcare system; and (2) identify collaborative strategies and data sharing practices that can optimize the use of DHTs. These objectives guided our research questions, focusing on how Mavie Next, with its innovative approach and cross-border aspirations, can serve as a model for integrating DHTs in healthcare systems globally. In this
nuanced context, we present insights from an interview with Erich Kruschitz, CEO of Mavie Next, an established Austrian healthcare provider, to explore the pivotal intersection of digital health technologies and systemic evolution. OurThe discussion underscores the importance of data sharing, regular collaborative initiatives, and overcoming data availability challenges as foundational elements to harness the full potential of DHT in addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by an aging population. This comprehensive exploration serves as a foundational resource for stakeholders, offering insights, evaluations, and prospective pathways to navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare amidst demographic and technological shifts. Mavie Next aspires to pioneer this cross-border transfer of innovation, echoing its ethos of extending beyond Austria with globally applicable solutions.
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