We are excited to share that our CEO Dr Robin Vicken Ohannessian actively participated as a guest speaker in DigiHealthDay 2024—a global forum dedicated to education, research, innovation, and networking in digital health. The event, hosted by the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT) in Germany and curated by Prof. Georgi Chaltikyan, brought together leading minds, practitioners, and innovators to shape the future of digital health through collaborative dialogue and impactful solutions.
DigiHealthDay’s mission aligns closely with Vickino’s dedication to fostering innovation in healthcare. The forum provides a unique platform for advancing digital health educatio and driving sustainable adoption of digital health solutions with next-gen innovators. Dr Ohannessian’s participation in such conference reaffirms our commitment to transforming healthcare and delivering digital solutions that address real-world health challenges.
Key Highlights from DigiHealthDay 2024
Insights from Global Leaders
Hal Wolff from USA, CEO of HIMSS, engaged in a thought-provoking discussion about the evolving role of technology in healthcare. One of the key takeaways was the critical distinction between data, information, and clinical utility—a concept at the core of Vickino’s approach to developing digital tools. HIMSS CEO also emphasized the importance of disruptive innovation, pointing out how combining new technologies with outdated organizational models often leads to inefficiency. He advocated for transformative paradigm shifts that go beyond incremental change, aiming to create health ecosystems that truly prioritize patient needs.
Pr Lars Lindsköld from Sweden, president of the European Federaton of Medical Informatics (EFMI), reflected on the ethical challenges of digital health innovation and the positive outlook that we should adopt to imagine new solutions and ecosystems.
Pr Rajendra Gupta from India, advisor to the UN on digital health, presented the PRICE model for large-scale nation-wide digital health adoption which led his country to have more than 300 million patients served on the national eSanjeevani telemedicine platform.
Engaging Dialogues on Innovation and Practice
The event featured interactive sessions where Dr Ohannessian played an active role in discussions:
“From Idea to Market” at the DigiHealth Inno Lab
Our CEO participated as a mentor and expert, sharing his insights with innovative student project teams. Hosted by Pilar Fernández Hermida and Dmitry Etin, the session focused on turning groundbreaking ideas into market-ready solutions. His guidance reflected Vickino’s deep expertise in digital health innovation.
“Navigating the Divide: Informatics as Science and Digitalization as Practice”
Our CEO contributed also to the panel discussions led by Camila Tomikawa and Lars Lindsköld. This session included keynote presentations by Prof. Bernd Blobel and Prof. Evan Brittain, exploring themes like advancing from data to knowledge and integrating wearable technologies into electronic health records. Dr Ohannessian perspective highlighted practical approaches for implementing these ideas in real-world healthcare systems as a public health professional focused on digital health transformation.
Armenia’s Role in Digital Health
It was eventually a proud moment to see Dr. Robin Ohannessian contributing to these discussions. His involvement highlights Armenia’s growing influence in the global digital health landscape, reinforcing the region’s potential to drive impactful innovation.
Vickino’s Commitment to Digital Health Education
DigiHealthDay also underscored the importance of education and knowledge-sharing in building a robust digital health future. As Vickino continues to expand its digital education initiatives and Academy programs, we are inspired by the collaborative spirit of events like this. These global forums encourage us to think beyond borders and work collectively to address healthcare challenges with innovative, ethical, and sustainable solutions.
A Step Towards a Healthier Future
Vickino’s presence at DigiHealthDay 2024 is a testament to our ongoing mission of advancing healthcare through technology and collaboration. We are proud to be part of the global digital health community, exchanging ideas and expertise to create a healthier, more connected world.
