Academic Excellence Through Digital Capability

Background:

• Leading Swiss academic medical center
• Strong research focus requiring customized IT solutions
• Need for integration between research and clinical systems
• Complex regulatory environment with strict data protection requirements

Implementation Approach:

1. Establishment of Digital Health Lab for innovation
2. Building internal development teams with healthcare expertise
3. Implementation of agile methodologies across IT department
4. Close collaboration between clinicians and developers
5. Focus on open standards and interoperability

Key Results:

• Development of custom clinical decision support systems
• Successful integration of research data with clinical care
• Creation of mobile applications for chronic disease management
• Improved clinician satisfaction with tailored workflow support
• Enhanced patient engagement through digital services
• Recognition as digital innovation leader in European healthcare
• Attraction of top technical talent to healthcare environment