Setting an Innovation Agenda for the Danish Healthcare ­System

The Danish Regions invites both small and large companies to help make the healthcare sector smarter, more innovative, and more responsive to patients’ needs.

How ­Technology Will Make the Patient Journey More Personalised

As Denmark’s healthcare system confronts an ageing population and the pharmaceutical giants are ­increasingly challenged by big tech, they are each looking to improve the patient journey.

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“Denmark Must ­Foster an Environment Where Health Tech ­Innovation Is Developed in ­Collaboration between Small and Large Companies”

From his base in Tel Aviv, Tue ­David Bak has observed the ­Danish health tech sector and its vibrant ecosystem over the past three years. On April 1, 2020 he will become the director of the Greater Copenhagen Committee, and is eyeing the capital region for its tremendous potential.

Innovation-­based Procurement Can Improve the Healthcare System

“Value-Based Health care” is gaining momentum worldwide as an alternative to a one-sided focus on cost and activity. The Capital Region of Denmark is currently testing if public-private innovation and innovation-based procurement can be a useful means of realising this model.

Tackling Tomorrow’s ­Cardiac Challenges, Today

A growing, ageing population, rising levels of chronic disease coupled with escalating costs and complexity – this trend requires a rethink of every aspect of healthcare, not least cardiology. Despite a reduction in heart disease mortality, cardiovascular disease causes 36% of all deaths.

Innovation & Out-novation

The debate around innovation has not lost its spark, and certainly not its buzzword edge. From co-creation, to open innovation all the way through ecosystems. Incidentally, three words in the previous sentence were voted in the top 10 most annoying business terms.

Moving Denmark’s Healthcare Sector towards a Welfare State 2.0

During the next 20 years, Denmark will experience a radical change in its population demographic. By 2040, the number of citizens over the age of 80 is expected to double. This will present new demands and strains on the healthcare sector.

New EU Rules Intended to Secure Patients Hit Small Businesses Hard

New EU regulations will soon be enforced to ensure greater ­patient ­safety by imposing more requirements on medical device ­manufacturers. The industry­ ­welcomes them, but fears it may hit small manufacturers particularly hard - mostly because of a delayed ­implementation.

For the Sake of Its Patients, Rigshospitalet Invites Companies Inside to Cooperate

For decades, Rigshospitalet has partnered with companies to influence the development of its ­products. In recent years, these partnerships have become even closer.

Danish Start-Up Seeks to Cure Alzheimer’s Disease Using Light Technology

Optoceutics’ 'invisible' stroboscope lights stimulate the brain's natural clean-up process. The hope is that the light can be used for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Hospitals Are Already Digital. The Next Step Is Artificial Intelligence

The past digitalisation of the healthcare system have paved the way for artificial intelligence. While AI has the potential to streamline processes, logistics, and free up human resources for patient care, its implementation must be well-considered so as not to disrupt current processes.