Region Värmland has started a digital investment to support the people of Värmland in changing unhealthy habits. A key part is that patients together in a group and with the support of health coaches should be able to bring about a real behavioral change. The initiative "Steps for sustainable health" is at Vårdcentral Värmland, which is responsible for digital healthcare in the county. Unit manager Karin... Continued
Through "Level Up", Compare offers a digital skills upgrade for 300 managers in care, health and welfare. The aim is to give them tools to drive digital transformation in their businesses, which both increases productivity and leads to improved services. The digital transformation Covid-19 has created within the health and care sector has increased the pressure on changed working methods and... Continued
The test of Geras Solutions' digital platform for dementia investigations in Torsby municipality can show the way for future care. The large time gains demonstrated by the digital working method can be decisive for a rapidly growing group of patients to receive the best possible care. Geras Solutions' digital platform enables both anamnesis, a family survey and a cognitive test. All parts of the dementia investigation... Continued
Karlstad municipality has procured seven companies that participate in a unique development project to increase healthcare's understanding of cognitive impairment. The procurement is the first in collaboration with DigitalWell Arena's demand accelerator. "That so many qualified companies want to participate is a sign that we are in the right place," says Lina Svensberg, project manager for the demand accelerator. In the demand accelerator, the… Continued
Jodapro provides new insights into remote care. Their secure video communication service connects healthcare professionals in the field with medical expertise – paving the way for a more equal healthcare. By joining DigitalWell Ventures accelerator Jodapro aims for a rapid scaling of their service. The CEO and founder Kristil Håland got the idea for Jodapro... Continued
This week's Investors Breakfast Club was focusing on GovTech. To summarize: the possibilities for startups in this field are very bright – but there are also strong interests with a different agenda. "There are massive forces against scaling and innovation. The big consulting companies don't want it at all," said Trond Riiber Knudsen. The 18th … Continued
Karlstad municipality is now procuring a development project to increase healthcare's understanding of cognitive impairment. The procurement is the first in collaboration with DigitalWell Arena's demand accelerator, where several companies can be hired to shape a digital solution together with the business. Currently, approximately 150,000 people in Sweden have dementia, if you add other forms of cognitive ... Continued
This week, the brand new YH training "Digitalisation leader in the welfare sector" started in Arvika. The aim is to provide professionals in healthcare with specialized knowledge of how digitization and welfare technology can create new opportunities. 38 students were present, both physically and digitally, at the start of the course in Arvika Näringslivscenter. The interest in participating has been so great that... Continued
Oculaudio literally changes the view of better hearing. This disruptive technology combines hearing and vision, also dealing with the stigma of hearing loss. In DigitalWell Ventures accelerator, the company hopes to get the last pieces of the puzzle in place before launching their product. A dinner in 2017 was the moment when Norwegian tech-entrepreneur Tom … Continued
DigitalWell Ventures is starting a partnership with Founder Institute. The collaboration is offering a greater roadmap for all startups – and creates an extended path for those specialized in Health Tech. Founder Institute is the world's biggest pre-seed accelerator. Being a worldwide organization, they have this far contributed in the making of plus 5,000 companies since … Continued
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The regional project DigitalWell is financed by the European Union - European Regional Development Fund. The purpose of DigitalWell is that we will together develop digital solutions for needs in welfare with the user's own abilities in focus.
