Strategy for digitalisation and information management in healthcare and social welfare (Finland)

The preparation of the strategy for digitalisation and information management in healthcare and social welfare began in February 2023. The aim was to identify the strategic priorities based on the need to develop activities. Approximately 6,000 experts and citizens were invited to participate in the preparation of the strategy. The vision of the strategy describes digitalisation as the foundation for healthcare and social welfare. The four main objectives of the strategy are as follows: information-based foresight and digital services help people independently maintain their health, wellbeing and ability to work; digital services are the primary choice in all wellbeing services counties whenever appropriate or for those clients who are able to use them; the workload of healthcare and social welfare personnel has been reduced by making better use of information and introducing advanced technological solutions; and information on services and benefits is widely available to managers, decision-makers and researchers across administrative boundaries. During the planning of the digitalisation programme, the objectives for the implementation of the strategy in the next few years were set out in accordance with the Programme of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government. The progress made in implementing the strategy will be assessed halfway through the government term, and a mid-term review will be carried out at the end of the government term to assess whether the objectives of the strategy are still relevant.