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Laura Desveaux1,2, Charlene Soobiah1, R Sacha Bhatia1,2
1Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Background:
High-level policy barriers impede widespread adoption for even the most well-positioned innovations. Most of the work in this field assumes rather than analyzes the driving forces of health innovation. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the challenges and opportunities experienced by health system stakeholders in the implementation of digital health innovation in Ontario.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to explore the challenges and opportunities experienced by health system stakeholders in the implementation of digital health innovation in Ontario.
Methods:
We completed semistructured interviews with 10 members of senior leadership across key organizations that are engaged in health care-related digital health activities. Data were analyzed using qualitative description.
Results:
A total of 6 key policy priorities emerged, including the need for (1) a system-level definition of innovation, (2) a clear overarching mission, and (3) clearly defined organizational roles. Operationally, there is a need to (4) standardize processes, (5) shift the emphasis to change management, and (6) align funding structures.
Conclusions:
These findings emphasize the critical role of the government in developing a vision and creating the foundation upon which innovation activities will be modeled.
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