Dong Nai aims for a smart health model based on 4.0 technology platform

On April 25, Dong Nai Department of Health organized the first workshop “Digital transformation of Dong Nai Health sector in 2024”. The workshop was attended by provincial leaders, leaders of the Department of Health, representatives of departments, health units in the southern region, and partners in the field. digital conversion.

Dong Nai health system currently includes 3 provincial hospitals, 3 regional general hospitals, 8 units performing 2 functions, and 170 commune and ward health stations. The private medical system is also developing strongly.

In particular, Dong Nai’s health sector has achieved significant progress in applying information technology. Specifically, many IT applications have been deployed such as: electronic health records, electronic medical records, medical station management, online payment… These applications have helped improve the quality of medical services. , creating convenience for people in accessing and using medical services.

Speaking at the conference, Doctor Le Quang Trung – Director of Dong Nai Department of Health said that along with the trend of green transformation, digital transformation is an inevitable and objective trend that is happening very strongly and widely. and every day. Digital transformation contributes to promoting national strength and the strength of the times, internal and external resources, helping to effectively resolve relationships between the State, market and society.

In the coming time, Dong Nai Health sector will continue to promote the application of information technology, gradually realizing the goal of digital transformation, applying information technology in medical examination and treatment, management, and shortening procedures. administrative procedures as well as people’s waiting time.

“Dong Nai Health Industry needs to continue promoting IT applications towards a smart health model on the 4.0 technology platform, improving operational efficiency in disease management, treatment and prevention based on the benefits practicality that information technology brings to support people to easily access and use effective health services”, Mr. Trung shared.

Mr. Nguyen Son Hung, Vice Chairman of Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee, said that digital transformation in the health sector is a global trend, bringing many benefits to people, helping to improve medical quality and save time. , reduce costs, increase efficiency in medical examination and treatment and synchronize medical information.

Vice Chairman of Dong Nai province proposed that the Department of Health continue to improve the management and administration of electronic documents using document management software and must be synchronized with the software of the province and its affiliated units. Create favorable conditions for people to access and use remote medical examination and treatment services. Complete the hospital information system software to be able to connect to online hospital fee payments.

In particular, it is necessary to focus on training, fostering and attracting high-quality information technology human resources ready to participate in the industry’s digital transformation process through promoting cooperation with institutes, universities, experts inside and outside the province and abroad to create resources to serve the digital transformation process.