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Yahoo
17 hours ago
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- Yahoo
European Health IT Leaders Look to Denmark and Finland as Models for EHR Interoperability and Patient Access, Black Book Survey Reveals
Ahead of Next Week's HIMSS 25 Europe in Paris, Attendees Look to Top Interoperability Vendors for Solutions PARIS, FRANCE / / June 7, 2025 / Black Book Market Research today released findings from its latest survey highlighting the influence of Denmark and Finland on Electronic Health Record (EHR) interoperability and patient access initiatives across Europe. Conducted among 312 healthcare IT leaders from 8 higher tech-adoption European nations, the study underscores the strategic shift among healthcare organizations to emulate the advanced digital health ecosystems of these two Nordic frontrunners. According to the survey, 94% of respondents identified Denmark's comprehensive national health portal, as a model for delivering centralized patient records and seamless data exchange. Finland's Kanta platform similarly emerged as a key inspiration, cited by 90% of healthcare executives for its robust nationwide interoperability and extensive patient record accessibility. The survey also recognized standout EHR technology vendors contributing significantly to these Nordic success stories. Epic Systems, utilized by major hospitals and health regions in Denmark, was ranked highly for its interoperability performance and scalability across diverse clinical environments. TietoEVRY and CGI, prominent in the Finnish healthcare market, received notable recognition for their roles in facilitating robust connectivity and patient-centric record management through Finland's Kanta service. The report also highlighted Germany and Italy as the European nations with high EHR adoption rates yet struggling most significantly with interoperability and patient record access. Survey respondents identified primary reasons for these challenges as fragmented regional systems, lack of centralized governance, varying data standards, and insufficient investment in integrated digital health infrastructure. Providers in these countries reported an average interoperability satisfaction score of just 18%, significantly lower than Nordic benchmarks. According to respondents, responsibility for these challenges is shared: 86% cited government policy and funding issues, 21% pointed to vendor limitations in offering interoperable solutions, and 80% attributed the problems to provider reluctance or inability to implement cohesive digital strategies. "European IT leaders are closely analyzing the strategic frameworks, governance structures, and advanced technology models pioneered by Denmark and Finland," said Douglas Brown, founder of Black Book Market Research. "Their proven success with interoperability standards, comprehensive EHR adoption, and seamless data integration is inspiring other European health systems to accelerate their digital transformations with secure data exchange and patient-centric solutions." Further survey insights highlighted specific adoption trends: 91% of surveyed executives emphasized the importance of centralized national infrastructures to enable seamless EHR integration. 84% noted the critical role of stringent data standardization, including widespread adoption of HL7 FHIR standards. 60% of respondents are now accelerating plans for patient-access portals inspired by the Danish and Finnish approaches. "Denmark and Finland offer powerful examples of how cohesive digital health strategies improve patient care and operational efficiency," added Brown. "Vendors succeeding in these markets are proving vital to replicating these results throughout Europe." Top Client-Rated Interoperability Solutions Vendors at HIMSS 25 EU Attendees of HIMSS25 Europe in Paris are encouraged to visit four leading interoperability vendors highly rated in recent Black Book IT user surveys across Europe. These vendors are recognized for their advanced solutions driving seamless connectivity, comprehensive data integration, and patient-centric interoperability. Each demonstrates notable success in enabling secure data exchange, facilitating real-time patient information access, and empowering healthcare organizations to optimize patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Visitors can expect compelling demonstrations highlighting the robust capabilities and proven successes these vendors have achieved within Europe's most digitally advanced healthcare environments: InterSystems Hyland Dedalus Epic Systems About Black Book Market ResearchBlack Book Market Research is a leading global independent research firm providing unbiased, client-driven evaluations of healthcare technology and services. Black Book rankings are based entirely on user feedback and customer satisfaction data, offering strategic insights to healthcare providers, payers, vendors, and investors. 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Associated Press
18 hours ago
- Health
- Associated Press
European Health IT Leaders Look to Denmark and Finland as Models for EHR Interoperability and Patient Access, Black Book Survey Reveals
Ahead of Next Week's HIMSS 25 Europe in Paris, Attendees Look to Top Interoperability Vendors for Solutions PARIS, FRANCE / ACCESS Newswire / June 7, 2025 / Black Book Market Research today released findings from its latest survey highlighting the influence of Denmark and Finland on Electronic Health Record (EHR) interoperability and patient access initiatives across Europe. Conducted among 312 healthcare IT leaders from 8 higher tech-adoption European nations, the study underscores the strategic shift among healthcare organizations to emulate the advanced digital health ecosystems of these two Nordic frontrunners. According to the survey, 94% of respondents identified Denmark's comprehensive national health portal, as a model for delivering centralized patient records and seamless data exchange. Finland's Kanta platform similarly emerged as a key inspiration, cited by 90% of healthcare executives for its robust nationwide interoperability and extensive patient record accessibility. The survey also recognized standout EHR technology vendors contributing significantly to these Nordic success stories. Epic Systems, utilized by major hospitals and health regions in Denmark, was ranked highly for its interoperability performance and scalability across diverse clinical environments. TietoEVRY and CGI, prominent in the Finnish healthcare market, received notable recognition for their roles in facilitating robust connectivity and patient-centric record management through Finland's Kanta service. The report also highlighted Germany and Italy as the European nations with high EHR adoption rates yet struggling most significantly with interoperability and patient record access. Survey respondents identified primary reasons for these challenges as fragmented regional systems, lack of centralized governance, varying data standards, and insufficient investment in integrated digital health infrastructure. Providers in these countries reported an average interoperability satisfaction score of just 18%, significantly lower than Nordic benchmarks. According to respondents, responsibility for these challenges is shared: 86% cited government policy and funding issues, 21% pointed to vendor limitations in offering interoperable solutions, and 80% attributed the problems to provider reluctance or inability to implement cohesive digital strategies. 'European IT leaders are closely analyzing the strategic frameworks, governance structures, and advanced technology models pioneered by Denmark and Finland,' said Douglas Brown, founder of Black Book Market Research. 'Their proven success with interoperability standards, comprehensive EHR adoption, and seamless data integration is inspiring other European health systems to accelerate their digital transformations with secure data exchange and patient-centric solutions.' Further survey insights highlighted specific adoption trends: 91% of surveyed executives emphasized the importance of centralized national infrastructures to enable seamless EHR integration. 84% noted the critical role of stringent data standardization, including widespread adoption of HL7 FHIR standards. 60% of respondents are now accelerating plans for patient-access portals inspired by the Danish and Finnish approaches. 'Denmark and Finland offer powerful examples of how cohesive digital health strategies improve patient care and operational efficiency,' added Brown. 'Vendors succeeding in these markets are proving vital to replicating these results throughout Europe.' Top Client-Rated Interoperability Solutions Vendors at HIMSS 25 EU Attendees of HIMSS25 Europe in Paris are encouraged to visit four leading interoperability vendors highly rated in recent Black Book IT user surveys across Europe. These vendors are recognized for their advanced solutions driving seamless connectivity, comprehensive data integration, and patient-centric interoperability. Each demonstrates notable success in enabling secure data exchange, facilitating real-time patient information access, and empowering healthcare organizations to optimize patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Visitors can expect compelling demonstrations highlighting the robust capabilities and proven successes these vendors have achieved within Europe's most digitally advanced healthcare environments: About Black Book Market Research Black Book Market Research is a leading global independent research firm providing unbiased, client-driven evaluations of healthcare technology and services. Black Book rankings are based entirely on user feedback and customer satisfaction data, offering strategic insights to healthcare providers, payers, vendors, and investors. For more information, visit Contact InformationPress Office 8008637590 SOURCE: Black Book Research press release
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
European Health IT Leaders Look to Denmark and Finland as Models for EHR Interoperability and Patient Access, Black Book Survey Reveals
Ahead of Next Week's HIMSS 25 Europe in Paris, Attendees Look to Top Interoperability Vendors for Solutions PARIS, FRANCE / / June 7, 2025 / Black Book Market Research today released findings from its latest survey highlighting the influence of Denmark and Finland on Electronic Health Record (EHR) interoperability and patient access initiatives across Europe. Conducted among 312 healthcare IT leaders from 8 higher tech-adoption European nations, the study underscores the strategic shift among healthcare organizations to emulate the advanced digital health ecosystems of these two Nordic frontrunners. According to the survey, 94% of respondents identified Denmark's comprehensive national health portal, as a model for delivering centralized patient records and seamless data exchange. Finland's Kanta platform similarly emerged as a key inspiration, cited by 90% of healthcare executives for its robust nationwide interoperability and extensive patient record accessibility. The survey also recognized standout EHR technology vendors contributing significantly to these Nordic success stories. Epic Systems, utilized by major hospitals and health regions in Denmark, was ranked highly for its interoperability performance and scalability across diverse clinical environments. TietoEVRY and CGI, prominent in the Finnish healthcare market, received notable recognition for their roles in facilitating robust connectivity and patient-centric record management through Finland's Kanta service. The report also highlighted Germany and Italy as the European nations with high EHR adoption rates yet struggling most significantly with interoperability and patient record access. Survey respondents identified primary reasons for these challenges as fragmented regional systems, lack of centralized governance, varying data standards, and insufficient investment in integrated digital health infrastructure. Providers in these countries reported an average interoperability satisfaction score of just 18%, significantly lower than Nordic benchmarks. According to respondents, responsibility for these challenges is shared: 86% cited government policy and funding issues, 21% pointed to vendor limitations in offering interoperable solutions, and 80% attributed the problems to provider reluctance or inability to implement cohesive digital strategies. "European IT leaders are closely analyzing the strategic frameworks, governance structures, and advanced technology models pioneered by Denmark and Finland," said Douglas Brown, founder of Black Book Market Research. "Their proven success with interoperability standards, comprehensive EHR adoption, and seamless data integration is inspiring other European health systems to accelerate their digital transformations with secure data exchange and patient-centric solutions." Further survey insights highlighted specific adoption trends: 91% of surveyed executives emphasized the importance of centralized national infrastructures to enable seamless EHR integration. 84% noted the critical role of stringent data standardization, including widespread adoption of HL7 FHIR standards. 60% of respondents are now accelerating plans for patient-access portals inspired by the Danish and Finnish approaches. "Denmark and Finland offer powerful examples of how cohesive digital health strategies improve patient care and operational efficiency," added Brown. "Vendors succeeding in these markets are proving vital to replicating these results throughout Europe." Top Client-Rated Interoperability Solutions Vendors at HIMSS 25 EU Attendees of HIMSS25 Europe in Paris are encouraged to visit four leading interoperability vendors highly rated in recent Black Book IT user surveys across Europe. These vendors are recognized for their advanced solutions driving seamless connectivity, comprehensive data integration, and patient-centric interoperability. Each demonstrates notable success in enabling secure data exchange, facilitating real-time patient information access, and empowering healthcare organizations to optimize patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Visitors can expect compelling demonstrations highlighting the robust capabilities and proven successes these vendors have achieved within Europe's most digitally advanced healthcare environments: InterSystems Hyland Dedalus Epic Systems About Black Book Market ResearchBlack Book Market Research is a leading global independent research firm providing unbiased, client-driven evaluations of healthcare technology and services. Black Book rankings are based entirely on user feedback and customer satisfaction data, offering strategic insights to healthcare providers, payers, vendors, and investors. For more information, visit Contact Information Press Office research@ SOURCE: Black Book Research View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
What The Richest Self-Made Women Can Teach Us About Ownership
What The Richest Self-Made Women Can Teach Us About Ownership Every year Forbes releases their list of the richest self-made women in America, and it's a mix of household names and quiet giants. Women who have built empires from nothing, turned ideas into industries, and claimed their spots at tables that they were not always invited to. And how did these women build their wealth? Through ownership of assets. Ownership, not effort, is the common thread among the richest women in America. When people hear 'self-made' they often visualize an entrepreneur grinding for 16 hours a day, sacrificing everything, and eventually making it big. And yes, hard work definitely plays a role in success, but the difference between high earners and the ultra-wealthy isn't just hard work, it's owning assets. The richest women on this list didn't just have jobs, they created assets. They build companies, brands, and intellectual property. That's the wealth-building secret that sets you up for financial success. For example, Rihanna created Fenty, and Judy Faulkner founded Epic Systems. Then there's Sara Blakely who built Spanx from nothing and retained control in the business until she sold a majority stake in a billion-dollar deal. The industries vary for the women who made the America's Richest Self-Made Women list, but what unites these women is that they built businesses and brands with value beyond themselves. For many entrepreneurs there's a heavy focus on income and ways to earn more. That is survival thinking. What separates survival mode from wealthiness is ownership thinking. Ownership thinking is what unlocks the potential for real, sustainable wealth. This is where equity, licensing, intellectual property, and brand value come into play. You build fortunes off these assets, even if you are starting small. Most women-owned businesses in North America are solo operations and service-based, and they are earning under six figures annually. That's not because women lack talent or ambition, it's because many are building businesses that depend on them. What you need to do is build assets that can scale, sell, and earn while you sleep. Women get less than 3 percent of venture capital funding, and women of color receive even less. We're encouraged to be grateful, careful, and selfless; not bold, strategic, or profit driven. Many women juggle caregiving, aging parents, and financial responsibilities alone. Betting on yourself can feel terrifying. Ownership, equity, and business valuation aren't topics that get discussed enough in women's networks. It's important to remember that these barriers are not permanent and that pushing through them is not only possible, but also powerful. Here are four ways to start shifting your strategy now: Create offers, products, or intellectual property that can grow beyond you. Think licensing, digital products, or even franchising. Don't just pay yourself, fund growth. The goal is to turn today's income into tomorrow's assets. Visibility drives value. People buy into people before they buy from companies—especially in the early stages. Even if you're not planning to sell, you should be building toward an asset with real market value. That means tracking your numbers, increasing margins, and documenting systems. The bottom line is that you don't need to be famous to get rich, but you do need to think like a founder. You need to treat your business like an asset. And most importantly, you need to stop waiting for permission to play big. Women will never close the wealth gap if we don't own more of what we're building. Ask yourself: What am I building that will still make money when I stop showing up? Achieving that means ownership, equity, and wealth, and every woman deserves a shot at that.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Two Wisconsinites top Forbes list of the richest self-made women in the U.S.
Three Wisconsin women have made Forbes' 2025 list of the 100 richest self-made women in the U.S., with two of them taking first and second place. Diane Hendricks, co-founder ABC Supply Co., topped the list for the eighth year in a row with a net worth of $22.3 billion. That's nearly three times more than the second-richest woman — Judy Faulkner, another Wisconsinite and co-founder of Epic Systems, who has amassed a net worth of $7.8 billion. Meanwhile, Pleasant Rowland, creator of the American Girl doll brand, came in 86th place with a net worth of $410 million. Here's what to know about each of the richest women in Wisconsin. Diane Hendricks, 78, is the co-founder of Beloit-based ABC Supply Co., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing supplies in North America and one of the largest distributors of siding and windows. Hendricks co-founded ABC Supply in 1982 with her late husband, Ken. She has been the chairwoman and sole owner since his death in 2007 and recently clinched the title of richest person in Wisconsin. On top of her business ventures, Hendricks has been a heavyweight donor to Republican campaigns and candidates for years. In 2016, President Donald Trump appointed her to his campaign's economic advisory team, and she donated more than $1 million to his 2020 re-election campaign. Leading up the 2024 election, Hendricks donated at least $15 million to Trump's Make America Great Again Inc., according to records from the Federal Election Commission, and spoke in support of Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Hendricks grew up on a dairy farm in Osseo, a city south of Eau Claire with a population of just under 1,800. Today, she lives in Afton, which is between Beloit and Janesville. Faulkner, 81, is the founder and CEO of the medical-record software provider Epic Systems, which supports the medical records of more than 250 million patients, according to its website. Faulkner founded the health care software company in a Madison basement in 1979, according to Forbes. It's currently headquartered in Verona and valued at $4.7 billion, with Faulkner owning over 40% of it. In 2015, Faulkner signed the Giving Pledge, committing to eventually give 99% of her assets to a private charitable foundation. She has been a major donor to the Democratic Party and, in 2009, was appointed to then-President Barack Obama's Health IT Policy Committee. Rowland, 84, is the founder of Pleasant Company, which manufactured American girl dolls, books and accessories. She started the company in 1986 in Madison, inspired by her work as a teacher and textbook author to create dolls that represent different eras in American history, according to Forbes. In just over a decade, Rowland grew her initial investment of $1.2 million into $300 million in sales. She sold the company to Mattel in 1998 for $700 million. In 2024, Mattel announced it was closing the longtime American Girl headquarters in Middleton, a city just outside Madison. Most of the operation was moved to Mattel's headquarters in El Segundo, Calif. Rowland, meanwhile, has refocused on philanthropic efforts since selling the American Girl brand. In the 2000s, Rowland restored more than ten historic properties in the town of Aurora, New York, where she attended Wells College in the late 1950s and early 1960s. With her husband, she also made a $250 million donation to build Madison's Overture Center for the Arts. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: These are the richest self-made women in Wisconsin, Forbes says
