Status and Future of National eHealth Initiatives in Estonia Triin Mahlakõiv Estonian eHealth Foundation Spring 2013
OUTLINE Allocation of Structural Funds in Estonia eHEALTH history Slide 4 Slide 5 Successful projects Slide 7 Learning Points Slide 9 Success Factors for Estonia Slide 11
ALLOCATION OF STRUCTURAL FUNDS In the period of 2007-2013 allocated 3.4 billion EUR in structural aid. 2007-2013 Structural Assistance Act (less bureaucracy) Management, monitoring and evaluation in Estonia Ministry of Economic Affairs Final beneficiary: Estonian Information System’s Authority
eHEALTH HISTORY Funding decision by Ministry of Economic Affairs Project preparation (2003-2005) eHealth Foundation established eHealth Projects (2006-2008) Planning initiated 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 Funding decision by Ministry of Economic Affairs National HIE Electronic Health Record Digital Images Digital Prescription Digital Registration
eHEALTH FOUNDATION Estonian e-Health Foundation Board Management board Family doctors Hospitals Standards & Services Development Marketing & Communication Management Ministry of Social Affars East Tallinn Central Hospital Tartu University Clinic Society of Family Doctors North Estonian Regional Hospital Management board Estonian e-Health Foundation Board Estonian HIE platform operation Estonian Hospital Association Union of Estonian Medical Emergency Nursing Care Patient Portal Health Authorities 6
CURRENT eHEALTH SERVICES SERVICESSERVICES
TRACTION ePrescription covers 94% of issued prescriptions
LEARNING POINTS
LEARNING POINTS Eligible for financing Financing plan Time factor Action plan Public procurement Objectives of project – measurable and precise Reporting VS Real Work
SUCCESS FACTORS Estonian final beneficiaries - quick and well regulated Communication Online environment for the exchange of information Supporting partners
eHEALTH ROADMAP