TalTech Digital Health Fri, 29 May 2026 16:08:39 +0300 https://taltech.ee/en/hct et © 2026 TalTech Digital Health yes 69f48c45-999b-5681-8bc3-5425689444ac TalTech Digital Health episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) digital health, health innovation, healthtech, e-health, change management, Estonia, medicine, healthcare TalTech Digital Health https://storage.buzzsprout.com/zqlgcjqjus1t6dicteb8hdjlhyfp?.jpg TalTech Digital Health https://taltech.ee/en/hct #28 Sigvards Krongorns: State of Baltic HealthTech II #28 Sigvards Krongorns: State of Baltic HealthTech II In this special State of Baltic HealthTech episode, Priit Kruus and Sigvards Krongorns look at where health tech and digital health stand across the Baltic region.

Priit covers Estonia. Sigvards takes us south of the Gauja River, covering Latvia, Lithuania and the wider regional picture.

They discuss the mood in each market. Are new companies starting? Are they growing? Are they raising money? Are exits happening?

The episode looks at the differences between Baltic markets and asks whether the region can produce real global medical “rocketships” from the many new early-stage companies now emerging now by the 100s.

Priit and Sigvards also talk about what founders need to understand: how to stay realistic, keep their eyes open, and know whether they are building a unicorn with a less than 1% chance of success (but with huge upside) or something more traditional with much higher odds but a smaller outcome. Also asking the question, which we need more?

A practical discussion for founders, investors and everyone following Baltic health tech.



]]> In this special State of Baltic HealthTech episode, Priit Kruus and Sigvards Krongorns look at where health tech and digital health stand across the Baltic region.

Priit covers Estonia. Sigvards takes us south of the Gauja River, covering Latvia, Lithuania and the wider regional picture.

They discuss the mood in each market. Are new companies starting? Are they growing? Are they raising money? Are exits happening?

The episode looks at the differences between Baltic markets and asks whether the region can produce real global medical “rocketships” from the many new early-stage companies now emerging now by the 100s.

Priit and Sigvards also talk about what founders need to understand: how to stay realistic, keep their eyes open, and know whether they are building a unicorn with a less than 1% chance of success (but with huge upside) or something more traditional with much higher odds but a smaller outcome. Also asking the question, which we need more?

A practical discussion for founders, investors and everyone following Baltic health tech.



]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-19258928 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:00 +0300 3406 full false #27 Panel discussion: What does AI really mean in healthcare today? #27 Panel discussion: What does AI really mean in healthcare today? In this episode Priit Kruus moderates a panel discussion on artificial intelligence in healthcare, recorded during the North Estonia Medical Centre Science Week.

The discussion brings together clinical, technical, cybersecurity and healthtech perspectives: Georgio Francis from Gleamer, Mart Kull from Viljandi Hospital, Jaagup Saare, e-hospital manager at North Estonia Medical Centre and Kristjan Hinn, information security manager at North Estonia Medical Centre.

Together, they explore what AI already means in healthcare today, from radiology AI and clinical decision support to shadow AI, ambient scribing, hospital workflows, data quality, cybersecurity, regulation and the everyday reality of implementing new technologies in clinical practice.

We learn that AI is exposing how inefficient our workflows already are. While at the same time reminding us that its biggest risk isn’t replacing doctors, but confidently getting things almost right.

The conversation asks practical questions: where can AI genuinely improve care, where are the risks still too high, and how should hospitals balance innovation, patient safety, data protection and regulation?

A timely and grounded discussion on how AI is moving from hype into real healthcare work.

 

]]> In this episode Priit Kruus moderates a panel discussion on artificial intelligence in healthcare, recorded during the North Estonia Medical Centre Science Week.

The discussion brings together clinical, technical, cybersecurity and healthtech perspectives: Georgio Francis from Gleamer, Mart Kull from Viljandi Hospital, Jaagup Saare, e-hospital manager at North Estonia Medical Centre and Kristjan Hinn, information security manager at North Estonia Medical Centre.

Together, they explore what AI already means in healthcare today, from radiology AI and clinical decision support to shadow AI, ambient scribing, hospital workflows, data quality, cybersecurity, regulation and the everyday reality of implementing new technologies in clinical practice.

We learn that AI is exposing how inefficient our workflows already are. While at the same time reminding us that its biggest risk isn’t replacing doctors, but confidently getting things almost right.

The conversation asks practical questions: where can AI genuinely improve care, where are the risks still too high, and how should hospitals balance innovation, patient safety, data protection and regulation?

A timely and grounded discussion on how AI is moving from hype into real healthcare work.

 

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-19088710 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0300 4819 full false #26 Kerli Luks: Building the First Wearable for Continuous Female Hormone Monitoring #26 Kerli Luks: Building the First Wearable for Continuous Female Hormone Monitoring Priit Kruus sits down with Dr. Kerli Luks, physician and founder of Muun Health, a startup developing what aims to become the world’s first wearable device for continuous female hormone monitoring. The technology seeks to provide real-time insight into ovulation, fertility, and broader reproductive health -  an area of medicine that has long remained difficult to measure continuously and objectively.

Drawing on her clinical experience as ER and primary care doctor, Kerli shares how years of treating patients with hormonal and fertility challenges revealed a fundamental gap in women’s health: despite rapid advances in digital health and biosensing, reliable tools for monitoring female hormones have remained limited. This realization became the starting point for Muun Health’s ambitious mission.

Together, Priit and Kerli explore the realities behind building breakthrough medical technology -  from biosensor development and physiological complexity to MDR regulation, fundraising, and the long innovation cycles typical of healthcare startups. The conversation offers an honest look at both the promise and the challenges of bringing deep-tech medical innovation from idea to clinical impact.

]]> Priit Kruus sits down with Dr. Kerli Luks, physician and founder of Muun Health, a startup developing what aims to become the world’s first wearable device for continuous female hormone monitoring. The technology seeks to provide real-time insight into ovulation, fertility, and broader reproductive health -  an area of medicine that has long remained difficult to measure continuously and objectively.

Drawing on her clinical experience as ER and primary care doctor, Kerli shares how years of treating patients with hormonal and fertility challenges revealed a fundamental gap in women’s health: despite rapid advances in digital health and biosensing, reliable tools for monitoring female hormones have remained limited. This realization became the starting point for Muun Health’s ambitious mission.

Together, Priit and Kerli explore the realities behind building breakthrough medical technology -  from biosensor development and physiological complexity to MDR regulation, fundraising, and the long innovation cycles typical of healthcare startups. The conversation offers an honest look at both the promise and the challenges of bringing deep-tech medical innovation from idea to clinical impact.

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-18711373 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0200 3562 26 full false #25 Erkki Karo: Could Creative Destruction Happen in Healthcare? #25 Erkki Karo: Could Creative Destruction Happen in Healthcare? In this episode, Priit Kruus talks with Professor Erkki Karo, Director of TalTech’s Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance. The discussion was inspired by this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded for research on creative destruction - Schumpeter’s innovation theory widely taught and applied at Nurkse.

Priit and Erkki ask: Is creative destruction needed, happening, or even possible in healthcare? They explore how change unfolds in a complex and tightly regulated system. Erkki explains how innovation takes place at different levels and through many interacting actors.

They discuss why timing and framing are crucial for reform. Regulation and incentives can both enable and hinder transformation. The conversation concludes with reflections on why healthcare is so hard to change, how measuring real outcomes remains a challenge, and why payment models must evolve to strengthen primary care and value-based innovation.

 

]]> In this episode, Priit Kruus talks with Professor Erkki Karo, Director of TalTech’s Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance. The discussion was inspired by this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded for research on creative destruction - Schumpeter’s innovation theory widely taught and applied at Nurkse.

Priit and Erkki ask: Is creative destruction needed, happening, or even possible in healthcare? They explore how change unfolds in a complex and tightly regulated system. Erkki explains how innovation takes place at different levels and through many interacting actors.

They discuss why timing and framing are crucial for reform. Regulation and incentives can both enable and hinder transformation. The conversation concludes with reflections on why healthcare is so hard to change, how measuring real outcomes remains a challenge, and why payment models must evolve to strengthen primary care and value-based innovation.

 

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-18161884 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0200 3695 25 full false #24 Elli Valla: How can handwriting help detect Parkinson’s disease? #24 Elli Valla: How can handwriting help detect Parkinson’s disease?   In this episode, Priit Kruus talks with Elli Valla, a recent TalTech PhD graduate, about her research using AI and microkinematic analysis to detect Parkinson’s disease through fine motor skill assessment & handwriting on tablet devices. With 96.6% accuracy achieved through synthetic data and deep learning, Elli shares how this method could transform remote diagnostics.

We also dive into the realities of healthcare AI—regulatory hurdles, real-world implementation, and the promise of digital twins in personalized medicine.

]]>   In this episode, Priit Kruus talks with Elli Valla, a recent TalTech PhD graduate, about her research using AI and microkinematic analysis to detect Parkinson’s disease through fine motor skill assessment & handwriting on tablet devices. With 96.6% accuracy achieved through synthetic data and deep learning, Elli shares how this method could transform remote diagnostics.

We also dive into the realities of healthcare AI—regulatory hurdles, real-world implementation, and the promise of digital twins in personalized medicine.

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-17651856 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0300 3175 24 full false #23 Panel Discussion: How Do Data Standards Solve Health Data Challenges? #23 Panel Discussion: How Do Data Standards Solve Health Data Challenges? Live from the Health Data in Motion conference, a panel of leading experts explored one critical question: Can data standards actually fix the mess in healthcare data? 

Moderated by Priit Kruus, the discussion featured Grahame Grieve (FHIR), Kerli Linna (TEHIK), Hanna Pohjonen (openEHR), and Sulev Reisberg (University of Tartu). From HL7 v3 and CDA to FHIR, openEHR, and OMOP, the conversation went far beyond formats. Panelists tackled the limitations of Estonia’s document-based system and the pressure to move toward event-based, API-driven architectures. They questioned whether Estonia’s centralized approach is a powerful asset—or a growing bottleneck. AI readiness was a hot topic: can we really train useful healthcare algorithms with imperfect, siloed data? The discussion also hit on the true cost of transformation—not just in money, but in shifting mindsets across the system. Everyone agreed: the challenge isn’t choosing a standard, it’s agreeing on how and why to use it. Whether you’re a policymaker, developer, or clinician, this episode unpacks the real-world complexity.

 

]]> Live from the Health Data in Motion conference, a panel of leading experts explored one critical question: Can data standards actually fix the mess in healthcare data? 

Moderated by Priit Kruus, the discussion featured Grahame Grieve (FHIR), Kerli Linna (TEHIK), Hanna Pohjonen (openEHR), and Sulev Reisberg (University of Tartu). From HL7 v3 and CDA to FHIR, openEHR, and OMOP, the conversation went far beyond formats. Panelists tackled the limitations of Estonia’s document-based system and the pressure to move toward event-based, API-driven architectures. They questioned whether Estonia’s centralized approach is a powerful asset—or a growing bottleneck. AI readiness was a hot topic: can we really train useful healthcare algorithms with imperfect, siloed data? The discussion also hit on the true cost of transformation—not just in money, but in shifting mindsets across the system. Everyone agreed: the challenge isn’t choosing a standard, it’s agreeing on how and why to use it. Whether you’re a policymaker, developer, or clinician, this episode unpacks the real-world complexity.

 

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-17350555 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0300 2753 23 full false #22 Karmen Joller: Arst ei vaja ilusat haamrit, vaid tööriista, mis päriselt töötab #22 Karmen Joller: Arst ei vaja ilusat haamrit, vaid tööriista, mis päriselt töötab Kust tuleb arstitarkvarasse nupu tellimus – kas praktiseerivalt arstilt või hoopis ministrilt? Sotsiaalminister Karmen Joller avab ausalt tervishoiusüsteemi kitsaskohti, räägib sellest, miks digiarendus ei tohi toimuda arstist mööda minnes. Juttu tuleb ka tervishoiu rahastusmudelite kohatisest absurdsusest ja sellest, kuidas süsteem võib premeerida mõttetuid uuringuid, aga ei toeta piisavalt ennetust ja tulemuslikkust. Lisaks arutleb saatejuht Priit Kruus Karmen Jolleriga meditsiinieetikast, regulatsioonidest ja inimese motivatsioonist püsida terve.



]]> Kust tuleb arstitarkvarasse nupu tellimus – kas praktiseerivalt arstilt või hoopis ministrilt? Sotsiaalminister Karmen Joller avab ausalt tervishoiusüsteemi kitsaskohti, räägib sellest, miks digiarendus ei tohi toimuda arstist mööda minnes. Juttu tuleb ka tervishoiu rahastusmudelite kohatisest absurdsusest ja sellest, kuidas süsteem võib premeerida mõttetuid uuringuid, aga ei toeta piisavalt ennetust ja tulemuslikkust. Lisaks arutleb saatejuht Priit Kruus Karmen Jolleriga meditsiinieetikast, regulatsioonidest ja inimese motivatsioonist püsida terve.



]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-17202110 Wed, 21 May 2025 14:00:00 +0300 3230 1 22 full false #21 Sigvards Krongorns: It’s not just about the product—it’s about the fit #21 Sigvards Krongorns: It’s not just about the product—it’s about the fit 🎙️ #21 Sigvards Krongorns: It’s not just about the product—it’s about the fit.

Kicking off our first-ever special episode on Baltic Health Tech with Sigvards Krongorns, Associate at Verge HealthTech Fund and ex-founder who dared to 3D-print a smarter cast (yes, like Iron Man, but for broken bones) and shake up a system that doesn’t like being shaken. He’s battled the three-headed beast of clinical inertia, regulation hell, and scale-up chaos—so you don’t have to.

💡 Sigvards shares the highs, lows, and “did-that-just-happen?” moments from his startup journey, and how those lessons shape his work now backing early-stage founders at Verge.

In this episode, Sigvards and Priit get real about:

  • What it really takes to get innovation into the hands of doctors (spoiler: it’s not just building cool stuff)
  • Why the Baltic health tech scene is quietly cooking up some serious magic.
  • How  Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania differ in the approach to health tech landscape.
  • How cross-border collabs might be the secret sauce to making it all scale.

👉 👀 P.S. This is just the beginning. More Baltic stories coming soon. Follow-up episodes will dive deeper into the ecosystem—because one episode ain't enough!

]]> 🎙️ #21 Sigvards Krongorns: It’s not just about the product—it’s about the fit.

Kicking off our first-ever special episode on Baltic Health Tech with Sigvards Krongorns, Associate at Verge HealthTech Fund and ex-founder who dared to 3D-print a smarter cast (yes, like Iron Man, but for broken bones) and shake up a system that doesn’t like being shaken. He’s battled the three-headed beast of clinical inertia, regulation hell, and scale-up chaos—so you don’t have to.

💡 Sigvards shares the highs, lows, and “did-that-just-happen?” moments from his startup journey, and how those lessons shape his work now backing early-stage founders at Verge.

In this episode, Sigvards and Priit get real about:

  • What it really takes to get innovation into the hands of doctors (spoiler: it’s not just building cool stuff)
  • Why the Baltic health tech scene is quietly cooking up some serious magic.
  • How  Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania differ in the approach to health tech landscape.
  • How cross-border collabs might be the secret sauce to making it all scale.

👉 👀 P.S. This is just the beginning. More Baltic stories coming soon. Follow-up episodes will dive deeper into the ecosystem—because one episode ain't enough!

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-16903744 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0300 3432 1 21 full false #20 Jaarika Järviste: Hospitals could try out different digital solutions inside today’s payment models #20 Jaarika Järviste: Hospitals could try out different digital solutions inside today’s payment models Our 20th episode dives into policy, as our guest is Jaarika Järviste, Head of Development at the Estonian Health Insurance Fund. In addition, Jaarika shares her experience of working in a hospital and the deeply rooted hierarchy in healthcare as compared to other fields. Jaarika and Priit also talk about what is the government’s role to incentivize the emergence of publicly procured and privately owned digital solutions. The episode is wrapped up with a discussion about the importance of a product manager’s skillset and how to acquire it.

In addition to her work at the Estonian Health Insurance Fund, Jaarika contributes to the development of the Digital Health Master’s programme as a member of the Programme Council.

]]> Our 20th episode dives into policy, as our guest is Jaarika Järviste, Head of Development at the Estonian Health Insurance Fund. In addition, Jaarika shares her experience of working in a hospital and the deeply rooted hierarchy in healthcare as compared to other fields. Jaarika and Priit also talk about what is the government’s role to incentivize the emergence of publicly procured and privately owned digital solutions. The episode is wrapped up with a discussion about the importance of a product manager’s skillset and how to acquire it.

In addition to her work at the Estonian Health Insurance Fund, Jaarika contributes to the development of the Digital Health Master’s programme as a member of the Programme Council.

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-16307930 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0200 3272 1 20 full false #19 Panel discussion “Healthcare Innovation in Estonia – Bridging Gaps Between Professionals and Technology” #19 Panel discussion “Healthcare Innovation in Estonia – Bridging Gaps Between Professionals and Technology” For the second time, Tartu Biotechnology Park hosted a week focused on innovation, technology, and digital transformation in healthcare - the Estonian Health Tech Week. In terms of the event TalTech Digital Health curriculum hosted a panel discussion on bridging the gap between healthcare professionals and technological transformation, moderated by Kadi Lubi from TalTech. The panel members were Member of the Estonian Parliament Andres Sutt, Deputy Chancellor of the Ministry of Social Affairs Nele Labi, family doctor Laura Prett and Priit Kruus from Dermtest. 

The recording is now available for the listeners of the TalTech Digital Health podcast. 

]]> For the second time, Tartu Biotechnology Park hosted a week focused on innovation, technology, and digital transformation in healthcare - the Estonian Health Tech Week. In terms of the event TalTech Digital Health curriculum hosted a panel discussion on bridging the gap between healthcare professionals and technological transformation, moderated by Kadi Lubi from TalTech. The panel members were Member of the Estonian Parliament Andres Sutt, Deputy Chancellor of the Ministry of Social Affairs Nele Labi, family doctor Laura Prett and Priit Kruus from Dermtest. 

The recording is now available for the listeners of the TalTech Digital Health podcast. 

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-16219948 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0200 2623 1 19 full false #18 Riina Sikkut: Eksperditaustata ma poliitikas ei olekski #18 Riina Sikkut: Eksperditaustata ma poliitikas ei olekski Seekordseks külaliseks Digital Health podcastis on Eesti terviseminister Riina Sikkut. Podcastis räägivad Priit Kruus ja Riina Sikkut sellest, mis tervishoius toimub ja kuidas minister oma tee tervishoidu leidis. Saates arutatakse selle üle, kas digilahendused välistavad inimkesksuse ning kas innovatsioon ja avalik sektor kuuluvad kokku. Kuulda saab ka sellest, mis peaks juhtuma, et me saaks riigina jätkata 7% SKP suurust tervishoiu rahastust.

]]> Seekordseks külaliseks Digital Health podcastis on Eesti terviseminister Riina Sikkut. Podcastis räägivad Priit Kruus ja Riina Sikkut sellest, mis tervishoius toimub ja kuidas minister oma tee tervishoidu leidis. Saates arutatakse selle üle, kas digilahendused välistavad inimkesksuse ning kas innovatsioon ja avalik sektor kuuluvad kokku. Kuulda saab ka sellest, mis peaks juhtuma, et me saaks riigina jätkata 7% SKP suurust tervishoiu rahastust.

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-15947702 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0300 3990 1 18 full false #17 Erki Mölder: From founder to investor #17 Erki Mölder: From founder to investor Erki Mölder is the name that always comes up when anyone in Estonia or the Nordics say “Healthcare” and “Investing.” About 25 years ago Erki jumped into the business of healthcare via coincidence and has not looked back since. In this episode of Digital Health Podcast, Priit Kruus welcomes Erki Mölder to talk about his founder journey, how he has developed a systematic approach to business and investing and what should current health tech founders keep in mind to tackle this difficult yet also intellectually rewarding path

]]> Erki Mölder is the name that always comes up when anyone in Estonia or the Nordics say “Healthcare” and “Investing.” About 25 years ago Erki jumped into the business of healthcare via coincidence and has not looked back since. In this episode of Digital Health Podcast, Priit Kruus welcomes Erki Mölder to talk about his founder journey, how he has developed a systematic approach to business and investing and what should current health tech founders keep in mind to tackle this difficult yet also intellectually rewarding path

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-15656205 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0300 3117 1 17 full false #16 Doris Kaljuste & Peeter Ross: We need more digital health experts #16 Doris Kaljuste & Peeter Ross: We need more digital health experts Is digital health about just another app development or collaboration methodology? In this episode of the TalTech Digital Health podcast, host Priit Kruus talks with digital health curriculum program manager Doris Kaljuste and e-health professor Peeter Ross about the early days of the curriculum and its current role in the healthcare landscape. The discussion highlights the need for specialists who can mediate the collaboration between IT and healthcare. Doris Kaljuste comments about the program's impact and the need to train more specialists who can advance the digitalization of healthcare. Additionally, we ask whether and how AI should be taught, and why it is necessary to discuss financial incentives to adopt digital solutions.

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Kas e-tervis on äpiarendus või koostöö-õpe? Miks õppekava loodi? Selles TalTech Digital Health podcasti episoodis räägib saatejuht Priit Kruus e-tervise õppekava programmijuhi Doris Kaljuste ja e-tervise professori Peeter Rossiga õppekava algusaegadest ja tänapäeva rollist Eesti tervishoiumaastikul. Arutelus tuleb välja vajadus spetsialistide järele, kes suudavad vahendada IT ja tervishoiu koostööd. Doris Kaljuste räägib programmi mõjust ja vajadusest koolitada rohkem spetsialiste, kes suudavad edendada tervishoiu digitaliseerimist. Veel küsime, kas ja kuidas peaks AI-d õpetama ning kuidas ja miks on vaja rääkida finantsstiimulitest.

]]> Is digital health about just another app development or collaboration methodology? In this episode of the TalTech Digital Health podcast, host Priit Kruus talks with digital health curriculum program manager Doris Kaljuste and e-health professor Peeter Ross about the early days of the curriculum and its current role in the healthcare landscape. The discussion highlights the need for specialists who can mediate the collaboration between IT and healthcare. Doris Kaljuste comments about the program's impact and the need to train more specialists who can advance the digitalization of healthcare. Additionally, we ask whether and how AI should be taught, and why it is necessary to discuss financial incentives to adopt digital solutions.

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Kas e-tervis on äpiarendus või koostöö-õpe? Miks õppekava loodi? Selles TalTech Digital Health podcasti episoodis räägib saatejuht Priit Kruus e-tervise õppekava programmijuhi Doris Kaljuste ja e-tervise professori Peeter Rossiga õppekava algusaegadest ja tänapäeva rollist Eesti tervishoiumaastikul. Arutelus tuleb välja vajadus spetsialistide järele, kes suudavad vahendada IT ja tervishoiu koostööd. Doris Kaljuste räägib programmi mõjust ja vajadusest koolitada rohkem spetsialiste, kes suudavad edendada tervishoiu digitaliseerimist. Veel küsime, kas ja kuidas peaks AI-d õpetama ning kuidas ja miks on vaja rääkida finantsstiimulitest.

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-15163010 Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:00 +0300 3497 1 16 full false #15 Mariliis Öeren ja Kadi Lubi: kriitilise mõtlemise oskuse arendamisega tuleks alustada juba varakult #15 Mariliis Öeren ja Kadi Lubi: kriitilise mõtlemise oskuse arendamisega tuleks alustada juba varakult Taskuhäälingu viieteistkümnendas episoodis keskendume ennetusele ning selle rakendamisele innovatsiooni ja tehnoloogia abil. Külas on e-tervise magistriprogrammi juht, Kadi Lubi ning Praxise tervise programmi juht, Mariliis Öeren.  Küsime kui suur peaks olema inimese enda vastutus oma tervise eest hoolitsemisel ning milline peaks sealjuures olema riigi roll. Kas ennetuse mõju võib olla ka kahjulik ning miks on oluline allikakriitilisus? Ühtlasi arutleme, kuidas hinnata digilahenduste mõju ning milline võiks selles protsessis olla teadusasutuste roll. 

]]> Taskuhäälingu viieteistkümnendas episoodis keskendume ennetusele ning selle rakendamisele innovatsiooni ja tehnoloogia abil. Külas on e-tervise magistriprogrammi juht, Kadi Lubi ning Praxise tervise programmi juht, Mariliis Öeren.  Küsime kui suur peaks olema inimese enda vastutus oma tervise eest hoolitsemisel ning milline peaks sealjuures olema riigi roll. Kas ennetuse mõju võib olla ka kahjulik ning miks on oluline allikakriitilisus? Ühtlasi arutleme, kuidas hinnata digilahenduste mõju ning milline võiks selles protsessis olla teadusasutuste roll. 

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-11645992 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0200 3874 1 15 full false #14 Kadri Haljas: Tehnoloogia rakendamisel vaimse tervise toetamiseks on olemas vajadus, kuid puudub valmidus #14 Kadri Haljas: Tehnoloogia rakendamisel vaimse tervise toetamiseks on olemas vajadus, kuid puudub valmidus Taskuhäälingu värskes episoodis keskendume vaimsele tervisele. Saate külaliseks on Triumf Health tegevjuht Kadri Haljas. Arutame, milline roll võiks olla tehnoloogilistel lahendustel vaimse tervise toetamisel. Miks on rakenduse välja arendamisel oluline lõppkasutaja kaasamine ning kuidas läbi mängustamise kutsuda esile käitumuslikke muudatusi? Vaatame lähemalt, miks on innovaatiliste lahenduste loomisel oluline teadus- ja tõenduspõhisus ning mis lihtsustaks vaimse tervise lahenduste turule jõudmist ja kättesaadavust? Taskuhäälingu neljateistkümnes episood on salvestatud 16. veebruaril.

]]> Taskuhäälingu värskes episoodis keskendume vaimsele tervisele. Saate külaliseks on Triumf Health tegevjuht Kadri Haljas. Arutame, milline roll võiks olla tehnoloogilistel lahendustel vaimse tervise toetamisel. Miks on rakenduse välja arendamisel oluline lõppkasutaja kaasamine ning kuidas läbi mängustamise kutsuda esile käitumuslikke muudatusi? Vaatame lähemalt, miks on innovaatiliste lahenduste loomisel oluline teadus- ja tõenduspõhisus ning mis lihtsustaks vaimse tervise lahenduste turule jõudmist ja kättesaadavust? Taskuhäälingu neljateistkümnes episood on salvestatud 16. veebruaril.

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-10246280 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0200 3590 1 14 full false #13 Julius Juurmaa: Meil on valida, kas usaldame teadmisi või protsessi, mis need meile toob #13 Julius Juurmaa: Meil on valida, kas usaldame teadmisi või protsessi, mis need meile toob Taskuhäälingu kolmeteistkümnendas episoodis on külas Ida-Tallinna Keskhaigla radioloog ning TalTech külalisõppejõud Dr. Julius Juurmaa. Arutame, milline on arstlik mõtlemine ning miks tuleks teadmistest rohkem usaldada protsessi. Küsime, kas mõtlemisprotsessi erinevaid etappe on võimalik lihtsustada tehnoloogiliste lahendustega. Miks on meditsiinis oluline süstemaatiline lähenemine ning kas tulevikus võiks arsti asendada tehisintellekt?

]]> Taskuhäälingu kolmeteistkümnendas episoodis on külas Ida-Tallinna Keskhaigla radioloog ning TalTech külalisõppejõud Dr. Julius Juurmaa. Arutame, milline on arstlik mõtlemine ning miks tuleks teadmistest rohkem usaldada protsessi. Küsime, kas mõtlemisprotsessi erinevaid etappe on võimalik lihtsustada tehnoloogiliste lahendustega. Miks on meditsiinis oluline süstemaatiline lähenemine ning kas tulevikus võiks arsti asendada tehisintellekt?

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-9760466 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0200 4403 1 13 full false #12 Ants Nõmper: Seaduste ja riigi ülesanne on eelkõige inimest õiges suunas nügida #12 Ants Nõmper: Seaduste ja riigi ülesanne on eelkõige inimest õiges suunas nügida Uues episoodis vestleme Ellex Raidla juhtivpartneri ning vandeadvokaadi Ants Nõmperiga. Ants on Eesti üks tunnustatumaid meditsiiniõiguse eksperte ning Eesti ainukese meditsiiniõiguse õpiku autor. Taskuhäälingu kaheteistkümnendas osas arutame, kui paindlik on Eesti õigusruum tervishoiuinnovatsiooni suhtes. Kuidas võiks süsteem anda inimesele tõuke oma tervisekäitumise muutmiseks ja parendamiseks? Mis on mittesüüline vastutuskindlustus ning miks ei ole seda seni Eestis rakendatud? Vaatame ka lähemalt, milline võiks olla usaldusele suunatud tervishoiusüsteem ning millised võimalused on üleeuroopaliste tervishoiuintegratsioonide loomiseks.

]]> Uues episoodis vestleme Ellex Raidla juhtivpartneri ning vandeadvokaadi Ants Nõmperiga. Ants on Eesti üks tunnustatumaid meditsiiniõiguse eksperte ning Eesti ainukese meditsiiniõiguse õpiku autor. Taskuhäälingu kaheteistkümnendas osas arutame, kui paindlik on Eesti õigusruum tervishoiuinnovatsiooni suhtes. Kuidas võiks süsteem anda inimesele tõuke oma tervisekäitumise muutmiseks ja parendamiseks? Mis on mittesüüline vastutuskindlustus ning miks ei ole seda seni Eestis rakendatud? Vaatame ka lähemalt, milline võiks olla usaldusele suunatud tervishoiusüsteem ning millised võimalused on üleeuroopaliste tervishoiuintegratsioonide loomiseks.

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-9491903 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0200 3669 1 12 full false #11 Kerli Linna: Selleks, et saada ülevaadet inimese diagnoosidest, ei peaks läbi käima kümmet dokumenti #11 Kerli Linna: Selleks, et saada ülevaadet inimese diagnoosidest, ei peaks läbi käima kümmet dokumenti Taskuhäälingu uues episoodis on meil külas Tervise ja Heaolu Infosüsteemide Keskuse andmekorraldustalituse juhataja Kerli Linna. Räägime terviseandmete tähtsusest ning milline mõju oli andmekasutusele COVID-19 kriisil. Mis on andmekvaliteet, kuidas andmeid kogutakse ning milliseid standardeid selleks kasutatakse? Arutleme, kuidas hõlbustada tervishoiutöötajate andmete kasutamist, tagades sealjuures lõppkasutaja mugavus. Ühtlasi vaatame lähemalt, milline nägi välja COVID-19 sertifikaadi loomisprotsess nii Eesti kui ka Euroopa tasandil.


]]> Taskuhäälingu uues episoodis on meil külas Tervise ja Heaolu Infosüsteemide Keskuse andmekorraldustalituse juhataja Kerli Linna. Räägime terviseandmete tähtsusest ning milline mõju oli andmekasutusele COVID-19 kriisil. Mis on andmekvaliteet, kuidas andmeid kogutakse ning milliseid standardeid selleks kasutatakse? Arutleme, kuidas hõlbustada tervishoiutöötajate andmete kasutamist, tagades sealjuures lõppkasutaja mugavus. Ühtlasi vaatame lähemalt, milline nägi välja COVID-19 sertifikaadi loomisprotsess nii Eesti kui ka Euroopa tasandil.


]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-9353751 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0300 4315 1 11 full false #10 Arvamusfestival: HealthTech ja Eesti tervishoiuinnovatsioon #10 Arvamusfestival: HealthTech ja Eesti tervishoiuinnovatsioon Eestist on välja kasvanud juba 7 ükssarvikut – idufirmat, mille hinnatav väärtus ületab 1 miljard eurot. Meie idusektor õitseb ja kasvab mühinal. Kus aga asub maailma innovatsiooni kontekstis Eesti tervishoid? Toome teieni 13. augustil toimunud Arvamusfestivali paneeldiskussiooni salvestuse. Vestlust juhib Dermtesti tegevjuht ja TalTechi lektor, Priit Kruus. Paneelis osalevad Taavi Einaste - Nortali partner ja tervishoiutehnoloogiate juht, Karl-Henrik Peterson - Haigekassa juhatuse liige, Erki Mölder - Health Founders tervisetehnoloogiate ärikiirendi üks asutajatest, Terje Peetso - PERHi juhatuse liige, dr Diana Ingerainen, perearst. 

]]> Eestist on välja kasvanud juba 7 ükssarvikut – idufirmat, mille hinnatav väärtus ületab 1 miljard eurot. Meie idusektor õitseb ja kasvab mühinal. Kus aga asub maailma innovatsiooni kontekstis Eesti tervishoid? Toome teieni 13. augustil toimunud Arvamusfestivali paneeldiskussiooni salvestuse. Vestlust juhib Dermtesti tegevjuht ja TalTechi lektor, Priit Kruus. Paneelis osalevad Taavi Einaste - Nortali partner ja tervishoiutehnoloogiate juht, Karl-Henrik Peterson - Haigekassa juhatuse liige, Erki Mölder - Health Founders tervisetehnoloogiate ärikiirendi üks asutajatest, Terje Peetso - PERHi juhatuse liige, dr Diana Ingerainen, perearst. 

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-9313935 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0300 4697 tervishoid, innovatsioon, startup, e-tervis 1 10 full false #9 Priit Tohver: Change management is not only a question of resources and regulations, it is about getting people on board #9 Priit Tohver: Change management is not only a question of resources and regulations, it is about getting people on board In this episode Priit Tohver, the Head of Quality at North Estonia Medical Center, talks what is the meaning behind quality in healthcare. We discuss how to manage change in a hospital environment and implement new processes for quality improvement. Who should be involved and what are the first steps that need to be taken to implement any kind of change processes at a hospital? Priit also shares his thoughts on current financing models as well as the importance of research in regards to innovation at hospitals. We take a look at how to create a better safety culture at a hospital and whether we have enough data to measure quality in healthcare. As Priit's prior role was at the Ministry of Social Affairs, we also explore his position as an Advisor for Digital Service Innovation and Development as well as his experience in developing the Estonian contact tracing app HOIA.

]]> In this episode Priit Tohver, the Head of Quality at North Estonia Medical Center, talks what is the meaning behind quality in healthcare. We discuss how to manage change in a hospital environment and implement new processes for quality improvement. Who should be involved and what are the first steps that need to be taken to implement any kind of change processes at a hospital? Priit also shares his thoughts on current financing models as well as the importance of research in regards to innovation at hospitals. We take a look at how to create a better safety culture at a hospital and whether we have enough data to measure quality in healthcare. As Priit's prior role was at the Ministry of Social Affairs, we also explore his position as an Advisor for Digital Service Innovation and Development as well as his experience in developing the Estonian contact tracing app HOIA.

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-8448972 Mon, 03 May 2021 14:00:00 +0300 4112 1 9 full false #8 Piret Hirv: Kõige elujõulisemad innovaatilised lahendused tervises sünnivad arsti, patsiendi ja tehnoloogiaarendaja ühise koostööna #8 Piret Hirv: Kõige elujõulisemad innovaatilised lahendused tervises sünnivad arsti, patsiendi ja tehnoloogiaarendaja ühise koostööna Taskuhäälingu kaheksandas episoodis on Priit Kruusi külaliseks Tallinna Teaduspark Tehnopoli tervisevaldkonna ja Connected Health klastri juht Piret Hirv. Räägime muutustest tervishoiusüsteemis, kuidas jõuda parimate tulemusteni innovaatiliste lahenduste arendamisel ning milline on selles klastri roll. Miks ei ole seni Eestis sirgunud ühtki digitervise ükssarvikut ning millist tuge alustavad ettevõtted oma idee arendamisel ja turule toomisel vajaksid? Arutame, kas Eesti vajab uut e-tervise strateegiat ja vaatame lähemalt, millised on ettevõtete ootused riigile ning mida oleks vaja, et ettevõtete koostöö haiglatega oleks võimalikult lihtne ja sujuv.

]]> Taskuhäälingu kaheksandas episoodis on Priit Kruusi külaliseks Tallinna Teaduspark Tehnopoli tervisevaldkonna ja Connected Health klastri juht Piret Hirv. Räägime muutustest tervishoiusüsteemis, kuidas jõuda parimate tulemusteni innovaatiliste lahenduste arendamisel ning milline on selles klastri roll. Miks ei ole seni Eestis sirgunud ühtki digitervise ükssarvikut ning millist tuge alustavad ettevõtted oma idee arendamisel ja turule toomisel vajaksid? Arutame, kas Eesti vajab uut e-tervise strateegiat ja vaatame lähemalt, millised on ettevõtete ootused riigile ning mida oleks vaja, et ettevõtete koostöö haiglatega oleks võimalikult lihtne ja sujuv.

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-8383164 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0300 4846 1 8 full false #7 Tarmo Pihl: The aim of telehealth is not to substitute face-to-face with a phone call but to digitise the whole journey of a patient #7 Tarmo Pihl: The aim of telehealth is not to substitute face-to-face with a phone call but to digitise the whole journey of a patient During the past year COVID-19 has had unprecedented impact on digital health. The situation has changed specifically in regards to telehealth and its public acceptance. In our seventh episode we chat with Tarmo Pihl, the Founder and CEO of a telehealth company MinuDoc. We talk about how to build a successful telehealth company and what components need to be in place to offer high-quality service. Tarmo also shares tips on how to expand your digital health company and scale your business to other markets. Moreover, we discuss why the healthcare market in general is especially difficult to take on and how could a national healthcare digitisation strategy help entrepreneurs to find focus as well as develop their innovative solutions further.

]]> During the past year COVID-19 has had unprecedented impact on digital health. The situation has changed specifically in regards to telehealth and its public acceptance. In our seventh episode we chat with Tarmo Pihl, the Founder and CEO of a telehealth company MinuDoc. We talk about how to build a successful telehealth company and what components need to be in place to offer high-quality service. Tarmo also shares tips on how to expand your digital health company and scale your business to other markets. Moreover, we discuss why the healthcare market in general is especially difficult to take on and how could a national healthcare digitisation strategy help entrepreneurs to find focus as well as develop their innovative solutions further.

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-7784998 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0200 4572 telehealth, telemedicine, digital health podcast, health innovation, change management 1 7 full false #6 Taavi Einaste: Change is inevitable – figure out the positives, talk about the negatives and manage expectations #6 Taavi Einaste: Change is inevitable – figure out the positives, talk about the negatives and manage expectations In this episode we dive into the world of electronic health records. Taavi Einaste, Partner at Nortal  and Board Member for COVID-19 passport SimplyGO , talks about his experience in implementing hospital information systems and EHRs in Estonia and abroad. Are there any differences between countries, when it comes to implementing EHRs? We take a look at the examples of Finland, Lithuania and Abu Dhabi, discuss why are EHRs one of the most complicated information systems out there and why is it important to always have the support of the top management of the hospital during the implementation process. Taavi also shares what has worked well in EHR implementation and explains what is the role of prototyping and visual representation in it. As Taavi's prior role was the CEO of Nortal Germany, we also take a closer look at the German healthcare market and their approach in implementing digital innovations.

]]> In this episode we dive into the world of electronic health records. Taavi Einaste, Partner at Nortal  and Board Member for COVID-19 passport SimplyGO , talks about his experience in implementing hospital information systems and EHRs in Estonia and abroad. Are there any differences between countries, when it comes to implementing EHRs? We take a look at the examples of Finland, Lithuania and Abu Dhabi, discuss why are EHRs one of the most complicated information systems out there and why is it important to always have the support of the top management of the hospital during the implementation process. Taavi also shares what has worked well in EHR implementation and explains what is the role of prototyping and visual representation in it. As Taavi's prior role was the CEO of Nortal Germany, we also take a closer look at the German healthcare market and their approach in implementing digital innovations.

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-7556356 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0200 4299 electronic health records, hospital information systems, EHR, digital health, health innovation, change management 1 6 full false #5 Uku Vainik: Randomised controlled trial is the king, but there are new alternatives #5 Uku Vainik: Randomised controlled trial is the king, but there are new alternatives In our 5th episode we talk with Uku Vainik, who is a health researcher interested in obesity, eating behaviours, and their health impact. We discuss scientific research in the field of psychology and what are the aspects that should be taken into account, when looking at human behaviour. Are specific personality traits relevant in shaping one’s behaviour and can we profile health messages in a way that they would target a specific group of people? We also discuss, when is the right time to turn to a psychology expert when designing health interventions and what are the best methods to evaluate new technologies besides RCT? Finally, Uku shares two very valuable learning points on how to stay healthy and look at the aspect of probability in your everyday life.

]]> In our 5th episode we talk with Uku Vainik, who is a health researcher interested in obesity, eating behaviours, and their health impact. We discuss scientific research in the field of psychology and what are the aspects that should be taken into account, when looking at human behaviour. Are specific personality traits relevant in shaping one’s behaviour and can we profile health messages in a way that they would target a specific group of people? We also discuss, when is the right time to turn to a psychology expert when designing health interventions and what are the best methods to evaluate new technologies besides RCT? Finally, Uku shares two very valuable learning points on how to stay healthy and look at the aspect of probability in your everyday life.

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-7306927 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0200 4112 Food behaviour, health behaviour, psychology, obesity, health innovation 1 5 full false #4 Ksenia Kapoor: Data is the blood of healthcare #4 Ksenia Kapoor: Data is the blood of healthcare In this episode our guest is Ksenia Kapoor. Ksenia works as Senior Director for a leading digital health company in the USA, helping reduce total cost of care, improve clinical quality and simplify healthcare administration. She is a graduate of TalTech and a digital health specialist with vast experience in the healthcare market of the United States of America. Ksenia shares a closer look at the healthcare world of the US and how it has changed over time. We also explore the differences between the States and Europe, definition of value based healthcare and what it translates into for the patient? We discuss how data can contribute to value based care, how we can aid patients and doctors in finding value and the role of digital health is in this process. 

]]> In this episode our guest is Ksenia Kapoor. Ksenia works as Senior Director for a leading digital health company in the USA, helping reduce total cost of care, improve clinical quality and simplify healthcare administration. She is a graduate of TalTech and a digital health specialist with vast experience in the healthcare market of the United States of America. Ksenia shares a closer look at the healthcare world of the US and how it has changed over time. We also explore the differences between the States and Europe, definition of value based healthcare and what it translates into for the patient? We discuss how data can contribute to value based care, how we can aid patients and doctors in finding value and the role of digital health is in this process. 

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-7176853 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0200 3695 TalTech Digital Health, change management, value based healthcare, healthcare digitalisation 1 4 full false #3 Triin Habicht: Oluline on aru saada, kus täna oleme ja kus tahaksime tulevikus olla ning kuidas rahastamine aitab seda tagada #3 Triin Habicht: Oluline on aru saada, kus täna oleme ja kus tahaksime tulevikus olla ning kuidas rahastamine aitab seda tagada Kolmandas episoodis on Priit Kruusi vestluskaaslaseks WHO tervishoiuekspert Triin Habicht. Räägime tervishoiu rahastamisest ning Haigekassa rollist Eesti tervishoiusüsteemi edendamisel. Vaatame tagasi esimestele sammudele tervishoiu digitaliseerimisel ning küsime, milline peaks olema rahastaja funktsioon tervishoiu tulevikusuundade arendamisel. Kas tükipõhine rahastamine on oma aja ära elanud ning peaksime vaatama väärtuspõhise rahastamise suunas? Kuidas panna tervishoiuteenuse osutajad rohkem vastutama inimese tervise eest ning kuidas arendada teenuse kvaliteeti?


]]> Kolmandas episoodis on Priit Kruusi vestluskaaslaseks WHO tervishoiuekspert Triin Habicht. Räägime tervishoiu rahastamisest ning Haigekassa rollist Eesti tervishoiusüsteemi edendamisel. Vaatame tagasi esimestele sammudele tervishoiu digitaliseerimisel ning küsime, milline peaks olema rahastaja funktsioon tervishoiu tulevikusuundade arendamisel. Kas tükipõhine rahastamine on oma aja ära elanud ning peaksime vaatama väärtuspõhise rahastamise suunas? Kuidas panna tervishoiuteenuse osutajad rohkem vastutama inimese tervise eest ning kuidas arendada teenuse kvaliteeti?


]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-6891482 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0200 4443 TalTech Digital Health, change management, healthcare financing, healthcare digitalisation 1 3 full false #2 Ain Aaviksoo: It is the change from individuals rather than from one institution that makes the difference #2 Ain Aaviksoo: It is the change from individuals rather than from one institution that makes the difference Get ready to sit down with Ain Aaviksoo, the Chief Medical Officer at Guardtime. Ain has been involved with innovation in healthcare from very early on and probably started the first digital health startup more than 20 years ago. In this episode we discuss, why change and innovation in healthcare takes time, but sometimes even a tiny shift can have great impact. What is the role of purpose and story in an organisation and why having enthusiasm can be an important driving force? We also touch upon the WHO Digital COVID-19 Vaccination Infrastructure cooperation project, where Guardtime will be leading the first stage of the implementation.

]]> Get ready to sit down with Ain Aaviksoo, the Chief Medical Officer at Guardtime. Ain has been involved with innovation in healthcare from very early on and probably started the first digital health startup more than 20 years ago. In this episode we discuss, why change and innovation in healthcare takes time, but sometimes even a tiny shift can have great impact. What is the role of purpose and story in an organisation and why having enthusiasm can be an important driving force? We also touch upon the WHO Digital COVID-19 Vaccination Infrastructure cooperation project, where Guardtime will be leading the first stage of the implementation.

]]> TalTech Digital Health Buzzsprout-6454867 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:00:00 +0200 3890 TalTech Digital Health, change management, digital health startups, health innovation, healthtech 1 2 full false #1 Diana Ingerainen: Igale inimesele oma tervise SWOT analüüs #1 Diana Ingerainen: Igale inimesele oma tervise SWOT analüüs Külas on üdini innovatsiooniusku perearst Dr. Diana Ingerainen Järveotsa Perearstikeskusest. Priit Kruus uurib temalt, kuidas perearstid tegelikult mõtlevad. Kuidas võiks lähitulevikus inimeste tervise juhtimine välja näha? Kuidas saab tehnoloogia arste võimestada? Lisaks arutletakse, kui lihtne on ise muutustega kohaneda ning kui proaktiivne peab ise inimese või organisatsioonina olema.

]]> Külas on üdini innovatsiooniusku perearst Dr. Diana Ingerainen Järveotsa Perearstikeskusest. Priit Kruus uurib temalt, kuidas perearstid tegelikult mõtlevad. Kuidas võiks lähitulevikus inimeste tervise juhtimine välja näha? Kuidas saab tehnoloogia arste võimestada? Lisaks arutletakse, kui lihtne on ise muutustega kohaneda ning kui proaktiivne peab ise inimese või organisatsioonina olema.

]]> Buzzsprout-6140473 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0200 3189 TalTech, TalTechDigitalHealth, digital health, healthcare innovation, healthcare, change management 1 1 full false