International Society for Telemedicine & e-Health - ISFTEH

17/02/2026

Women driving digital health innovation are not simply changing the conversation - they are closing gaps, expanding access, and improving health outcomes for populations worldwide.

Save the date: March 6, 2026
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RfJe7DnBSdanVYFW6C05_g

11/02/2026

Join us as we hear from dynamic women spanning 5 continents leading digital transformation of healthcare globally. Covering multiple facets of the digital health ecosystem, this event brings together bold ideas for transforming healthcare and access, insights from learned leadership experiences and connection with a global community of women driving change.



🗣️ Women in Digital Health
💻 Register at: https://lnkd.in/gRESGhsz
📆 March 6, 2026, 2pm UTC

04/02/2026

Join us on February 11th, 2026 for insights into India's ecosystem.

This session is part of a series of webinars, organized by national member societies of the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth. In this session, the Telemedicine Society of India , brings together some of its members to present digital health regulation, initiatives and success stories.

💻 Register at: https://bit.ly/India-Digital-Health-Ecosystem
📅 February 11, 2026 - 2:00pm UTC

28/01/2026

The International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth presents a one-of-a-kind global virtual event amplifying women leading digital health worldwide in recognition of International Women’s Day.

📆 Friday, March 6, 2026.
💻 Save the date and register here: https://bit.ly/WomenInDigitalHealth
ℹ️ More details will be announced soon.

15/01/2026

Rewatch the webinar on "Effectiveness of Care Services - Case Studies from " at https://youtu.be/fqjrvw4-BWE.

This session, part of a series of webinars presented by national member societies of the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth, features the Suomen Telelääketieteen ja e-Health seura (Finnish Society of Telemedicine and eHealth) and their members presenting digital health experiences and initiatives from Finland.

Next session: February 11th, with Telemedicine Society of India and focus on India. Stay tuned for more details.

This session is part of a series of webinars, organized by national member societies of the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth. In this session...

09/01/2026

Join us on January 14th, 2026 for insights into the effectiveness of with presentations of several case studies from Finland.

This session is part of a new series of webinars, organized by national member societies of the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth. In this session, the Finnish Society of Telemedicine and eHealth (FSTeH - Suomen Telelääketieteen ja e-Health seura, one of the oldest telemedicine societies in the world, brings together some of its members to present digital health services that have been implemented in Finland.

💻 Register at: https://bit.ly/EffectivenessofDigitalHealthCareServices
📅 January 14, 2026 - 1:00pm UTC

Speakers/topics:

Paulus Torkki, Associate Professor of Healthcare Operations Management, University of Helsinki
Focusing his studies on value-based management of health care systems. The specific interest is to understand value in digital health services, both from cost-effectiveness and value cocreation perspectives. The presentation will focus on scientific evidence of the current digital health solutions.

Silja Kosola, MD, Adjunct Professor, Research Director at Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Western Uusimaa is one of the largest wellbeing services counties in Finland. Silja will introduce the many ways in which artificial intelligence and digital solutions are being developed and utilized for more efficient provision of services.

Jaana Kotila, Development Manager, Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS)
Health Village: A Model of Excellence in Digital Development Co-Created Through University Hospital Collaboration. Health Village stands as a pioneering example of how close collaboration between university hospitals can produce innovative, user-centered digital solutions. By combining clinical expertise, shared resources and a unified vision, the initiative has created a digital ecosystem that enhances access to care and sets a new benchmark for nationwide cooperation.

Moderators:

Elina Laukka, Treasurer, Finnish Society of Telemedicine and eHealth & Principal Lecturer, Oulu University of Applied Sciences

Outi Ahonen, President, Finnish Society of Telemedicine and eHealth & Principal Lecturer, Laurea University of Applied Sciences

08/01/2026

We are pleased to welcome UZA (Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen / Antwerp University Hospital) and their UZA@home service as a member in the ISfTeH global network!

UZA@home offers high-quality hospital expertise, delivered at home. For a growing number of conditions, patients can follow a care pathway that includes structured home monitoring. With UZA@home, a dedicated team from UZA follows the patient’s health remotely, allowing recovery to continue in the comfort of familiar surroundings. When useful, health updates are securely shared with the patient’s GP or treating specialist.

Home follow-up through UZA@home consists of several modules, such as monitoring with connected devices, digital questionnaires or diaries, personalised patient education and videoconsultations.

More info at www.uza.be/nl/thuisopvolging-uzahome.

17/12/2025

Join us on January 14th, 2026 for insights into the effectiveness of with presentations of several case studies from Finland.

This session is part of a new series of webinars, organized by national member societies of the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth. In this session, the Finnish Society of Telemedicine and eHealth (FSTeH - Suomen Telelääketieteen ja e-Health seura), one of the oldest telemedicine societies in the world, brings together some of its members to present digital health services that have been implemented in Finland.

💻 Register at: https://bit.ly/EffectivenessofDigitalHealthCareServices
📅 January 14, 2026 - 1:00pm UTC

Speakers/topics:

Paulus Torkki, Associate Professor of Healthcare Operations Management, University of Helsinki
Focusing his studies on value-based management of health care systems. The specific interest is to understand value in digital health services, both from cost-effectiveness and value cocreation perspectives. The presentation will focus on scientific evidence of the current digital health solutions.

Silja Kosola, MD, Adjunct Professor, Research Director at Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Western Uusimaa is one of the largest wellbeing services counties in Finland. Silja will introduce the many ways in which artificial intelligence and digital solutions are being developed and utilized for more efficient provision of services.

Jaana Kotila, Development Manager, Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS)
Health Village: A Model of Excellence in Digital Development Co-Created Through University Hospital Collaboration. Health Village stands as a pioneering example of how close collaboration between university hospitals can produce innovative, user-centered digital solutions. By combining clinical expertise, shared resources and a unified vision, the initiative has created a digital ecosystem that enhances access to care and sets a new benchmark for nationwide cooperation (https://www.terveyskyla.fi/en/information-about-health-village).

Moderators:

Elina Laukka, Treasurer, Finnish Society of Telemedicine and eHealth & Principal Lecturer, Oulu University of Applied Sciences

Outi Ahonen, President, Finnish Society of Telemedicine and eHealth & Principal Lecturer, Laurea University of Applied Sciences

15/12/2025

New research published by ISfTeH member Dr. Motti Haimi:

Usage in Israel in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Retrospective Cohort Study of Intersectional Sociodemographic Patterns and Implications

Telehealth has become a transformative health care delivery approach post the COVID-19 pandemic. Although telehealth improves health care access and reduces disparities, mounting evidence suggests usage patterns may exacerbate pre-existing health care inequities. Understanding these patterns across diverse populations is crucial for equitable digital health implementation.

Background: Telehealth has emerged as a transformative approach to healthcare delivery, particularly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although telehealth has been shown to improve access to healthcare services and reduce healthcare disparities, there is mounting evidence that telehealth consump...

27/11/2025

Are you at Global Digital Health Forum www.gdhf.digital next week? Join our Global Telehealth Community of Practice ( ) partners for the Solutions Lab: co-creating practical pathways for policy, financing and scale.

19/11/2025

Welcome Instapract as corporate member in the global ISfTeH network!

InstaPract offers secure digital health platforms designed for hospitals, clinics, small practices, and independent healthcare professionals to enhance services, improve patient reach, and drive revenue growth.

More at www.instapract.com

31/10/2025

Really looking forward to this session today! President, Dr. Michele Griffith, serves as moderator amongst these noteworthy leaders in the field:

Jamelia Hand, CEO, Vantage Clinical Consulting, LLC
David Barzilai, CEO, Barzilai Longevity Consulting
Ahmed Otokiti, Physician Informaticist, Mount Sinai Health System
Zahid Ali, Founder, TECHMEDO

2025: Smart Technology Transformation in Healthcare, taking place on October 30–31 at the Historic GE Building, ILR Conference Center (12th Floor), New York.
https://telehealth.conv2xsymposium.com

🎙️ Panel: Virtual Empathy — Building Human Connections in Telehealth
🕑 2:20 – 2:45 PM (EDT)

They’ll explore how to foster trust, empathy, and connection in virtual care, and how can enhance not replace the human experience in healthcare.