Evening Exchange with Hans Erik Henriksen: Insights from Denmark and Australia

On Wednesday, 7 August, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, the Centre for Healthcare Knowledge & Innovation will host an evening exchange with Hans Erik Henriksen, CEO of Epital Health and former CEO of Healthcare DENMARK.

This evening exchange will explore Denmark’s healthcare reform and its implications for the global healthcare landscape, contextualising this for Australian purposes. Through three discussions we’ll unravel the intricacies of healthcare transformation, digitalisation for supporting home treatment, and ways to advance elderly care.

Register now and receive an exclusive interview with Hans, along with supporting resources, to better understand the differences in the Australian and Danish healthcare systems.

Conversation 1: Denmark’s Healthcare Transformation
6:00pm
Gain insight into Denmark’s transformational health reform and the strategies employed to successfully shift care delivery from hospitals to primary healthcare, municipalities, and outpatient clinics. Learn how Denmark has redefined healthcare delivery to prioritise preventive care, enhance accessibility, and improve patient outcomes, alongside exploration of initiatives in Australia.

Facilitated by Monika Wheeler, CEO Healthy North Coast

Conversation 2: Digitalisation for Supporting Home Treatment
7:00pm
Delve into the innovative digital solutions driving Denmark’s home treatment initiatives, including services like Sundhed.dk, Medicinkortet, Sundhedsjournalen, and Min læge. Explore the role of technology in empowering patients, streamlining communication, and improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery, with reflections on Australian digital healthcare advancements.

Facilitated by Ian Treweek, District Director Digital Health, Mid North Coast Local Health District

Conversation 3: Advancing Elderly Care
8:00pm
Discover Denmark’s approach to advancing elderly care to improve the quality of life for senior citizens and support healthcare professionals in delivering comprehensive care, rehabilitation, and prevention services. Gain insights into the initiatives shaping elderly care policies and practices, and the opportunities for innovation and collaboration, with comparisons to Australian initiatives.

Facilitated by Associate Professor Kate Huggins, Senior Researcher, Institute for Health Transformation Deakin University

About the Centre for Healthcare Knowledge & Innovation

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