# Digital Literacy * **Definition:** The ability to effectively and critically navigate, evaluate, and create information using a range of digital technologies in the context of healthcare, enabling individuals to access health information, communicate with healthcare providers, and utilize digital health tools for improved health outcomes. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / Digital Literacy ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Digital Literacy**, for healthcare technology leaders * 3.6K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/13/2025 | [**Saudi Arabia Digital Health Market Forecast & Opportunity Report 2024-2025 & 2030 ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/saudi-arabia-digital-health-market-091200696.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 5/5/2025 | [**Digital Health in Indonesia - The Rise of Technology in a Growing Ecosystem - Medium**](https://medium.com/@bayuadiramadhan/digital-health-in-indonesia-the-rise-of-technology-in-a-growing-ecosystem-d9240210ffbe) | [[Medium]] | | 4/25/2025 | [**Patient-Centric Care: Advancements in Digital Health Tools**](https://www.cioreview.com/news/patientcentric-care-advancements-in-digital-health-tools-nid-40926-cid-281.html) | [[CIO Review]] | | 4/15/2025 | [**New PAHO program boosts digital literacy for health care workers - Paul Sonnier - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/psonnier_new-paho-program-boosts-digital-literacy-activity-7317948509511458816--CJP) | [[Linkedin]] | | 4/7/2025 | [**Creating technology 'champions' with digital literacy education for staff - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/video/creating-technology-champions-digital-literacy-education-staff) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**News 3/5/25**](https://histalk2.com/2025/03/04/news-3-5-25/) | [[HISTalk]] | | 2/27/2025 | [**Caregility Unveils Next-Gen Virtual Care Coordination and AI-Powered Innovation at HIMSS 2025**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/caregility-unveils-next-gen-virtual-162000526.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/18/2025 | [**CodeMonkey Launches Comprehensive Digital Literacy Curriculum for K-8 Students**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/codemonkey-launches-comprehensive-digital-literacy-155500159.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/15/2025 | [**Telemedicine Coverage - Page 2 of 28 - MedCity News**](https://medcitynews.com/category/telemedicine/page/2/?utm_source=TrendMD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=MedCity_News_TrendMD_0) | [[MedCity News]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**Corporate Training Market to grow by USD 43.86 Billion (2025-2029), driven by ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/corporate-training-market-to-grow-by-usd-43-86-billion-2025-2029-driven-by-cost-effective-e-learning-report-with-market-evolution-powered-by-ai---technavio-302368583.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**Corporate Training Market to Grow by USD 43.86 Billion (2025-2029), Boosted by ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/corporate-training-market-to-grow-by-usd-43-86-billion-2025-2029-boosted-by-cost-effective-e-learning-modules-ai-driving-market-transformation---technavio-302370190.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/3/2025 | [**Healthcare Technology Barriers Among Older Adults - by Kelly Emrick MBA, Ph.D. - Medium**](https://medium.com/@emrick.kelly/healthcare-technology-barriers-among-older-adults-757c5ba7c685) | [[Medium]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**Technology As A Healthcare Equalizer: Closing The Digital Divide - Forbes**](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/01/31/technology-as-a-healthcare-equalizer-closing-the-digital-divide/) | [[Forbes]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**Smart Healthcare Market to Grow by USD 125.7 Billion (2024-2028), Rising Demand for ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/smart-healthcare-market-grow-usd-224300031.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**IDC Directions: The META region's path to AI-Driven digital transformation - CIO**](https://www.cio.com/article/3811997/idc-directions-the-meta-regions-path-to-ai-driven-digital-transformation.html) | [[CIO]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**Global Pharmaceutical R&D Outsourcing Market Research 2025 - Now Available - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250129751453/en/Global-Pharmaceutical-RD-Outsourcing-Market-Research-2025-Now-Available---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/27/2024 | [**The Health IT Needed to Implement Harris' Medicare Home Care Proposal**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/12/27/the-health-it-needed-to-implement-harris-medicare-home-care-proposal/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Becoming a Data-Driven Healthcare Organisation: Info-Tech Releases New Blueprint for ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/becoming-a-data-driven-healthcare-organisation-info-tech-releases-new-blueprint-for-maximising-data-insights-in-a-complex-environment-302333186.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/18/2024 | [**Strengthening Digital Health Infrastructure Can Transform Telehealth and Improve Patient ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/strengthening-digital-health-infrastructure-transform-202300508.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 10/31/2024 | [**The Integration of Digital Health Education in Modern Nursing**](https://healthcareguys.com/2024/10/31/the-integration-of-digital-health-education-in-modern-nursing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-integration-of-digital-health-education-in-modern-nursing) | [[The Healthcare Guys]] | | 9/2/2024 | [**Health Kiosk Market Surges to USD 3.29 Billion by 2030, Propelled by 12.17AGR - Verified Market Reports®**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/health-kiosk-market-surges-to-usd-3-29-billion-by-2030--propelled-by-12-17-cagr---verified-market-reports-302235974.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/21/2024 | [**Electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment (eCOA) Solution Market Projected to Reach ... - WhaTech**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/it/869268-electronic-clinical-outcome-assessment-ecoa-solution-market-projected-to-reach-5-9-billion-by-2031-driven-by-digital-health-advancements.html) | whatech.com | | 8/12/2024 | [**Passport Seva Program Focuses on Speed, Scale, Security and Sustainability : feels Golok ...**](https://apacnewsnetwork.com/2024/08/passport-seva-program-focuses-on-speed-scale-security-and-sustainability-feels-golok-kumar-simli-principal-advisor-cto-ministry-of-external-affairs-goi/) | apacnewsnetwork.com | | 7/22/2024 | [**Top 3 Trends in Nursing in 2024, So Far - HealthLeaders Media**](https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/cno/top-3-trends-nursing-2024-so-far) | [[HealthLeaders Media]] | | 7/2/2024 | [**NITDA, ACEPHAP To Leverage Digital Technology For Healthcare Improvement**](https://sciencenigeria.com/nitda-acephap-to-leverage-digital-technology-for-healthcare-improvement/) | sciencenigeria.com | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Connected Nation**: An organization focused on enhancing digital literacy and inclusion, having trained over 100,000 digital learners. - **CodeMonkey**: A company that has launched a Digital Literacy Curriculum for K-8 students, focusing on digital literacy and online safety. - **Kinetic**: A fiber internet provider that offers a Digital Literacy Program aimed at teaching essential computer skills to individuals of all ages. - **Fidelis Care**: Awarded grants to support health literacy and digital literacy initiatives in rural areas. - **Vicky Tilton**: Chief Nursing Officer emphasizing the need for upskilling nurses in digital literacy to adapt to advanced technologies. - **PAHO**: The Pan American Health Organization, which is launching a Digital Literacy Program to enhance the digital skills of health workers across the Americas. - **NITDA**: National Information Technology Development Agency in Nigeria, focusing on enhancing digital literacy and healthcare through technology. - **Beacon Broadband**: Launched the 'Connected Senior' program to improve digital literacy among seniors. - **Thomas Jefferson University**: Conducted research on barriers to digital health access for the Latino population. - **Icario**: A company that has launched the Digital Bridge program to improve broadband access and digital literacy for Medicaid and Medicare members. - **DCH Health System**: Reached Level 9 status in digital transformation, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards technological advancement. - **MEDITECH**: A key technology provider whose Expanse platform is utilized by healthcare organizations to enhance digital maturity and patient care. - **Agilon Health Inc.**: A healthcare technology company focused on enhancing patient care through digital solutions. - **Valley Health System**: Recognized for 24 consecutive years as a Digital Health Most Wired Level 9 organization, emphasizing safety and reliability through advanced digital technologies. - **Info-Tech Research Group**: Released a blueprint for IT leaders in healthcare to address challenges such as data silos and compliance issues, emphasizing the importance of a unified data strategy. - **Phoebe Putney Health System**: Achieved CHIME Digital Health Most Wired designation by leveraging MEDITECH Expanse to enhance digital maturity and improve patient care. - **Valera Health**: Raised $15 million to expand teletherapy services, addressing mental health needs through digital platforms. - **SAI Group**: Acquired Get Well to enhance patient engagement through AI technologies. - **Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc.**: Provides healthcare information technology solutions to improve patient outcomes. - **TytoCare**: Partnered with Carilion Clinic to enhance telehealth capabilities through remote diagnosis and treatment. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **HIMSS**: The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, which emphasizes the importance of digital literacy education in healthcare settings. - **Fidelis Care Grants**: Supporting community organizations to improve health literacy and digital literacy in rural New York. - **Digital Bridge**: Icario's initiative to connect Medicaid and Medicare members with resources for low-cost or free internet services, recognizing internet connectivity as a social determinant of health. - **Calix University and Beacon Broadband**: Collaborating to provide educational resources and training for enhancing digital literacy among seniors. - **NITDA and ACEPHAP**: Collaborating to enhance education, health, and social investment through digital innovation. - **Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)**: A model becoming a key driver for citizen-centric service delivery, facilitating efficient operations and fostering a culture of digital ethics and innovation. - **Partnerships**: Collaboration between healthcare providers, technology companies, and research institutions in North America is crucial for developing innovative digital health solutions. - **NPower and AT&T**: NPower received a $900,000 contribution from AT&T to enhance digital literacy initiatives and provide tech training to underserved communities. - **University of Oulu and European Institutions**: Launched the SUSA initiative to enhance digital skills in healthcare, involving 12 higher education institutions from nine European countries. - **Fischer Medical Ventures**: Partnering with various companies to enhance healthcare access and digital solutions. - **Carilion Clinic and TytoCare**: This partnership aims to enhance telehealth capabilities, allowing for remote diagnosis and treatment. - **Funding Initiatives**: The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation announced a $73.5 million investment to promote human-centered AI initiatives, focusing on partnerships that leverage AI for societal benefits. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Digital Literacy Programs**: Programs like 'Teens Teach Tech' and 'Digital Works' by Connected Nation aim to enhance digital literacy across various demographics. - **Digital Literacy Program by Kinetic**: This program includes 12 video courses designed to teach essential computer skills and has assisted over 600 community members. - **Digital Literacy Maturity Model**: Proposed to enhance staff training and inspire the adoption of new tools and cybersecurity practices in healthcare settings. - **Digital Literacy for All**: NITDA's initiative to integrate digital skills into the national curriculum and train millions in IT skills. - **Digital Literacy Curriculum**: CodeMonkey's curriculum includes over 130 lessons on digital literacy and online safety, aimed at equipping young learners with essential skills. - **Connected Senior Program**: A six-week digital literacy class for seniors, covering essential topics like telehealth and cybersecurity. - **Digital Health Competencies in Medical Education (DECODE)**: A framework developed to guide medical educators in teaching digital health skills, emphasizing the importance of equipping students with competencies in health information systems and data science. - **Health Literacy Programs**: Initiatives funded by Fidelis Care to empower adults with health knowledge and skills. - **Digital Transformation Initiatives**: Governments globally are prioritizing digital transformation to modernize public services, highlighted by the U.S. federal government's introduction of digital driver's licenses. - **AI Integration**: The healthcare sector is increasingly adopting AI technologies to improve patient engagement and streamline operations, necessitating a workforce skilled in digital literacy. - **Health Kiosks**: The growth of health kiosks driven by technological advancements, improving accessibility and patient management, despite challenges in adoption due to digital literacy. - **Instructional Videos for Latino Patients**: Developed by Thomas Jefferson University to improve digital health access. - **Digital Health Most Wired Designation**: Recognition of healthcare organizations for their commitment to digital transformation and advanced technologies, with several achieving Level 9 status. - **Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs)**: Transforming clinical research by utilizing technology to enhance patient participation and data collection. - **Shared Access Portals**: Secure methods for patients and caregivers to manage medical information, though awareness and registration remain low. - **AI in Telemedicine**: AI technologies are being integrated into telemedicine platforms to enhance diagnostic accuracy and expand access to healthcare. - **Unified Data Strategy**: Info-Tech Research Group's blueprint emphasizes the need for a cohesive data strategy to enhance decision-making and improve patient care outcomes. - **AI Voice Screen by TrialWire**: This service aims to improve clinical trial recruitment by capturing patients who are missed due to medical literacy and language barriers. - **Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)**: Utilizes technology to track health data and enhance patient engagement, allowing for timely care adjustments. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Digital Literacy**: Limited digital literacy among populations, particularly seniors and rural communities, hinders the adoption of telehealth and digital health tools. - **Digital Divide**: Significant barriers in digital literacy and access to technology, particularly for underserved populations. - **Digital Literacy Gaps**: In regions with low digital literacy, the adoption of health kiosks is slow, limiting market penetration and user engagement. - **Digital Literacy Barriers**: Despite the advantages of smart healthcare, challenges such as high costs, regulatory approvals, and digital literacy remain barriers to widespread adoption. - **Trust in Digital Health Tools**: Trust is crucial for the effective adoption of digital health tools, influenced by factors such as digital literacy and prior experiences. - **Language Barriers**: Obstacles for Latino patients in navigating telehealth platforms due to limited digital literacy. - **Access Disparities**: Challenges faced by older adults and rural populations in utilizing digital health technologies. - **Data Privacy**: Concerns regarding data privacy and security in the use of digital health technologies. - **Skills Gap in Healthcare**: Only 34% of healthcare workers feel they possess the necessary digital skills, with significant gaps across generations. - **Workforce Shortages**: Ongoing workforce shortages and rising labor costs in healthcare complicate the integration of new technologies and the training of staff in digital literacy. - **Privacy Concerns**: Issues related to data privacy and security in the digital health landscape. - **Technological Disparities**: Challenges in access to technology and broadband, particularly in rural areas, affect the effectiveness of telehealth services. - **Cybersecurity Threats**: Healthcare organizations face increasing cybersecurity risks, necessitating robust data governance and literacy to protect sensitive information. - **Cybersecurity Concerns**: The increasing frequency of cyberattacks poses significant challenges to the expansion of digital health solutions, necessitating strong cybersecurity measures. - **Data Management Issues**: Fragmented systems and regulatory requirements hinder effective data management in healthcare, necessitating a cohesive strategy.