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Overview and Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship

In this module, you will gain insight into the scope and areas covered by digital health. We will explore and differentiate digital health subgroups of digital medicine and digital therapeutics and their importance to digital health and the practice of medicine. Then we explore in more detail the importance that digital health can have on the health care industry and the types of technologies and innovations driving change. Finally, we will look at telemedicine as a critical example of a digital health technology that has rapidly changed health care and how its adoption was accelerated by the COVID pandemic. All of this will be critical to your understanding and ability to examine opportunities in digital health as an entrepreneur.

The Digital Health Landscape

In this module, you will gain insight into the environmental conditions shaping the digital health landscape. We will first understand the macro trends impacting the U.S. healthcare system. Then you will learn from industry voices to better contextualize these trends from the perspective of the healthcare customer. You will then gain exposure to the foundations of financing mechanisms and public and private payment models. All of this will be critical to your understanding of what the opportunities are emerging as part of the next generation of digitally enabled healthcare.

Improving Population Health: The Objective of Digital Health Innovation

Building on your understanding of the macro environment in which digital health must operate, this module will explore the nuances of exactly what challenges our healthcare system is trying to solve and the role that digital health solutions can play. Using population health as a guiding framework, you be guided through key areas of unmet needs and examples of implementation challenges. Tying it all together, you will learn from examples of how certain health technology companies are tackling some of these challenges and the importance of developing data-driven strategies.

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Explores telemedicine and its relevance in the wake of COVID-19, showcasing its potential as a growth industry

Examines the digital health landscape, providing insights into macro trends shaping the U.S. healthcare system

Delves into population health, highlighting unmet needs and the role digital health solutions play in addressing them

Teaches digital health terminology and concepts, providing a solid foundation for understanding the field

Offers a comprehensive overview of digital health entrepreneurship, making it suitable for those exploring the field

Provides real-world examples of digital health innovation, showcasing its practical applications

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Refresher: Telemedicine Practice

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Practice using telemedicine technology and review best practices to enhance your understanding of its implementation.

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Set up a virtual consultation platform.
Simulate a patient consultation using a case study.
Review the legal and ethical guidelines for telemedicine.

Create Digital Health Glossary

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Compile a comprehensive glossary of digital health terms to clarify concepts and improve understanding of the industry landscape.

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Research and gather key terms from course materials and reputable sources.
Organize and categorize terms into a logical structure.
Define each term concisely and provide examples.
Review and refine the glossary for accuracy and completeness.

Explore Digital Health Case Studies

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Review case studies of successful digital health innovations to learn from real-world examples and understand the factors that contribute to success.

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Identify and select relevant case studies.
Analyze the case studies, focusing on the problem, solution, and impact.
Summarize key findings and lessons learned.

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Practice Population Health Analysis

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Analyze population health data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement, enhancing your understanding of healthcare system challenges.

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Obtain population health data from reputable sources.
Use statistical and visualization tools to analyze the data.
Identify key health indicators and compare them across different populations.
Develop recommendations based on your analysis.

Design a Digital Health Solution

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Conceptualize and design a digital health solution that addresses a specific healthcare challenge, showcasing your understanding of the digital health landscape and user needs.

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Identify an unmet healthcare need.
Research and explore existing solutions.
Design a user-centric solution that meets the identified need.
Develop a prototype or mock-up to demonstrate the solution.

Participate in a Digital Health Hackathon

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Engage in a digital health hackathon to collaborate with peers and develop innovative solutions to real-world healthcare challenges, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.

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Find a relevant hackathon.
Form a team or join an existing one.
Ideate and develop a solution.
Present your solution to a panel of judges.

Launch a Digital Health Startup

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Embark on a comprehensive project to launch your own digital health startup, applying the principles learned in the course to create a real-world solution.

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Develop a business plan.
Secure funding and resources.
Build a team and establish partnerships.
Launch the product or service.
Monitor and evaluate results.

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Learners who complete Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Telemedicine Physician

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Health Informatics Specialist

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Healthcare Entrepreneur

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Digital Health Consultant

Digital Health Consultants help healthcare organizations adopt and implement digital health technologies. They work with clinicians, administrators, and IT staff to identify and evaluate digital health solutions, develop and implement implementation plans, and train staff on new technologies. This course is highly relevant for those interested in a career as a Digital Health Consultant because it provides an overview of the digital health landscape, the challenges and opportunities of digital health adoption, and the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this field.

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Health Policy Analyst

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Pharmacy Technician

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Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

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Medical Assistant

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mHealth Developer

mHealth Developers design and develop mobile health applications that can be used to track health data, provide health information, and facilitate communication between patients and clinicians. This course may be useful for those interested in a career as an mHealth Developer because it provides an overview of the digital health landscape, the challenges and opportunities of digital health adoption, and the skills and knowledge needed to develop successful mHealth applications.

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Patient Advocate

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Certified Nursing Assistant

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Health Insurance Analyst

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Physician Assistant

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Registered Nurse

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Healthcare Data Analyst

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