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Thematic session | Data driven health

The impact of data in healthcare

In an era where health is more central than ever, data offers a treasure trove of possibilities to improve healthcare. From identifying risk factors to predicting diseases and tailoring preventive interventions, data plays an increasingly significant role in promoting the overall health and well-being of individuals and communities.

Date: Thursday 27 June 2023
Time: 12:00 – 13:30 | lunch included
Location: Disruptor, TU/e Campus

In this edition of Eindhoven Engine’s Thematic Session, we will explore with you the significant role of data in healthcare. Therefore, we are honored to welcome Erik Vermeulen from EY to share his valuable insights into data-driven healthcare supported with research and illustrated with case studies.

Participatory healthcare & more

He will outline EY’s vision for participatory healthcare where patients, healthcare professionals and intelligent machines collaborate. He will also emphasize the significance of international data standards and discuss how they facilitate the creation of open ecosystems. These ecosystems present vast opportunities for startups to develop innovative solutions to keep people healthy and ensure healthcare accessibility for all. With a background in information science following AI classes in the early 90s, he will also shed his views on the future of AI.

After his explanation, Maartje Claassen from Sara Robotics, Edwin Rademaker from KPN and among others, will share their experience with data in this field.

Join this session, get inspired and learn about the ins and outs of the impact of data in healthcareDoors open at 11:45 with a complimentary lunch.

Biography Erik Vermeulen

Erik assists health organizations in realizing their strategic ambitions and the introduction or scaling of modern technologies. This means connected and virtual care, health platforms, big data, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things.

Together with a team of experienced professionals, he provides health organizations strategic insight and execution power, leveraging in-depth knowledge of health care operations and advanced technology. Erik is EY Global Health Technology Leader and leads the Health Consulting team at EY Netherlands.


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