Do you remember going to the hospital with your paper medical records, checking your temperature with a manual thermometer, or being able to get a consult with local doctors only? What about the times when e-health meant getting the answer only by fax or e-mail?

 Advancements in technology have changed the way we manage our health and how we interact with healthcare providers. Some of the advancements led to using digital tools to monitor our health, as well as to receiving healthcare services and appointments online. Specialised care delivery facilities are also on the rise, and new tech trends are making healthcare more personalised than ever.  

HealthTech innovation has a significant role across the healthcare sector, including medicines and medical devices. It also brings some IP and data protection related legal issues, for instance safeguarding a patient’s data when systems are used remotely; this involves transfers of a patient’s data, but also open-source usage and AI technology when building the software. Legal questions about IP protection of software innovations using AI or open source need to be addressed. Moreover, there are several regulatory aspects regarding safety, clinical evaluation, and possible threats to the healthcare system when operating in the digital environment.

Join this session held by the AIJA IPTMT and Healthcare Commissions. We’ll discuss the above and the challenges of adapting the legal frameworks to the rapid changes in technology.