

Members of the ECHAlliance International Connected Health Ecosystem Network
Exploring north/south cross border collaboration opportunities & the impact of the GDPR
January 12th, 2018
Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Pearse Street, Dublin 2
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The second joint eHealth Ireland and Northern Ireland Ecosystem gathering provided a platform to showcase existing north and south cross border initiatives and present future opportunities. Attendees seemed to enjoy the opportunity to share information and experiences through the networking events and workshops. A full report of the event, including outputs from the workshops, will be made available next week. In the meantime to can read a summary of the day here.
We are thankful to Trinity College Dublin and the ADAPT Centre (funded by the Science Foundation Ireland) for hosting this gathering.
Agenda (Click on the speaker's name to view their presentation)
CROSS BORDER COLLABORATION & OPPORTUNITIES - WORKSHOPS
European Funding – North and South Opportunities
- Dr. Ciarán F. Duffy, National Contact Point: - H2020 - Health Demographic Change and Wellbeing, Ambient and Assisted Living, Enterprise Ireland
- Dr. Shirley Davey, EU Lead Connected Health H2020 Contact Point, NIBEC, University of Ulster
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Making Interoperability Work: what is needed?
- Dr. Raymond Nethercott, Chief Clinical Information Officer, Western Health & Social Care Trust, eHealth Advisory Partner, Cooperation And Working Together
- Carole Glynn, Digital Health Research, Innovation and Clinical Engagement, HSE
- Edel O'Doherty, Deputy Chief Officer, Cooperation And Working Together (CAWT)
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Welcome & Introductions
- Yvonne Goff, Chief Clinical Information Officer, HSE Ireland
- Mary McCarron, Professor of Ageing & Intellectual Disability, Dean of Health Sciences, Trinity College Dublin
- Brian O’Connor, Chair, European Connected Health Alliance (Moderator)
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Keynote: Opportunities for Cross Border Collaborationin Healthcare
- Muiris O’Connor, Assistant Secretary General, Department of Health Ireland
- Mark Lee, Director of Primary Care, Department of Health Northern Ireland
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Addressing the challenges of delivering healthcare innovation
- Jane Carolan, Interim CIO & National Director Health Business Services, HSE Ireland
- Liam McIvor, CEO, Business Services Organisation, Health & Social Care Northern Ireland
- Fran Thompson, Director for Engagement and Delivery, HSE Ireland
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ECHAlliance International Ecosystem Network – potential areas for cooperation
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Research Data Sharing
- Professor Dave Lewis, Deputy Director for Industry Spokes, Adapt Centre Dublin
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The Digital Health Society - Legal Framework for the free flow and the secondary use of Health Data
- Bleddyn Rees, Digital Health Society, European Task Force Leader
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Cross Border Collaboration Projects in Action
- midasproject.eu- Peter Connolly, Head of Enterprise Architecture & Design Authority, HSE Ireland
- ecme-research.com - Dr Paul Beaney, Project Manager ECME, Ulster University
- mPowerHealth.eu - Alan Connor, mPower Programme Manager, NHS24
- Individual Health Identifier - Róisín Doherty, ICT Programme Manager, HSE Ireland
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How to deliver the promise of eHealth – “The Estonian Way“
- Piret Hirv, Adviser, E-services & Innovation, Ministry of Social Affairs, Estonia
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Industry Support and funding opportunities to propel innovation
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Panel: Q&A session with senior Healthcare Leaders
Brian O’Connor, Chair, European Connected Health Alliance [Moderator]
- Yvonne Goff, Chief Clinical Information Officer, HSE Ireland
- Jane Carolan, Interim CIO & National Director Health Business Services, HSE Ireland
- Liam McIvor, CEO, Business Services Organisation, Health & Social Care Northern Ireland
- Sean Donaghy, Director eHealth & External Collaborations, Health & Social Care NI
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CROSS BORDER COLLABORATION & OPPORTUNITIES - WORKSHOPS
- Informed consent Informed consent for sharing your eHealth information
- Gaye Stephens, Centre for Health Informatics, Trinity College Dublin
- Professor Ita Richardson, Principal Investigator – Lero, University of Limerick
- Nicola Mountford, Director, UCD Connected Health
- Derick Mitchell, CEO, IPPOSI
- Sarah Bowman, HRB-TCD Ignite Programme Director, Trinity College Dublin
- The Digital Health Society
- Piret Hirv, Adviser, E-services & Innovation, Ministry of Social Affairs, Estonia
- Bleddyn Rees, Digital Health Society, European Task Force Leader, UK
- eHealth Ireland EHR & Encompass NI EHCR
- Gráinne Courtney, Chief Clinical Information Officer, St James’ Hospital, Dublin
- Gary Loughran, Encompass Programme Director Health & Social Care NI
- ePharmacy & Medicines Optimization
- Professor Mike Scott, Head of Pharmacy & Medicines Management, Northern Health & Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland
- Michael Fitzpatrick, Chief Pharmacist, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Dublin
If you have questions, please contact ecosystem@ehealthireland.ie or info@echalliance.com