A remote monitoring platform to support cancer patients daily
Our fifth and last article of the series showcases Medidux, a digital platform to help chronic patients–especially ones suffering from cancer–to monitor their health. It enables real-time tracking of their health data, detects complications, gives personalised interventions and results in better patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. The article also highlights the startup’s collaboration with Salesforce to enhance its commercial success and scalability to other markets.
Managing your entire healthcare journey digitally
Our fourth article spotlights a comprehensive digital platform that integrates patient and clinician interactions. AllesHealth’s solution provides a connected and efficient healthcare experience. It also highlights the startup’s collaboration with ELCA to shape its technical foundations and strategic direction.
Living pain-free through neuromodulation technology
Our third article deep dives into a non-pharmacological therapy approach aimed at eliminating pain while promoting holistic well-being within patients. CNS Therapy’s solution leverages the combination of stimulation hardware and behavioural therapists to drive the necessary transformation. Their mentor Ergon Informatik provided them with key insights on improving the mobile application that controls the electrical stimulation aspect of their device.
Chatbot-driven health support programs
In the second article of the series, we spotlight a patient-centred health support program that combines medical knowledge, behavioural psychology and chatbots to foster therapy adherence, retention and engagement. This Digital Coaching Platform is developed by Pathmate Technologies, an innovative startup from the Center for Digital Health Interventions of ETH. Within the academy, they collaborated with IBM Switzerland to integrate generative AI into their platform.
AI-based coronary artery disease risk test
This article deep dives into diagnosing the risk for coronary artery disease in patients with the innovative AI-based test Cardio Explorer from Exploris Health. It also highlights the startup’s collaboration with Swiss Post in the occupational health space and with Post Sanela to connect the valuable health data to the electronic patient record.
Switzerland takes 2nd Place in World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2024
Switzerland reached 2nd place in IMD’s World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2024, excelling in knowledge, technology, and readiness. Key challenges remain: e-ID, e-patient record, and building digital trust.
Digital solutions pushing the barriers of Swiss healthcare
Switzerland’s healthcare system is top-tier but faces cost and resource challenges. Digital innovation is key to improving efficiency, prevention, and patient empowerment. The Digital Health Academy, launched by digitalswitzerland with Swiss Healthcare Startups, supports four pioneering scaleups driving secure data use, access to care, and patient engagement.
