Games for Health Debate: Possibilities of Two Industry Sectors. Possibilities of Healthtech Industry Sectors, Terhi Kajaste, Managing Director, FiHTA – Finnish Health Technology Association.

1. Terhi Kajaste, Managing Director, FiHTA – Healthtech Finland
FiHTA – Healthtech Finland

2. FiHTA – Healthtech Finland
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Non-profit association was established by companies 34 years ago
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Established to represent the entire Finnish healthcare technology industry
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Independent branch association of the Federation of Technology Industries
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Member of European COCIR
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Governed by the board that is nominated annually
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Operations funded by members

3. Mission
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The purpose of Finnish Healthtech - FiHTA is to promote & represent the growing Finnish health technology industry and to improve the business environment of Finnish innovators and manufacturers.
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FiHTA forms a forum for communication, cooperation and networking. It maintains firm contacts with its interest groups and stakeholders – also internationally.

4. All healthcare technology sectors are present in Finland
1. Electro-diagnostic devices
GE Healthcare Oy
3. Medical furniture
Lojer Oy
7. eHealth, healthcare ICT
5. Medical aids
Respecta Oy
6. In vitro-diagnostic equip- ment, systems, and reagents
Orion Diagnostica Oy
Mawell Oy
4. Surgical, dental and other therapeutic instruments
Planmeca Oy
Planmed Oy
2. X-ray and radiology
8. Health promotion and consumer products
HUR Oy

5. FiHTA Member Companies (#76)
Acute Oy
Aidertech Oy
Ani Biotech Oy
Atostek Oy
Beddit.com
Biohit Healthcare Oy
Bioretec Oy
BoneIndex Oy
Clinius Oy
Clockfactory Oy
ClothingPlus Oy
Conforman Oy
CorusFit Oy
Crown CRO
Delfin Technologies Oy
Desigence Oy
Diter-Elektroniikka Oy Ab
Elekta Oy
Emfit Oy
EOS Finland Oy
Espotel Oy
Evondos Oy
Finnmedi Oy
Franke Medical Oy
GE Healthcare Oy
Healthy Life Devices Oy
HUR Oy
Icare Finland Oy
Injeq Oy
Innokas Medical Oy
Innomentarium Oy
Kasve Oy
Kojair Tech Oy
Kuopio Innovation Oy
Lewel Group Finland Oy
Lojer Oy
Mariachi Oy
Mawell Oy
Mectalent Oy
Medieta Oy
Medfiles Oy
Medikro Oy
Mediracer Oy
Medix Biochemica Oy Ab
Mega Elektroniikka Oy
Mendor Oy
Merivaara Oy
M-files MODZ Oy
MyHealthway Oy
Mylab Oy
Nexstim Oy
Nextfour Group Oy
Newicon Oy
Optomed Oy
Orion Diagnostica Oy
Oulu Wellness Institute
Partnertech Oy
PerkinElmer Oy (Wallac)
Philips Medical Systems
Planmeca Oy
Relaxbirth Oy
RemoteA Oy
Sartorius Biohit Liquid Handling Oy
Sensortek Oy
Serres Oy
SGS Fimko Oy
Sooma Medical Oy
Spark Ergonomics Oy
Spektikor Oy
Stick Tech Oy
Protacon Oy
TeleChemistry Oy
Thermo Fisher Scientific Oy
Virmed Oy
VTT Expert Services Oy

6. 1.10.2014 6 Esityksen nimi / Esittäjä

7. 1.10.2014 7 Esityksen nimi / Esittäjä

8. Production of health services in turbulence
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Increase of aging population
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Increase of chronic illnesses
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Decreasing public funding
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Lack of hc personnel
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Increasing healthcare costs
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New innovative technologies
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Preventive care
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Early diagnostics; quick tests
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Personalized healthcare
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Empowerment through information
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Safety and data security
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Expectations for care quality
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Telemonitoring and self care
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Productivity & efficiency through enabling ICT
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Evidence on impact required!
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Tightening regulatory env.
DRIVERS
TRENDS
POTENTIAL
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9. www.fihta.fi
www.finnishhealthtech.fi
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