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Ireland's AI for Care Strategy: A World-Class Framework for Responsible Healthcare Innovation

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has published Ireland's AI for Care Strategy 2026–2030. As a digital health company building AI-enhanced software for clinicians, we share our perspective on what...

From Clinic to Connected Care: How Digital‑First Physio Is Reshaping MSK

Musculoskeletal (MSK) care is shifting fast from episodic, clinic‑only treatment towards hybrid, digital‑first physiotherapy models. Tele‑rehab, wearables, VR/AR and AI are turning rehab into a continuous, data‑driven process rather than...

Technical Architecture

Healthcare Technology

Why Vård Health Built on openEHR

Why we chose openEHR as the foundation for KarePilot—a decision driven by six clinicians, one uncomfortable question, and a commitment to building healthcare infrastructure that lasts generations.

OpenAI's ChatGPT Health: What It Really Means for Healthcare and Why Clinician-Centric AI Matters

OpenAI's ChatGPT Health signals a fundamental shift in AI's relationship with healthcare data. We examine what this means for clinicians, compliance, and the future of AI in regulated healthcare environments.

What Clinicians Really Think About AI in Healthcare

Research from Vård's clinical users reveals what healthcare professionals really think about AI adoption—and the five critical concerns that must be addressed for sustainable implementation.

From Personal Devices to Powerful Insights: How Embracing Wearables Could Transform Medical Research

At Vard Digital Health, our research revealed that while many people are ready to manage and share their own health data via smartphones and wearables, only a minority currently recognise...

The Shift Towards Health Autonomy

At Vård Digital Health, we conducted an independent study revealing overwhelming public appetite for personal health empowerment. Our survey of over 1,000 adults found that 94% want their lifetime medical...

Vard Digital Health

30 Oct 2025

health autonomy

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Digital Health

From Bathroom to Better Care

At-home urinalysis is finally here. The Withings U-Scan Nutrio sits discreetly inside the toilet and measures four key biomarkers automatically. Discover how this effortless technology could transform post-operative care and...

Patients Want Control: What Our Research Reveals About the Future of Health Data

Our research with over 1,000 adults in Ireland and the UK reveals that 94% want lifetime access to their medical records on their smartphone. Patients are ready to take control...

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