Investigation of International Status on Digital Health Policies in the Health Care Sector

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the international status of digital health policies of government and pharmaceutical association in major developed countries including USA, EU, and Australia. The study conducted data research with focus on the ‘digital health care system’ and examined the policies of each country as well as the policy trends of pharmacist societies. The results indicated that major countries in the USA, EU, and Australia regions are building a data-centered digital health ecosystem. The digital health policies of pharmaceutical associations in major developed countries aim to enable pharmacists to participate and contribute to building a data-centered digital health ecosystem in line with government-led policies. The study’s results are considered to be essential data for adapting to the digital era in the pharmaceutical industry.