Leading Digital Transformation in Health Care
Pave the Way for Digital Transformation in Health Care
Health care systems are complex and multifaceted. The global pandemic expedited many digital initiatives to better everyday life, but it also left many health systems in chaos and painfully aware of their digital shortcomings. As a result, the health care sector is ripe for digital disruption and there has been a drastic increase in the application scope of digital solutions in clinical decision support, telehealth, health care IT systems and more.
The Leading Digital Transformation in Health Care program from Harvard Medical School will provide you with a global perspective on the opportunities and considerations around digital transformation in health care. This six-week journey is designed to accelerate your progress, imparting insights from global experts across industries that have already undergone a profound transformation. The goal is to prepare you to lead digital transformation efforts within your own organization. The focus is global, and the application is immediate.
Note: This non-degree program offers a certificate of completion to participants who meet the program requirements. It does not grant academic credit or provide certification for specific professions.
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Who is This Program For?
The Leading Digital Transformation in Health Care program is designed for a variety of professionals including:
Business leaders who are responsible for leading technology-enabled change initiatives either at their department level or organization wide
Clinical care leaders who are directly involved in patient care, measuring outcomes and asset utilization
Changemakers at provider organizations, insurance companies, medical device companies and supporting professional services (e.g., investing, finance, legal and consulting)
Chief information officers and chief digital officers who want to understand how to build a culture of innovation and experimentation
Those with responsibility for patient experience, purchasing, sales and product management
Participants in our programs have come from companies such as Johnson & Johnson, GE Healthcare, GLS Health & Biotechnology, Pfizer, Google, B. Braun Medical, GlaxoSmithKline, Swiss Medical, Ashford Hospital, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, BeHealth, AstraZeneca and many more.
Key Takeaways
Identify how digital and global forces are converging to shape the health care ecosystem.
Recognize the lessons learned from real-world digital health transformation experiences and pilots, and create your own action plan through the capstone project.
Identify the elements of effective change management as well as the critical success factors for implementing digital transformation within your organization.
Be prepared to apply best practices and program insights to day-to-day operations and longer-term strategic priorities.
Gain insights from your network of faculty and participants during this program, and join a global learning community.
Learning Experience
A truly global perspective
Featured original case studies and cross-industry examples
Fully online, cohort-based learning
Featured guest speakers
Playbook assignments to help apply the learnings to your situation
Live sessions with peer interactions
Certificate of Completion from Harvard Medical School Executive Education
Past Participants Profile
Work Experience
Top industries
Top countries
Featured Cases
An initiative centered on standardization of care at a U.K.-based entity
Digital transformation of a large German pharmaceutical organization
The digital transformation process at an academic medical center in Buenos Aires, Argentina
An initiative centered on Australian personal health records
Digital health innovation at a large health care delivery facility in the United States
Curriculum
Learn from other industries across multiple countries to identify the pitfalls and the best practices that lead to successful digital transformation initiatives.
Explore the range of technologies that act as conduits for change, including the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI), and how to assess the viability of each for your needs.
In this module, you will examine real-world examples of digital transformation in different organizations with varying styles of governance and their approach to change management and transformation governance.
Explore different approaches to iterative innovation and experimentation. Learn to make the case for your digital transformation, even in the face of uncertainty.
The next step focuses on how to develop a culture of innovation while also ensuring that the intended value is realized.
The final stage in the examination of transformation management practices focuses on managing external factors and forming effective partnerships. The program concludes with you finalizing a digital transformation plan for your own organization.
Testimonials
Faculty
Executive-in-Residence, Harvard Medical School Executive Education
John is a former senior vice president of Population Health at Cerner Corporation. Previously, he was the chief executive officer of Siemens Health Services. Prior to Siemens,...
Featured Guest Speakers
Chris Streather, M.D., took up the role of the Royal Free London group chief medical director in January 2018 following his role as the chief executive of the Royal Free Hospi...
Jane Fogg, M.D., M.P.H. is the executive chair of Internal Medicine and Family Medicine, Atrius Health and a lecturer on population health at the Department of Population Medi...
Ted James, M.D., M.H.C.M., F.A.C.S. is a chief medical director and an academic surgeon at Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center and an associate professor of surgery at Harvar...
Bertie Odendaal, MBA, is the head of Transformation Global Therapeutic Areas at Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH. He has held several senior and executive leadership ro...
David Ting, M.D. is the chief medical information officer (CMIO) of the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization (MGPO) and the co-director of the MGH Center for Innovati...
Daniel Rizzato Lede, M.D. is a medical doctor specialized in health informatics and internal medicine. He is in charge of the public health informatics section at the Hospital...
Monica Trujillo, M.D., M.P.H. is Telstra Health’s chief health officer, a role that focuses on bringing digital capabilities together to support customers to solve complex pro...
Sara Vaezy, M.H.A., M.P.H. is the chief digital officer for Providence, where she is responsible for digital strategy, product innovation, marketing, digital experience and co...
Huguette Diakabana, B.S. is an experienced system-level change agent with a demonstrated history of working with international organizations and governments. She is passionate...
Certificate
Upon completion of this program, you will receive a digital certificate from Harvard Medical School.
Note: The certificate details (name and dates) are placeholders. The final certificate will reflect the actual participant name, cohort dates, and date of issue.
Your digitally verified certificates will be issued in your legal name and emailed to you, at no additional cost, upon completion of the program, per the stipulated requirements. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Harvard Medical School.
Note: This program does not grant academic or professional certifications from Harvard Medical School.
Health Care Transformation program
FAQs
How much time is required each week?
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
How will my time be spent?
We have designed this program to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities including:
Engaging with recorded video lectures from faculty
Attending webinars and office hours, as per the specific program schedule
Reading or engaging with examples of core topics
Completing knowledge checks/quizzes and required activities
Engaging in moderated discussion groups with your peers
Completing your final project, if required
The program is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on program activities.
What is it like to learn online with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?
More than 300,000 learners across 80 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.
All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes, the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner, the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course.
A dedicated program support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
How do I interact with other program participants?
Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the program. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.
What is the relationship between Emeritus and Harvard Medical School Executive Education?
Harvard Medical School has engaged online education provider Emeritus to offer this high-impact online program. This program features Harvard Medical School’s thought leadership in health care, developed over years of research, teaching and practice. Emeritus amplifies the marketing effort to reach a broader global audience that can benefit from this program.
What are the requirements to earn the certificate?
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life.
This program is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programs include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the program brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific program requirements.
What type of certificate will I receive?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.
The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the program, once grading is complete.
Will I earn a professional certificate, CEUs, PEUs, academic credits when I complete the program?
This program does not grant academic credits, CEUs, PEUs or professional certificate from Harvard Medical School. This non-degree program offers a certificate of completion to participants who meet the program requirements. It does not grant academic credit or provide certification for specific professions.
Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
Do I receive alumni status after completing this program?
No, there is no alumni status granted for this program. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certificate. This information will be clearly noted in the program brochure.
How long will I have access to the learning materials?
You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and program materials for 24 months following the program start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
What equipment or technical requirements are there for this program?
Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts.
Do I need to be online to access the program content?
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access program content from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.
Can I still register if the registration deadline has passed?
Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the program without missing any of the core program material or learnings.
What is the program fee, and what forms of payment do you accept?
The program fee is noted at the top of this program web page and usually referenced in the program brochure as well.
Flexible payment options are available (see details below as well as at the top of this program web page next to FEE).
Tuition assistance is available for participants who qualify. Please email learner.success@emeritus.org.
What if I don’t have a credit card? Is there another method of payment accepted?
Yes, you can do the bank remittance in the program currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your program advisor, or email us for details.
I was not able to use the discount code provided. Can you help?
Yes! Please email us with the details of the program you are interested in, and we will assist you.
How can I obtain an invoice for payment?
Please email us your invoicing requirements and the specific program you’re interested in enrolling in.
Is there an option to make flexible payments for this program?
Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the program fee in installments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.
How can I obtain a W9 form?
Please connect with us via email for assistance.
Who will be collecting the payment for the program?
Emeritus collects all program payments, provides learner enrollment and program support, and manages learning platform services.
Are there any restrictions on the types of funding that can be used to pay for the program?
Program fees for Emeritus programs with Harvard Medical School may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008, or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.
What is the program refund and deferral policy?
For the program refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.
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