Future Health Index, Commissioned by Philips, Identifies Key Recommendations for Better Health Information Exchange to Drive Value in Healthcare

Amsterdam (ots/PRNewswire) -

Royal Philips (http://www.philips.com/) (NYSE: PHG) (AEX: PHIA), a
global leader in health technology, today released a new Future
Health Index (FHI) report "Moving data to the heart of health
systems: Increasing vital technology adoption to make value-based
healthcare a reality
(https://www.futurehealthindex.com/report/2018/part/2/) ." The
research focused on two technology enablers that have the potential
to advance integration, and enable data to be used more effectively.
Digital identity tools, such as Electronic Health Records (EHRs),
based on standardized data and protocols that can be accessed, used
and updated by care providers across the health continuum, can make
the collection and exchange of healthcare data much easier. Data
analytics and AI can mine that data for connections and insights that
will benefit both healthcare professionals and patients. This ranges
from the identification of health trends at the level of an entire
population, to more precise diagnosis, treatment and after care for
individual patients.

The latest FHI report identifies the following key recommendations
for the way in which health data is collected, shared and used, in
order for countries to meet their goals of driving better value in
healthcare:

- Strike the right balance in data protection and (de)regulation
- Foster adoption through education - only 47% of healthcare
professionals surveyed and 24% of the general population felt
knowledgeable about connected care technologies
- Secure buy-in through co-creation of solutions together with
healthcare professionals and the general population
- Harmonize data collection and use practices - countries with
universal EHRs have a higher Value Measure (https://www.philips.com
/a-w/about/news/archive/standard/news/press/2018/20180614-philips-c
ommissioned-future-health-index-outlines-journey-to-value-based-hea
lthcare.html) than countries without universal EHRs (47.29 on
average vs 39.67), as well as higher average levels of trust (67.79
vs. 62.99)

"The Future Health Index's latest report
(https://www.futurehealthindex.com/value-measure/) shows that the
smooth exchange of health information is central to delivering better
value in healthcare," said Jan Kimpen, Chief Medical Officer for
Philips. "By connecting people, data and systems we can create a
network that allows information to flow seamlessly across care
providers, locations and systems. It is through data that the
outcomes that define value are tracked, measured and improved. Yet,
health systems around the world are still struggling to collect,
organize, analyze and use health data in a meaningful way. The
recommendations made in the FHI are designed to address these very
challenges and provide actionable next steps that healthcare leaders
can take to optimize the value provided by the digital tools they are
investing in."

FHI is a research-based platform designed to help determine the
readiness of countries to address global health challenges and build
sustainable, fit-for-purpose national health systems. Using the
real-life learning of experts in the field, and insights uncovered in
research, the FHI provides actionable recommendations for the
healthcare industry; particularly around the adoption and
implementation of crucial digital tools that can deliver more
affordable, integrated and sustainable care. A key finding of the FHI
is that integrating connected care technology into health systems can
accelerate countries along the path to value-based healthcare.

To download the Future Health Index 2018 report in its entirety,
please visit: https://www.futurehealthindex.com/report/2018/part-2-mo
ving-data-to-the-heart-of-health-systems. For additional Future
Health Index related content, please visit
https://www.futurehealthindex.com/.

About Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health
technology company focused on improving people's health and enabling
better outcomes across the health continuum from healthy living and
prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Philips leverages
advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to
deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the
company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy,
patient monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer
health and home care. Philips generated 2017 sales of EUR 17.8
billion and employs approximately 75,000 employees with sales and
services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found
at http://www.philips.com/newscenter .

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