The Digital Initiatives Group at I‐TECH (DIGI) launched on December 1, 2018 and builds on 15 years of experience designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating health information systems (HIS) around the world. DIGI envisions a world where health workers, clients, and communities are empowered with information that improves the quality, equity, and efficiency of health care services. DIGI values user-centered design and delivery of health information tools and platforms within a comprehensive package of services to foster an enabling environment.
Technical Expertise
As a leader in digital health global goods communities (OpenMRS, OpenHIE, OpenELIS, Bahmni), DIGI has significant experience implementing these tools: OpenMRS point-of-care and OpenHIE projects in Haiti, Kenya, and Cameroon; OpenELIS interoperability with OpenLMIS and OpenMRS (global); OpenMRS QA grant; and establishing a global Open LIS Community of Practice. DIGI also provides leadership in the WHO Digital Client Records Standards & Architecture working group and the Health Data Collaborative Digital Health & Interoperability working group.
With a steadfast commitment to standards and sustainability, DIGI is a technology-agnostic team, which allows us to identify the best-suited tool for a given client or context. DIGI’s team of digital health experts develop and deploy digital health tools, provide technical assistance and training to promote data use for improved clinical service delivery via systems such as EMR, LIS, HRIS, and mobile applications.
The mission of DIGI is to champion and deliver innovative, effective digital health solutions that modernize global healthcare landscapes that accelerate improved health outcomes through effective use of digital health tools and support decision-making by health workers, clients, and communities. We are committed to partnering with global communities to develop and enhance digital tools and provide technical assistance for effective implementation and sustainability.
Priority Technical Areas
DIGI works in the following technical areas:
• Health Data Exchange Standards
• Health Systems Architecture
• Evidence-Based Evaluation and Implementation
• Digital Health Workforce Development