Smarter, safer healthcare: Region Västmanland leads the way

Region Västmanland, serving 280,000 people in Sweden, is leading a digital healthcare transformation that’s making patient care faster, safer, and more responsive. With over 6,400 healthcare professionals across four hospitals and 30+ primary care facilities, this public organisation is harnessing cutting-edge technology to deliver smarter health services.

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Three pioneering case studies showcase this innovation:

• Speech Recognition for Patient Records transforms spoken language into medical text, integrated with patient systems and popular software like Word and Outlook. This streamlines documentation, reducing administrative burdens for clinicians and technicians.

• Automated Patient Monitoring during Radiotherapy and X-ray treatments provides real-time tracking of patient positioning, cutting manual steps and improving treatment precision and consistency.

• Digital Triage and Chat Platform optimises patient flow by directing users to appropriate care levels, from self-care advice to emergency services, prioritising critical cases. Available online and as an app with voice/video call and image upload features, it ensures secure, patient-centred access with two-factor authentication.

Region Västmanland’s success rests on robust partnerships, including ties with Mälardalen University and other institutions, to advance AI, predictive diagnostics, and information-driven care models. This collaboration is crucial for sustaining momentum in healthcare innovation.