Digital Health Trends 2026: From Pilots to Trusted, Connected Care
Digital Health Trends 2026 | SanteNet
Summary
In 2026, digital health is moving from experimentation into execution. While technologies like AI and remote monitoring are becoming widespread, the critical importance of standards like FHIR and SNOMED CT for data exchange infrastructure is being reaffirmed.
Details
Digital health in 2026 is transitioning from mere experimentation to practical execution. Technologies such as AI-enabled clinical decision support and imaging diagnostics are moving closer to daily operations. Crucially, 'Interoperability' remains paramount; standards like FHIR APIs, HL7 standards, and IHE profiles are essential for enabling continuous patient care journeys. Furthermore, the European Health Data Space (EHDS), which entered into force in 2025, is advancing toward stronger data exchange and secondary use. Coupled with increased focus on cybersecurity and hybrid remote monitoring, organizations must balance technological innovation with 'trust' and 'governance.' These international trends—especially standardization and security enhancement—are expected to significantly influence future system development and policy making within Japanese healthcare IT.
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