EPP-eHealth: Challenges in Digital Health Procurement
EPP-eHealth
The EPP-eHealth project attempted to create a PPI strategy for digital health solutions, but regulatory uncertainty, financial sustainability issues, and procurement fragmentation created significant barriers.
Insufficient long-term funding made sustainability difficult beyond the initial procurement phase.
Stakeholder engagement (hospitals, regulators, suppliers) was essential for adoption success.
This case qualifies as Lessons Learned, as it documents challenges, the impact of those challenges, and solutions that can inform future digital health procurement.
Replicability
Clarify regulatory frameworks before launching tenders.
