Description of the enterprise architecture for promoting health and wellbeing published

The objective of the description of the enterprise architecture for promoting health and wellbeing is to support the development of digital services that are reliable, accessible and easy to find. Meeting this objective requires a common view and a framework for national, regional and local cooperation.

Aiming to provide better opportunities for people to promote their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of their family and friends

The purpose of the enterprise architecture for promoting health and wellbeing is to create a common view, a target state and a framework to support national, regional and local development. The objective is to support the development and interoperability of information management and digital services.

The expected benefits include accessible and effective digital services people can use to promote their own health and wellbeing and those of their family and friends.

Reliable information, accessible and supportive digital services

In the vision for the enterprise architecture for promoting health and wellbeing, digital services are reliable and offer their users encouragement and support. Services must provide reliable, understandable and easily accessible information on how to promote health and wellbeing, and on services and activities available. People must be provided easy and safe access to their personal health and wellbeing information. Information management and accessible digital services are designed to encourage and help people find ways of promoting their health and wellbeing in different life situations.  

A late start

The progress made in building health and wellbeing related information management, digital services and information systems has not been as swift as the progress made in building national, regional and local healthcare services. However, digital services offer significant potential as a tool for promoting health and wellbeing and for preventive action. 
Areas in need of development include: 1) making digital services reliable and easy to find for ordinary people and for professionals 2) strengthening digital inclusion 3) developing information management and digitalisation in cooperation with national, regional and local players.

Inquiries

Minna Lohtander, Senior Specialist, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, tel. +358 2951 63164, [email protected]
Heli Hätönen, Ministerial Adviser, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, tel. +358 2951 63326, [email protected]