ASEF Podcast (SI): Digitalization of Healthcare in Slovenia with Teja Batagelj [Episode #45]
In the latest episode of the ASEF Healthcare Vertical Podcast, Luka Petravić speaks with Teja Batagelj, Acting Director of the Directorate for Digitalization in Healthcare at the Slovenian Ministry of Health. The episode is entirely in the Slovenian language.
With over 20 years of experience in IT and digitalization, Teja shares insights into the ongoing digital transformation of Slovenia’s healthcare system. The conversation highlights key projects under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (NOO), the challenges of implementation, and the opportunities digitalization brings for more efficient and accessible healthcare.
What to expect in the episode?
- Teja’s career path and transition into her current leadership role.
- Key digitalization projects supported by the RRP.
- The advantages of centralized solutions in healthcare.
- Challenges of implementing new systems, staffing, and training.
- The importance of legislative changes (ZDigZ).
- How strategic data can support better decision-making and public access to information.
The episode also mentions tools and projects such as the ZVEM aplikacija, COVID-19 Sledilnik, Centralna baza zdravil, Mediately, SPOT, eUprava in Epic naročanje.
Tune in to discover how digitalization can enhance healthcare quality and accessibility, and what opportunities lie ahead for the future of Slovenia’s healthcare system.