%0 Journal Article
%@ 1438-8871
%I JMIR Publications
%V 21
%N 12
%P e14994
%T Identifying and Overcoming Policy-Level Barriers to the Implementation of Digital Health Innovation: Qualitative Study
%A Desveaux,Laura
%A Soobiah,Charlene
%A Bhatia,R Sacha
%A Shaw,James
%+ Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care, Women's College Hospital, 76 Grenville St, Toronto, ON, M5B1S2, Canada, 1 416 323 6400 ext 4302, laura.desveaux@wchospital.ca
%K health care
%K policy
%K implementation
%K health technology
%D 2019
%7 20.12.2019
%9 Original Paper
%J J Med Internet Res
%G English
%X Background: High-level policy barriers impede widespread adoption for even the most well-positioned innovations. Most of the work in this field assumes rather than analyzes the driving forces of health innovation. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the challenges and opportunities experienced by health system stakeholders in the implementation of digital health innovation in Ontario. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the challenges and opportunities experienced by health system stakeholders in the implementation of digital health innovation in Ontario. Methods: We completed semistructured interviews with 10 members of senior leadership across key organizations that are engaged in health care–related digital health activities. Data were analyzed using qualitative description. Results: A total of 6 key policy priorities emerged, including the need for (1) a system-level definition of innovation, (2) a clear overarching mission, and (3) clearly defined organizational roles. Operationally, there is a need to (4) standardize processes, (5) shift the emphasis to change management, and (6) align funding structures. Conclusions: These findings emphasize the critical role of the government in developing a vision and creating the foundation upon which innovation activities will be modeled. 
%M 31859679
%R 10.2196/14994
%U http://www.jmir.org/2019/12/e14994/
%U https://doi.org/10.2196/14994
%U http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31859679