TY  - JOUR
AU  - Desveaux, Laura
AU  - Soobiah, Charlene
AU  - Bhatia, R Sacha
AU  - Shaw, James
PY  - 2019
DA  - 2019/12/20
TI  - Identifying and Overcoming Policy-Level Barriers to the Implementation of Digital Health Innovation: Qualitative Study
JO  - J Med Internet Res
SP  - e14994
VL  - 21
IS  - 12
KW  - health care
KW  - policy
KW  - implementation
KW  - health technology
AB  - 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. 
SN  - 1438-8871
UR  - http://www.jmir.org/2019/12/e14994/
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2196/14994
UR  - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31859679
DO  - 10.2196/14994
ID  - info:doi/10.2196/14994
ER  -