Foresight For Digital Health 2030: Scenarios, Barriers, And Enablers for A Sustainable Future

Digital health is rapidly transforming European healthcare systems, offering opportunities to improve patient outcomes, enhance service delivery, and drive innovation. However, its future is shaped by numerous uncertainties related to regulation, technological advancements, and societal acceptance. The CONNECTINGHEALTH project conducted a structured foresight exercise to explore these dynamics through a series of thematic workshops engaging key stakeholders from across the sector. Four future scenarios were developed, each reflecting different potential directions for digital health in Europe by 2030. These scenarios highlight the critical role of policy development and public empowerment in determining the pace and scope of digital health adoption. This paper presents the methodology, findings, and recommendations derived from the workshops, providing a roadmap for decision-makers aiming to navigate the evolving digital health landscape.