News

19/05/2025

On Monday, May 19, the WARIFA Project successfully hosted a high-level workshop as part of the EFMI MIE 2025 conference in Glasgow, Scotland, bringing together thought leaders, researchers, and digital health innovators to explore the real-world implementation of AI in healthcare.

Titled “Exploring the Benefits, Risks, and Ethical Considerations of AI-Based Medical Devices: Navigating Law, Policy, and Data Access Rights,” the workshop offered a dynamic platform for discussions on the challenges and opportunities surrounding the development, regulation, and adoption of AI-driven medical technologies in Europe.

The event took place in Rooms 6 and 7 of the conference venue and was divided into two engaging sessions:

Panel 1: From Innovation to Impact – WARIFA and the Future of AI in European Healthcare
Moderated by Conceição Bartnæs, Senior Researcher at the Norwegian Centre for E-health Research, the panel featured:

  • Rachel Fellner, Health Policy Researcher, OECD

  • Ricardo João Cruz Correia, Associate Professor, University of Porto

  • Gro-Hilde Severinsen, Senior Researcher, Norwegian Centre for E-health Research

Panel 2: AI-Powered Healthcare in Europe – From Policy to Practice, Market & Reimbursement
Moderated by Chiara Zocchi, Senior Innovation Consultant at CiaoTech – Gruppo PNO, the panel included:

  • Line Helen Linstad, PhD Student & Senior Advisor, Norwegian Centre for E-health Research

  • Nicola Gentili, Digital Health Specialist & Data Strategist, IRST Srl

  • Alice Andalò, Data Scientist, IRST Srl

  • Conceição Bartnæs, Senior Researcher, Norwegian Centre for E-health Research

Together, these expert speakers shed light on the complex landscape of AI-based medical devices—from innovation and ethical considerations to commercialization pathways and reimbursement frameworks. The discussions highlighted how initiatives like WARIFA are actively contributing to the realization of a European Health Union and shaping the future of digital health policy.

The WARIFA Project thanks all participants and attendees for making this event a success and for continuing to drive forward the conversation on AI in healthcare.