Digital health uses software and data to improve health and care delivery. It sits at the intersection of healthcare, technology and regulation. This creates specific design, evidence and compliance considerations for companies in this space.
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Understanding these foundations early helps teams design safer products, plan evidence requirements, and avoid regulatory roadblocks.
Many digital products also enter clinical environments that rely on established electronic health records and hospital software systems. These systems influence how patient information is captured, shared, and accessed, and they define the workflows that new digital tools must fit into.
As companies move closer to real-world use, considerations such as interoperability, data-exchange standards, and workflow alignment become increasingly important. This page does not explore individual platforms or integration pathways in detail; it is included to provide high-level context for teams planning their broader digital health strategy.
The resources below introduce core areas relevant to most digital health companies:
Explore each section to understand what applies to your product and where to find further guidance.
Understanding these foundations early helps teams design safer products, plan evidence requirements, and avoid regulatory roadblocks. Many digital products also enter clinical environments that rely on established electronic health records and hospital software systems. These systems influence how patient information is captured, shared, and accessed, and they define the workflows that new digital tools must fit into.
As companies move closer to real-world use, considerations such as interoperability, data-exchange standards, and workflow alignment become increasingly important. This page does not explore individual platforms or integration pathways in detail; it is included to provide high-level context for teams planning their broader digital health strategy.
Explore each section to understand what applies to your product and where to find further guidance.
Global concepts and definitions in digital health, including Software as a Medical Device and key guidance shaping the sector.
Privacy, security, and data-governance requirements across New Zealand and major international markets.
Regulatory expectations for software that performs a medical purpose, such as diagnosis, monitoring, or therapeutic intervention.
Use this section to understand the core concepts that underpin digital health, including common definitions, how software becomes a regulated medical device, and where ethical guidance is evolving.
Digital Health Association (DHA)
Industry insights, events and resources for the digital health sector
New Zealand (HiNZ)
News, learning and community networks for digital health professionals
Understanding the digital health landscape involves learning how solutions fit into clinical workflows, data environments, and regulatory settings. Explore the resources below to support your journey.
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