Innovation, Trust and Sustainability: The Power of Accreditation in Digital Health & Telehealth

The International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth (ISFTeH), in collaboration with QAI, joined a World Accreditation Day webinar that brought together international experts to discuss the growing importance of accreditation in telemedicine, digital health, and virtual care. The session emphasized how accreditation helps strengthen trust, improve quality, support patient safety, and promote sustainability in healthcare systems that are increasingly powered by technology.

A number of key topics were highlighted throughout the webinar, including the role of accreditation in building confidence in digital health services, the need for clear standards in telehealth, and the importance of interoperability, data protection, and responsible use of artificial intelligence. Speakers also discussed the value of continuous quality improvement, governance, and independent verification in ensuring that digital health services remain safe, effective, and accountable.

The webinar also underscored the importance of global collaboration in shaping the future of telemedicine and eHealth. ISFTeH reaffirmed its commitment to supporting international efforts that advance reliable, equitable, and sustainable digital health solutions for patients, providers, and health systems worldwide.

Watch full webinar here