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Applying the Stof Business Model Framework in eHealth Innovations

Authors:
Robbert Menko
Sikke Visser
Ruud Janssen
Marike Hettinga
Timber Haaker

Keywords: business models; innovation; guidelines; success factors

Abstract:
eHealth solutions create opportunities for improving efficiency and quality in health care. Still many eHealth innovations never get beyond the project phase. A business model approach can help eHealth entrepreneurs and innovators to bridge the gap between Buzz (ICT as a promise for better care) and Business (viable eHealth services and business models). The research group ICT Innovation in Health Care developed a business model approach based on three components: the STOF business model framework, the innovation process and relevant success factors for eHealth innovations. This resulted in the development of an online eHealth innovation Matrix (eHix). The approach is illustrated by an actual eHealth case.

Pages: 108 to 113

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2013

Publication date: February 24, 2013

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4359

ISBN: 978-1-61208-252-3

Location: Nice, France

Dates: from February 24, 2013 to March 1, 2013