Panel Discussion

Panel I. Digital Integration in Geriatric and Chronic Care
Community-Based Smart Care Models: From Concept to Implementation

With the rapid growth of aging populations worldwide, healthcare systems face increasing challenges in managing chronic diseases and providing accessible care. This panel explores how digital technologies—such as AI, telehealth, and health data analytics—can support community-based geriatric care and improve health management. The session highlights both opportunities and practical experiences in implementing digital healthcare solutions.

Panelists
Prof. Ren-Hao Pan / Founder, WaCare Telehealth, La Vida Tec Co., Ltd., Taiwan
                                   Associate Professor, Tunghai University, Taiwan
                                   Founder, Digital Humanitarian Association

Brief Introduction to the Panelists
Prof. Ren-Hao Pan
Professor Ren-Hao Pan specializes in digital healthcare, data science, and smart health systems. He is the founder of WaCare, an AI-driven digital health platform that integrates medical data, environmental information, and wearable technologies to support preventive care and community-based healthcare services.

Panel Overview
Amid the global aging trend, healthcare systems face significant challenges in resource allocation and health management. Traditional care models are increasingly constrained by workforce shortages and geographic barriers, positioning digital technologies as essential solutions. This lecture explores the translational journey from conceptual design to real-world implementation, examining how AI, telehealth, health data analytics, and digital twin technologies are driving the transformation of community-based geriatric care, while analyzing the associated challenges and opportunities.

At the heart of digitally integrated care lies the convergence of technology and clinical application. By leveraging remote professional health promotion services, wearable monitoring, and AI-driven health coaching, individuals can receive immediate management insights. Furthermore, the integration of environmental and Electronic Health Records (EHR) enhances the precision of chronic disease management. Beyond digitizing primary care models, this session shares how data-driven personal health management aligns with clinical decision-making to optimize health literacy and patient outcomes. Finally, the session features the successful implementation of a digital home-based hypertension management model as evidence-based practice, offering a new perspective on digital transformation in aging and chronic care.