E-Health in the Grand Est Region
Digital Health in the Grand Est region is part of an ambitious regional initiative driven by the 2023–2028 Regional Health Plan. Faced with major challenges—including an aging population, underserved areas, and the ecological transition—the ARS is relying on digital innovation in healthcare to transform its healthcare system. By drawing on a strong and innovative network of partners in the health sector, the ARS aims to develop collective solutions centered on citizens’ needs.
Regional Priorities
The strategic challenge is no longer simply to innovate, but to support and replicate innovations—not only in digital health but also in therapeutics—within ecosystems and professional practices:
- Ensuring structured, consistent, and secure support for innovation
- Supporting initiatives with strong and measurable added value (capitalizing on and scaling up)
- Prioritizing health challenges (access to care, personalized care pathways, adapted and efficient organizations, etc.)
A Closer Look at the Region
5.5
million residents (8.2% of the national population)
16518
general practitioners and specialists in private practice or employed by a practice
269
public and private healthcare facilities
633
medical and social care facilities and services for the elderly
726
medical and social care facilities and services for people with disabilities
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Regional Representatives
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Across the Grand Est region, the digital transformation in healthcare is part of a structured regional healthcare strategy, led in particular by the Grand Est Regional Health Agency (ARS) in collaboration with local stakeholders. This initiative aims to transform the healthcare system by combining innovation, digital services, and the organization of care, for the benefit of healthcare professionals and patients. The healthcare projects supported in the region cover a broad spectrum, ranging from the development of digital solutions to improving coordination among healthcare facilities, medical-social institutions, and private practitioners. They help strengthen healthcare provision and address accessibility challenges, particularly in areas where needs are most acute.
The regional ecosystem is built on close cooperation between public stakeholders, healthcare facilities, research institutions, and innovative companies. Organizations such as Pulsy and the Regional Consortium for e-Health Development (GRADeS) play a key role in implementing the regional strategy and rolling out digital health services. In coordination with the Regional Council and the Grand Est Regional Health Agency (ARS), these stakeholders support calls for proposals and development support mechanisms that assist initiative leaders at every stage. This framework fosters the emergence of health projects tailored to local realities, while facilitating their piloting and rollout across the region.
The Grand Est region is also part of national efforts toward digital transformation, with the rollout of the France Santé network and the adoption of platforms such as Mon espace santé. These digital services facilitate information sharing among healthcare professionals, improve patient care, and strengthen coordination within the healthcare system by fully integrating health, social, and medico-social dimensions. Their use helps modernize practices, streamline care pathways, and support more connected and efficient care models, in line with the expectations of both users and professionals.
In this context, G_NIUS serves as a one-stop shop to support e-health projects in the Grand Est region. The portal allows users to quickly identify existing systems, access available grants and funding, and navigate the regional ecosystem. It facilitates connections with the right contacts, such as the Regional Health Agency (ARS), operators, support organizations, or partners. Furthermore, it provides support for structuring healthcare projects in accordance with regulatory requirements and development opportunities. For innovators and healthcare professionals alike, embarking on a project in the Grand Est region means benefiting from a coordinated environment, an active network, and favorable conditions for designing, testing, and deploying useful solutions that are closely aligned with local needs.