01381nas a2200193   4500000000100000008004100001260001500042653002400057653002500081653003300106100001100139700001300150700001900163700001300182245008000195300000700275520088700282020001801169       2025                            d  bIGI Global10aHealth technologies10aEthical implications10aPatient-centered innovations1 aBarr N1 aLopes DG1 aSchwendinger M1 aGafaro S00aEthical Implications and Patient-Centered Innovations in Digital Healthcare  a323 a<jats:p>Integrating advanced digital technologies, including Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and telemedicine, has revolutionized healthcare delivery. However, it also brings complex ethical considerations regarding patient privacy, data security, and equitable access. This chapter examines the ethical implications of integrating healthcare technologies, focusing on privacy, patient empowerment, and innovation in improving healthcare delivery. By employing a mixed-methods approach—combining qualitative interviews with stakeholders and quantitative surveys—this study identifies critical challenges. It proposes actionable ethical strategies for equitable and secure adoption of healthcare technologies. It seeks to provide healthcare professionals, policymakers, and technology developers with insights into ethical strategies for successful technology adoption.</jats:p>  a9798369376300