In this episode of QuickHITs, Tyler Smith sits down with Olegas Niaksu, Head of Digital Health at AME International GmbH, researcher at Vilnius University, and digital transformation advisor to governments and global health organizations.

Olegas shares how he unexpectedly entered the healthcare space and became fascinated by the complex world of hospital information systems. From there, his career took off, spanning continents, health systems, and innovation strategies.

The conversation explores the global acceleration of virtual care and remote patient monitoring, how lower-income countries are bypassing outdated systems in favor of newer innovations, and why AI has yet to fully disrupt healthcare. Olegas also discusses how the EU is setting a new standard for cross-border data exchange and emphasizes what healthcare leaders must understand before starting any digital transformation effort.

This is a thoughtful, global look at where digital health is headed—and why success depends on more than just technology.