Indonesia’s new digital framework targets measurable gains in clinical governance

Fitch Solutions says it will help the country address healthcare system challenges.

A new digital health toolkit, developed by Indonesian health leaders in partnership with Australian researchers, will support Indonesia’s shift toward value-based digital health.

According to a Fitch Solutions report, it will provide a framework that supports hospitals in the design and implementation of digital initiatives that are focused on measurable gains.

“This will embed regulatory, clinical, data and technology governance from the outset, with planning for integration into the national SATUSEHAT health data platform,” the report added.

SATUSEHAT is Indonesia's national health data platform, and as of January 2026, it connects 91% of primary care facilities and 95% of hospitals, covering approximately 270 million patients.

The report noted that it will help the country address healthcare system challenges by reducing system fragmentation and duplication of solutions.

The platform will also help standardise digital health practices, which should drive more consistent quality and safety across healthcare settings.

“However, its overall impact will depend on addressing challenges related to infrastructure gaps, legacy system interoperability, digital workforce capacity and clarity on data governance”.

Moreover, partnerships with Asia-Pacific markets will accelerate digital health innovation and technology transfer in Indonesia, particularly Mainland China.

Further, the report emphasised that investment through established Southeast Asian digital infrastructure hubs such as Singapore and Malaysia will remain an important pathway for regional digital health expansion, supporting markets including Indonesia and Vietnam.

However, challenges such as governance, alignment with national standards and data sovereignty may slow down integration, particularly for data-heavy cross-border applications.