The common problem in regional development within the policy objective of a "More Social Europe" with a specific focus on healthcare is the absence of technical standards in social services, similar to those in healthcare services. While healthcare devices require certification (complex evaluation - user, system, security, etc.), there is a lack of such procedures in social services, despite the frequent use of similar equipment. This leads to low digitalisation of social services and a significant distrust of technical tools among workers. The EU addresses this issue in general through Regulation (EU) No. 241/2021 of the European Parliament and the Council. Each EU country has implemented the Directive in its own way. Some countries have unified social and health sectors, which has the potential to harmonise financing and facilitate compliance with technical standards. There are a number of countries that do not take this approach, and this is holding them back considerably.