Warsaw sets sights on European digital health revolution
Poland’s experiences with e-prescriptions and the Patient Internet Account could become a model for the European Union, building on valuable healthcare digitalisation lessons.
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Why Spain’s floods were so deadly
The day his people drowned, Valencia’s president accepted a certificate.
Global health expert: EU strategy risks being ‘all talk, no action’
Professor Dr Beate Kampmann, head of Charité’s Center for Global Health, looks at the challenges ahead for the EU’s global health strategy.
It’s time for Europe to harness the power of medical technology
Using the incredible power of medical technology, Europe can positively transform lives and its healthcare systems
Building a future-proof regulatory system
Simpler, faster, better – let’s not miss the opportunity to revamp the EU pharmaceutical regulatory framework to transform lives.
Ireland’s new Health Information Bill opens door to digital health revolution [Advocacy Lab Content]
In a significant move towards digital transformation, Ireland’s Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has unveiled the Health Information Bill 2024. This landmark legislation, once enacted, will lay the legal groundwork for digital health records in I…
Future of health: Time for Europe to connect the dots
Innovation can deliver patient-centric, digitally advanced, resilient and sustainable health care — a new video series shows what’s possible if the EU seizes this opportunity for transformation.
Digital health data compromise hailed as ‘most important health legislation’ in this mandate
EU institutions struck a deal on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) in the early hours of Friday (15 March), having finally landed an agreement on the thorny issue of opt-out for secondary use of health data.
Ukraine’s health system is a symbol of resilience
“I marvel at the resilience of Ukraine’s health system, battered by war and yet still standing.”
Germany embraces digital prescriptions, yet European integration lingers
The German public health sector has taken a step towards digitalisation, making electronic prescriptions obligatory, however, the way into the European Health Data Space is still far away.
Harnessing innovation in robotic-assisted surgery
Ahead of a new legislative term in 2024, the EU is at an inflection point at envisioning the future of health care in Europe.
Ethics in AI needs to be advanced to better protect patients’ health
Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds the potential to transform healthcare by enhancing various aspects of patient care, diagnostics, and administrative tasks. However, critical issues such as ethics and discrimination, still need to be addressed.
EHDS: Boosting digital literacy crucial for success of EU health data plan
With almost half of Europeans lacking digital skills, there is an urgent need to boost digital literacy if the European Health Data Space (EHDS), set to be launched in 2025, is to be a success.