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Issue 70,
11 May 2011
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eHealth Week 2011: Investing in Health Systems of the Future
Pēteris Zilgalvis, Head of Unit, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Health, European Commission
eHealth Week 2011 (10-12 May 2011) is a very special event bringing together policy makers, industry, innovators and healthcare professionals to learn, share experience and be inspired.
At a time of economic crisis, there are few voices speaking of "investing", and yet this is exactly the theme of the conference this year. But making eHealth solutions work for future generations is not just about investing money: often, the biggest barriers to rolling out eHealth solutions are legal, technical, semantic and educational.
It is arguably more important for eHealth stakeholders to invest their time and energy. The high numbers of registrations for eHealth Week suggest that they are ready to do so. In the same spirit, this year's event will be more interactive and participative than ever before, with all delegates – up to the ministerial level – actively involved. Stakeholders will have the opportunity to interact with policy makers, and participants will come together in partnership to find innovative eHealth solutions for active and healthy ageing.
eHealth week is also the chance for us to set bold targets to combat the rise in chronic health conditions through eHealth solutions. Investing our time and energy now promises a handsome return in the form of more efficient and effective health systems for the generations to come.
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Traditional herbal medicines: more safety for products put on EU market
From 1 May, only medicinal products that have been registered or otherwise authorised can be sold in the EU. Citizens can be sure that traditional herbal medicines they buy are safe and effective. Read the press release and watch the video.
Traditional herbal medicines: more safety for products put on EU market
From 1 May, only medicinal products that have been registered or otherwise authorised can be sold in the EU. Citizens can be sure that traditional herbal medicines they buy are safe and effective. Read the press release and watch the video.
EU-US cooperation on eHealth
Following the signature of the memorandum of understanding between the EU and the US related to ICT for Health activities, the European Commission co-organised a workshop to present ongoing and planned actions.
EU-US cooperation on eHealth
Following the signature of the memorandum of understanding between the EU and the US related to ICT for Health activities, the European Commission co-organised a workshop to present ongoing and planned actions.
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Germany
Path breaking models to improve hospital care
A new internet portal to show how successful hospitals work.
United Kingdom
Modernisation of health and care - involving patients in discussions
England's Health Department is organising a listening exercise to get patients' views on the modernisation of the health and care system.
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Commission seeks views on improving healthcare by applying ICT (eHealth)
The European Commission is seeking citizens' and other interested parties' views on how the quality and efficiency of healthcare can be improved using information and communication technologies.
EU wants to steer innovation on active and healthy ageing
An EU-led steering group has been set up to discuss how to improve the health and quality of life of older people, increase sustainability of healthcare systems and create new growth and market opportunities for Europe.
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ICORD 2011 - 7th International Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs (Tokyo, 21-23 May 2011)
A global meeting on international cooperation and public health policies focussing on research, diagnosis, development of and access to treatment and care for rare diseases.
European flu summit (Brussels, 26 May 2011)
The concept of the one-day meeting is to provide influenza stakeholder organizations with a platform to exchange good practices and to initiate concrete actions.
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World medicines situation report 2011
The third edition of the report brings together new data on 24 key topics relating to pharmaceutical production and consumption, innovation, regulation and safety.
World medicines situation report 2011
The third edition of the report brings together new data on 24 key topics relating to pharmaceutical production and consumption, innovation, regulation and safety.
Crisis, hospitals and healthcare
This comparative report details impacts of the financial crisis on hospital and healthcare services, healthcare professionals, patients and citizens.
Crisis, hospitals and healthcare
This comparative report details impacts of the financial crisis on hospital and healthcare services, healthcare professionals, patients and citizens.
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New video: Director General for health and consumers explains the Herbals Directive
Paola Testori Coggi explains the situation regarding herbal medicines in response to concerns expressed by EU citizens.
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eHealth Week 2011: Investing in Health Systems of the Future
Activities at EU level
Health-EU -
eHealth
European Commission - DG Health and Consumers
Information Society - Information and Communication Technologies for Health
European Commission - DG Information Society
News
eHealth Week 2011: Invest in information technologies that empower healthcare professionals and patients!
eHealth Week 2011: Press material
Health Programme Projects
Chain of Trust - Understanding patients and health professionals’ perspective on telehealth
This project seeks to empower patients, health professionals and national health authorities across the EU to understand and effectively use telehealth services.
TeleSCoPE - Telehealth Services Code of Practice for Europe
This project seeks responses to the growing needs of people with chronic and long-term conditions and will contribute to the preventative health agenda.
HeartCycle project
This project promotes research, development and clinical validation of innovative solutions for managing cardiovascular diseases. It focuses on heart-attack victims and on chronically ill patients who have suffered heart failure.
Other interesting links
HFE - Health First Europe
EHTEL - European Health Telematics Association
HON - Health On the Net Foundation
ISfTeH - Improving ehealth
European Space Agency – Space for Health
WHO – eHealth
WHO - eHealth Standardisation Coordination Group
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