EUREGHA Working Group on Digital Transformation in Healthcare – Constitutive meeting 2024
On 15 February 2024, EUREGHA held a constitutive meeting for the Working Group on Digital transformation in healthcare. The session emphasized the importance of leveraging digital technologies, such as AI and health data management, to improve healthcare delivery....
EU4Health Programme – 2024: Info session for EUREGHA members
On 15 February 2024, members of EUREGHA had the opportunity to participate in EUREGHA members-only webinar focusing on the EU4Health Programme's Annual Work Programme for 2024. The session was kindly conducted by Adrian Peres, Deputy Head of the EU4Health and Health...
The EUREGHA Secretariat welcomes two new interns!
The EUREGHA Secretariat welcomes two new interns! Get to know them:My name is Oda Marie Stey, and I am pursuing a Master's in International Politics and Economics at the University of Bologna. With a former background in Development studies, I now look forward to...
CoR’s Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing – Constitutive meeting 2024
On 1 February, the European Committee of the Regions’ Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing (IRGHW) meet to discuss the work plan and topics for their meetings in 2024, in line with the CoR's NAT Commission priorities and the IRGHW Work Programme 2020-2025....
ONCODIR First Plenary Consortium meeting in Nicosia
From 23 to 25 January, the ONCODIR project had its first plenary consortium meeting in Nicosia, Cyprus, to brainstorm and define together the approach and next steps. ONCODIR is developing a platform based on artificial intelligence to prevent Colorectal Cancer. It...
New EUREGHA interim Chair and welcoming new Executive Board Members
As of 26 January 2024, EUREGHA welcomes Andrea Pavlickova, current Treasurer and elected member of the Executive Board, as a new interim Chair until the next elections, taking place in May 2024 on the occasion of the upcoming EUREGHA Annual General Assembly. Following...
APPLY! – Health InnoFacilitator call for coaching session in innovation procurement
Applications are open! DEADLINE: 29 FEBUARY. Health Innofacilitator is inviting public procurers operational in the provisioning of health and social care to apply for the Call for coaching sessions to receive advise to facilitate the launch of future tenders to...
Highlights – EUREGHA High-level Annual Conference 2023
On 5th December, EUREGHA held its Annual Conference at the European Committee of the Regions, titled “Beyond 2024: discussing the future of EU health policy and innovation from the regional and local perspective”. The event has been confirmed to be the most prominent...
EUREGHA Manifesto for 2024 and beyond is out!
In an era marked by major global trends and challenges already underway for our healthcare systems, such as the digital and green transformation, demographic and climate change, and healthcare workforce shortages - to mention a few –, as well as fast-paced development...
Discover the new EUREGHA Booklet of regional best practices on health data
The health and care systems are in constant evolution, and the digital transition represents a crucial component of this transformative process. Fast-tracked, put under a spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic, and further driven forward by initiatives such as the...
CoR’s Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing met to discuss the greening and sustainability of the healthcare sector
On Thursday 30 November, the European Committee of the Regions’ Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing (CoR IRGHW) had its last meeting for 2023, with the aim of debating the greening and sustainability of the healthcare systems in Europe. The event was...
Save your spot! – EUREGHA High-Level Annual Conference “Beyond 2024: discussing the future of EU health policy and innovation from the regional and local perspective”
EUREGHA is glad to invite its members and interested stakeholders to its Annual High-Level Conference: “Beyond 2024: discussing the future of EU health policy and innovation from the regional and local perspective” 5th December 2023,...
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Ensuring patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare: the new Commission’s directive
As part of the Renewed Social Agenda, the Commission adopted on 2 July 2008 a proposal for a directive to facilitate the application of European patients' rights in relation to cross-border healthcare, as well as a Communication on improving co-operation between...
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CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing: “Healthcare in Cross-Border Regions”
Healthcare in Cross-Border Regions Minutes9.00 Welcome and introduction by the Chair, Birgitta SacrédeusThe chair, Birgitta Sacrédeus, welcomed all the participants and introduced the topic of the meeting: “Healthcare in Cross-Border Regions”. Within the EU, border...
CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing: “Active and Healthy Ageing”
MinutesWelcome and introduction by the Chair, Birgitta SacrédeusThe chair, Birgitta Sacrédeus welcomed all the participants and introduced the topic of the meeting: “Active and Healthy Ageing”. Ms Sacrédeus spoke about the demographic changes occurring at all levels...
CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing: Value-Based healthcare in Europe: challenges and opportunities
Thursday 11 April 8h00 – 9h00 Minutes Welcome and introduction by the Chair, Birgitta Sacrédeus The Chair, Birgitta Sacrédeus welcomed the participants and introduced the topic of the meeting: “Value-Based healthcare in Europe: challenges and opportunities”. Ms...
CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing (IRGHW) – Constitutive meeting
On the 7th of February the European Committee of the Regions Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing (IRGHW) held its constitutive meeting.During the Constitutive meeting, IRGHW members brainstormed together, shared topics relevant for their regions and agreed...
CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing – Meeting on “Integrated Care in Europe: The Way Ahead”
CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing meeting of 6/12/2018, with Isabella Notarangelo, Health Economist, and of Prof Jonas Christensen
Global Challenges, Territorial Answers: the Future of Health in Europe
At the EUREGHA/CoR Interregional Group on Health and Well-being event, several high-level speakers, included European Commissioner Andriukaitis, underlined the clear need for closer collaboration between European regions and the EU institutions and novel partnerships among health stakeholders.
CoR Interregional Group on Health and Well-being Meeting on big data in health
Minutes of the 4th Meeting of 2018 of the Committee of the Regions’ Interregional Group on Health and Well-being of the 5th of July 2018. The topic of the meeting was “Big data and the health sector: the way forward”
CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing Meeting “Precision Medicine, HTA and Future European Scenarios”
Thursday 17 May 8h00 – 9h00 Room JDE 52, Committee of the Regions Minutes Welcome and introduction by the Chair, Birgitta Sacrédeus The Chair, Birgitta Sacrédeus welcomed the participants and introduced the topic of the meeting: “Precision Medicine, HTA and Future...
CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing Meeting “The Future of Primary Health Care in Europe”
Friday 23rd March 8h00 – 9h00 Room JDE 51, Committee of the Regions Minutes Welcome and introduction by the Chair, Birgitta Sacrédeus The Chair, Birgitta Sacrédeus welcomed the participants and introduced the topic of the meeting: “The Future of Primary Health Care in...
CoR Interregional Group on Health & Wellbeing “State of Health in the EU”
On the 1st of December, the CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing (for which EUREGHA is secretariat) held a meeting on the topic of the newly published reports in the initiative "State of Health in the EU".Stan Van Alphen, Lead Policy Coordinator...
CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing Meeting on Integrated Care
Friday 12 May 8h00 – 9h00Room JDE 63, Committee of the RegionsMinutesWelcome and approval of agendaBirgitta Sacrédeus, Chair of the CoR Interregional Group on Health & Wellbeing, welcomed participants to the second meeting of the year and informed attendees about...
CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing Meeting “Integration, Cooperation and Performance of Health Systems”
Thursday 23th March 8h00 – 9h00Room JDE 70, Committee of the RegionsMinutesWelcome and approval of agendaThe Chair, Birgitta Sacrédeus welcomed participants to the first meeting of the year. She informed attendees about the logistical arrangements.The agenda of the...
Commission Communication “Boosting Growth and Cohesion in EU Border Regions”
On the 20th of September 2017 the European Commission adopted its Communication “Boosting Growth and Cohesion in EU Border Regions”. The Communication aims to highlight ways in which the EU, Member States and regions can reduce the complexity, length and costs of...
European Parliament approves new tobbaco legislation
On Tuesday 8 October, the European Parliament voted on the Tobacco Products Directive. The Parliament approved the text although the Commission’s original proposal was changed in several ways. With the approved text, cigarette packs will contain health...
New Health and Consumer Programmes
On 9 November, the European Commission adopted proposals for the new Health for Growth and Consumer Programmes. The two programmes aim to foster a Europe of healthy, active, informed and empowered citizens, who can contribute to economic growth.
EU Parliament takes a stand on the patients’ rights directive
MEPs on 19 January 2011 approved a new EU law setting out patients' rights to seek medical care in another EU country. The legislation clarifies the rules for reimbursement, including when advance authorisation may be required.The new rules clarify that EU citizens...
The European Commission launches its work programme 2010
The European Commission has recently published its work programme 2010, which highlights four main strands:Tackling the economic crisis and sustaining Europe's social market economyBuilding a citizens' agenda which puts people at the heart of European actionDeveloping...
Harnessing ICT to improve healthcare
The European Commission has unveiled a strategy to put Europe at the forefront when it comes to the development of smart internet-powered infrastructures. It calls on Europe's governments and its ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) sector to take...
Employers and trade unions sign an agreement to prevent injuries from blood-borne infections
Employers and trade unions in the healthcare sector have signed an EU-wide agreement to prevent injuries from needle sticks and other sharp objects. More than 1 million such injuries occur every year, forming one of the most common health and safety threats in the...
The European Commission launches the Partnership for Action against Cancer
On the 24th June the European Commission reinforced its long-term commitment to the fight against cancer by creating a European Partnership for Action against Cancer. The partnership will focus on actions that can be taken at EU level to more effectively prevent and...
The European Parliament endorses the Commission’s initiatives in the public health field
On the 24th April 2009, the European Parliament voted on three important health policy initiatives; patients' rights in cross border healthcare, improving patient safety and an EU strategy on rare diseases.
The Commission launches its Annual Policy Strategy
The Commission has presented its Annual Policy Strategy which paves the way for establishing a policy agenda for 2010. While ensuring the continuity of the institution’s strategic planning system, the Annual Policy Strategy takes account of the fact that a new...
The Commission tables the pharmaceutical package
The EU has been losing ground in pharmaceutical innovation. European patients still suffer from inequalities in the availability of information about medicines, whilst counterfeits are on the rise. To address these challenges, the Commission has tabled a package,...
The Commission opts for safety and quality measures for organ donation
On the 8th December 2008, the Commission adopted important safety and quality measures for organ donation and a 10 point action plan to work with Member States on strengthening organ donation and transplantation systems in Europe.
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