DEVELOPING PUBLIC HEALTH CAPACITY IN THE EU
EHMA is delighted to announce his involvement in the European Commission (EAHC and DG Sanco) funded project "Developing Public Health Capacity in the EU". The project aims to bring together the major professional organisations in public health in Europe to review the current public health capacity in Europe and to make recommendations for EU action and support
For more information please follow the link.
FIRST GLOBAL E-HEALTH FORUM
25-26 October, Hamburg, Germany
Organised by the European Health Telematics Association (EHTEL), the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce and IBM, the first global E-Health conference will feature strategy and best practice presentations, workshops, discussion forums and an accompanying exhibition. The second day of the conference – hosted by Asklepios Clinics – offers show cases, guided tours and panel discussions to participants.
Among many others, confirmed speakers for the conference include: Harry Reynolds, Chair of the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) and Chair of Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) CORE Initiative, Dr. David Galler, Intensive Care Specialist, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, NZ; Samo Fakin, General Director, ZZZS, Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia, and Prof. Byung-Chul Chang, Director of Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Seoul.
For further information and registration, please see www.global-ehealth-forum.com or the conference press release.
The preliminary programme is available here.
THE EUROPEAN HEALTH LEADERS PROGRAMME 2010/2011
A Strategic Development Programme for Senior Leaders in European Health Systems
The overall focus of the programme is the evolving nature of European health systems and the challenges leaders are facing today. The programme provides a unique opportunity to invest in the development of senior health leaders, building a learning community of fellow leaders and senior academic thinkers, gaining an international perspective on trends influencing health and health care across Europe today. All details on the programme can be found at the EUHLP website.
If you have any further questions regarding the programme please contact the Programme Director, Dr. Catherine Hannaway or by telephone on 07810 836306.
NEW VACANCY AT THE KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE IN SWEDEN: PROFESSOR IN MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, COMBINED WITH THE TASK OF DIRECTOR OF THE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT CENTRE
The Karolinska Institute is looking for a person with documented experience of research at an international level within medical management and the ability to lead the continuing development of the Medical Management Centre, established in 2002. A broad experience in the field will be highly valued. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to participate in graduate and postgraduate education and to contribute to the cooperation between the Karolinska Institute and the Stockholm County Council in their joint development of healthcare services in the region.
More information on the vacacancy is available here.
EHMA BOARD ELECTIONS 2010 - Deadline extended to 19 May 2010
EHMA is delighted to announce that the 2010 call for board nominations is now open. EHMA Board election will be held during the General Assembly at the 2010 Annual Conference, which takes place at Sibelius Hall in Lahti, Finland on June 30. Based on EHMA statutes, we are looking for nominations for Members-at-Large and President.
It should be noted that candidates must be nominated by an institution other than their own and only fully paid up members may make nominations for this post. Nominee consent must be sought before returning nomination. If you wish to submit a nomination, please return the completed EHMA Board nomination form (below) by post, fax or by email to the EHMA offices in Brussels no later than Wednesday, 19 May 2010.
The nomination form for Members-at-Large and an accompanying letter by the director can be downloaded here. The nomination form for President and the director's letter can be found here.
Please note that the deadline for all nominations is the 19 May 2010. For more information, please also contact Britta .
NEW SPORT AND HEALTH COLLABORATION BETWEEN WORLD HEART FEDERATION AND EUROPEAN HEALTHY STADIA NETWORK
A new collaboration between the World Heart Federation and the European Healthy Stadia Network is set to increase the number of sports stadia involved in promoting healthy lifestyles and by doing so, help reduce incidence of heart disease and stroke amongst fans, stadia staff and local communities. During World Heart Day this year (26th September 2010) the World Heart Federation and the European Healthy Stadia Network will be working together to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and address health challenges through workplace wellness initiatives.
For more information on the collaboration, please click here.
LEEDS UNIVERSITY VACANCY
FACULTY OF BUSINESS - Leeds University Business School
Research Fellow
Responsible to: Head of School
Reports to: Professor Ian Kirkpatrick and Rebecca Malby, CIHM and WERD
Grade: University of Leeds grade 7
Tenure of post: Fixed term for 2 years
To download an application form and job details please visit www.leeds.ac.uk and click on jobs.
Alternatively these may be obtained from jobs@lubs.leeds.ac.uk or from Clare Henson, Dean’s office, tel +44 (0)113 343 2642. You can download more detailed information by clicking here
EU HEALTH POLICY FORUM RESPONDS TO EU 2020 STRATEGY CONSULTATION
In November 2009, a consultation was launched by the European Commission in which stakeholders were invited to respond on how to best recover from the current economic and financial crisis through the creation of an EU 2020 Strategy. Nearly 50 European stakeholders in the field of health took the opportunity to write a joint response under the umbrella of the EU Health Policy Forum, of which EHMA is a member.
In its consultation response, the EU Health Policy Forum recommends the European Commission to improve the health of the European citizens through enhanced access to healthcare, strengthened cohesion policies, an improved digital agenda, evidence based research, and an increase in the allocation of funding to health. In addition, improved regulations on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications, workforce organisation and planning are required to ensure the safety of European patients.
The response is available here.
PARLIAMENTARY HEARING COMMISSIONER-DESIGNATE FOR HEALTH AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS JOHN DALLI
On 14 January 2010, Europe’s Commissioner-Designate for Health and Consumer Affairs, John Dalli, underwent a public hearing from Members from the European Parliament in his bid to become the successor of Androulla Vassiliou – former European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Affairs.
Please click here if you want to find out John Dalli’s views on the recently rejected cross-border healthcare proposal, on tackling health inequalities by addressing social determinants of health and on the pharmaceutical package – an area that falls for the first time under the health and consumers portfolio.
The European Parliament is now expected to hold a vote of consent on the new Commissioners on 26 January 2010, after which they will be formally appointed.
For more information, please contact Annemie Coëme, EHMA Policy Officer (Annemie.coeme@ehma.org).
JOINT RESPONSE TO THE EC CONSULTATION ON THE EU ROLE IN GLOBAL HEALTH
EHMA is delighted to have worked in collaboration with EuroHealthNet and the Equity Channel on a joint response to the European Commission Consultation on the EU role in Global Health. The full text of the response can be downloaded here.
The response highlights six key recommendations as basis for any future EU global health framework:
1. Guarantee sustainable financing for health systems strengthening including public health and health promotion;
2. Ensure participation of local, regional and national communities in planning and delivering health programs;
3. Support capacity building of field actors;
4. Boost research funding opportunities;
5. Promote workforce capacity and health leadership;
6. Bear in mind that investing in health pays.
For more information, please contact Britta Baer, EHMA European Projects Manager (Britta.baer@ehma.org).
COMPARATIVE PPP MODELS IN A TIME OF RECESSION: THE OPTIONS FOR DECISION-MAKERS
26 November 2009, Berlin University of Technology, Germany
A one day event on comparative Public Private Sector Models in a time of recession is organised by the European Centre for Health Assets and Architecture (ECHAA) and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies at the Berlin University of Technology.
The main aim of the event is to inform and engage public authority decision-makers on their options with respect to partnering with the private sector in hospital and healthcare infrastructure and services development during the current credit/economic crisis.
More information on the event and programme is available here.
Interested candidates are kindly invited to contact steve.wright@echaa.eu and copy in Carola Harding mig@tu-berlin.de
EU BRIEFING ON THE NEW COMMISSION COMMUNICATION ON HEALTH INEQUALITIES
October 2009
The issue of health inequalities, both within and between Member States of the European Union has been increasingly discussed at European level in recent years. In this context, the Commission published its new Communication titled “Solidarity in Health: Reducing health inequalities in the EU” on 19 October 2009. EHMA has looked at the rationale, content and potential impact or next steps of the communication on health inequalities.
The EU Briefing is now available here.
For more information, please contact Britta Baer, EHMA European Projects Manager (britta.baer@ehma.org).
EU BRIEFING ON "THE IMPACT OF THE TREATY OF LISBON ON EU HEALTH LAW"
October 2009
As the ratification process of Europe's Lisbon Treaty is currently in his final stages EHMA wanted to take the opportunity to look forward to the possible impacts of the Treaty on EU Health Law and EU Health policy making. Special attention in the EU Briefing is paid to the new public health Article 168 TFUE, the European Charter of Fundamental Rights and the new Article 11 TFUE on the involvement of the civil society in EU Policy making.
The EU Briefing is now available here.
For more information please contact Annemie Coëme, EHMA Policy Officer (annemie.coeme@ehma.org).
12TH EUROPEAN HEALTH FORUM GASTEIN "FINANCIAL CRISIS AND HEALTH POLICY": 30 SEPTEMBER - 3 OCTOBER 2009, GASTEIN, AUSTRIA
Video report featuring Jeni Bremner now available
This year's European Health Forum Gastein highlighted the need for leadership and resilience in the health sector and beyond during times of financial crisis and economic recession. Speakers and participants warned against reneging on existing commitments to invest in and strengthen health systems but also underlined the need to invest intelligently and make best possible use of the opportunities created by the crisis.
EHMA was widely represented throughout the conference: Among others, EHMA SAC chair Kieran Walshe chaired Forum 1 on "Sustainability of health systems - the impact of the financial and economic crisis on health"; EHMA Director Jeni Bremner participated as panelist on Forum 5 on "Knowledge transferability and action and the EHMA supported workshop on Health Professional Mobility.
For more information on this year's conference, please visit www.ehfg.org or watch the video report featuring Jeni Bremner by clicking here.
PUBLICATION: DOES IMPROVING QUALITY SAVE MONEY?
In September 2009 an article was published by Dr John Ovretveit (Director of Research and Professor of Health Innovation and Improvement from the Medical Centre at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden) called "Does Improving Quality Save Money?". The article is a review of evidence of which improvements to quality reduce costs to health service providers.
The article is now available here.
RAMI SEMINAR: THE LEADERSHIP QUEST IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
16 October 2009, Dublin, Ireland
On 16 October 2009 the Healthcare Management section of the Royal Academy of Medicine organises a half-day seminar on “the leadership quest in healthcare delivery systems” in Dublin, Ireland. Invited speakers include: Dr. Tracey Cooper (CEO, Health Information and Quality Authority, Ireland), Prof. Peter Spurgeon (Director, Institute for Clinical Leadership, Warwick, UK), Prof. John Ovretveit (Director, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden) and Prof. Stiofan de Burca (Director, Health Systems Research Centre, University of Limerick, Ireland).
A flyer and a registration form can be downloaded here.
FP7 PROJECT ON INTEGRATED HOMECARE
In April 2009 the FP7 project on Integrated Homecare (IHC) launched research for better ways to clinical continuity for patients with stroke, COPD and heart failure – three frequent chronic diseases with about 1 million new patients every year across Europe. The mission of the project is to document the benefits of IHC combining effective patient rehabilitation with economic savings for society. To read more about the project please visit the IHC Website where you can also sign up for the IHC Newsletter.
EHMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 'SUCCESS IN A CHANGING MARKET: FUNDING, INNOVATION, COMMUNICATION'
EHMA's Annual conference: "Success in a Changing Market: funding, innovation, communication" is taking place from the 24-26 June in Austria. Join us in the beautiful city of Innsbruck and explore the role of health management in meeting the economic and demographic challenges facing European health systems, with a particular emphasis on funding mechanisms, strategic communication and ehealth innovation. We hope to see you in Innsbruck! EHMA's 2009 Annual Conference will be held at the Congress Center, Innsbruck, and is hosted by the Management Centre Innsbruck.
JOINT ROUNDTABLE ‘EQUIVALENCE OF TRAINING SKILLS IN THE EUROPEAN HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE’: 13 JULY, 12.30 - 16.30, BRUSSELS
The European Health Management Association (EHMA) and the Royal College of Physicians (London) would like to invite you to their joint roundtable meeting to discuss the equivalence of training/skills in the European healthcare workforce, with a particular focus on doctors and nurses. The meeting will take place on 13th July from 12.30 until 16.30 at the EHMA office in Brussels. Some 25 national and European representatives of health services and the professions will be joined by officials from the European Commission’s Directorate for Internal Market and Services and the Directorate for Health and Consumers to reflect on the current EU framework for training and recognition of qualifications and relate this to practical experience and practice on the ground at local and national levels.
DRAFT AGENDA
INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME
Jeni Bremner - Director, European Health Management Association
SETTING THE SCENE: THE CURRENT EU TRAINING FRAMEWORK
Pamela Brumter, Head of Unit, Internal Market and Regulated Professions, European Commission
ISSUES AND CONCERNS
Dr Andrew Goddard – Director of Workforce Unit, Royal College of Physicians (London)
Deirdre Daly – President, European Midwives Association
DISCUSSION
Chaired by Martin Else, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Physicians
CONCLUDING COMMENT
Jeni Bremner - Director, European Health Management Association
There are no places left for this event. For any other questions please email: Diana Kappler
EU HEALTH POLICY FORUM - QUESTIONNAIRE ON THE IMPACT OF THE ECONOMIC CRISIS
The EU Health Policy Forum, a biannual meeting convened by the Commission for European health policy stakeholders, is carrying out a questionnaire on the impact of the economic crisis on health and healthcare. If you would like to contribute answers to the questions attached we would be pleased to receive your comments.
Please email Jeni Bremner by Wednesday 24th June.
