EUREGHA General Assembly 2021
At the General Assembly, organized on Monday 26 April, EUREGHA members met to elect a new Executive Board. Nick Batey (Wales) passed his role as chair to Giovanni Gorgoni (AreSS Apulia), and Markus Klamminger (Lower-Austria) and Mats Ulfendahl (Region Ostergotland)...
IN-4-AHA Living Lab Testing Scheme
The Innovation Networks for Scaling Active and Healthy Ageing (IN-4-AHA) consortium has published an open call for the IN-4-AHA Living Lab Testing Scheme. IN-4-AHA is funded under the EU Horizon 2020 programme and aims to facilitate the scale-up of innovative...
IRGHW meeting “Discussing the future opinions of the CoR on strengthening the mandate of the ECDC and on the Pharmaceutical Strategy”
The CoR Interregional Group on Health and Well-being (IRGHW) held a meeting on 2 March. The event was dedicated to the opinions of the Committee of the Regions on strengthening the ECDC and EMA mandate, and on the Pharmaceutical Strategy. The gathering was organized...
Inputs on the recommendations of the EXPH Opinion on Public Procurement in healthcare systems
EUREGHA, as a partner of the European Alliance for Value in Health and the EURIPHI Health & Social Care Regions Network, has contributed with two inputs on the recommendations of the Expert Panel Opinion on Public Procurement in healthcare systems. Both groups...
CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing (IRGHW) – Constitutive meeting
On 9 February, the CoR's Interregional Group on Health and Well-being held its constitutive meeting. This meeting explored which topics will be discussed throughout 2021. The CoR members emphasized that the European Commission has worked hard to lay the groundwork for...
IN-4-AHA kick-off meeting
IN-4-AHA, the new EU-funded Coordination and Support Action (CSA) has organized its kick-off meeting on 9 February. The event was divided into two parts and external stakeholders were invited to join the morning programme to discuss the project’s objectives, the...
EUREGHA High-level Annual Conference 2020
On 9 December, EUREGHA – the reference network of European Regional and Local Health Authorities – held its high-level annual conference. The conference was organized to discuss the ongoing transformation of the health and social care systems in Europe. Regional and...
The Cross-border Institute of Healthcare Systems and Prevention (CBI) joined EUREGHA
We are happy to announce that the Cross-border Institute of Healthcare Systems and Prevention (CBI) has joined EUREGHA as an associate member. The Institute is a joint initiative of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Groningen (NL) and the...
Second European Value-Based Procurement Conference
On 1 December 2020, the Value-Based Procurement Community of Practice, with the support of stakeholders EUREGHA, EHPPA, and MedTech Europe, organized the second European Value-Based Procurement Conference. The event aimed to explore the full potential of the ongoing...
Towards a European Health Union – the contribution of the European Committee of the Regions
On Thursday 26 November, the European Committee of the Region’s Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing met to discuss how its members can help to shape the future of EU health policies and ensure better health in all regions. On this occasion, CoR Rapporteurs...
BOOST Webinar and Policy Brief
On 18 November 2020, we met online for the webinar “Promoting mental wellbeing amongst children in schools: paving the way towards a more systematic approach”, coordinated by the BOOST consortium. The event was organized to discuss the developments of the project and...
EUREGHA joined the European Alliance for Value in Health
EUREGHA is delighted to be one of the partners of the newly launched European Alliance for Value in Health. The Alliance, established by 11 associations, embodies a broad group of European health stakeholders who represent patients, scientific and professional...
Launch of the new PERISCOPE Horizon2020 project
The COVID-19 outbreak underlines various weaknesses in our society, and this is particularly true for the health sector. In May 2020, the European Commission has mobilised a call as part of the Coronavirus Global Response Initiative to fight the pandemic and to...
EU Health Summit 2020: Time for action!
To successfully transform and improve the healthcare systems in Europe, we need to be equipped to respond to current and future healthcare threats. Therefore, European stakeholders need to join forces and act according to a shared vision for health. We cannot lose the...
Cohesion Policy and Health: investing in a healthy and socially just regional development
On 15 October, EUREGHA coordinated the `Cohesion policy and health- Investing in a healthy and socially just development´ workshop in partnership with the European Committee of the Regions, DG SANTE from the European Commission, and EuroHealthnet. The workshop was...
EU4Health and Horizon Europe budget cuts are a missed opportunity for innovation, research, resilient health systems and healthy citizens
The EU Health Coalition very much regrets the outcome of the European Council where health, research and innovation have been sacrificed in the overall budget negotiations. In May, when the European Commission proposed €9.4 billion to a new ambitious standalone...
Regions Against Covid-19 #7 – Apulia puts in place high-level and smart healthcare solutions to manage the pandemic
Apulia (IT) has put in place multi-level approaches to deal with the current pandemic. The region works with high-level and smart digital healthcare solutions based on epidemiological surveillance and epidemiology for assistance. This article will outline four of...
EUREGHA joins PACT and endorses statement on Covid-19
During the Covid-19 crisis, it became apparent that health stakeholders need to work together to ensure that the principle of “leaving no-one behind” will be increasingly prioritized in any future crises. Therefore, we are happy to announce that EUREGHA has recently...
Regions Against Covid-19 #6 – The 1450 health advice hotline in Lower Austria
Within this series of news articles, EUREGHA takes the opportunity to highlight actions taken by our members to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak. Managing the Covid-19 outbreak via the ‘1450’ health advice hotline in Lower Austria From one day to the next, normality in...
Regions Against Covid-19 #5 – Skåne: Do you want to help out?
Regions Against Covid19
Regions Against Covid-19 #4 – Tuscany Region: Prevention, control and treatment
Within this series of news articles, EUREGHA takes the opportunity to highlight actions taken by our members to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak. The answer of Tuscany to fight the Covid-19 emergency includes a series of integrated measures for prevention, control, and...
Regions Against Covid-19 #3- The Catalan Health System uses data analytics to manage Covid-19
Within this series of news articles, EUREGHA takes the opportunity to highlight actions taken by our members to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak. This week’s contribution is written by EUREGHA's member’s representatives Cesar Velasco, Josué...
Regions Against Covid-19 #2- NHS Near Me, the Scottish tool to visit a GP in times of self-isolation
Within this series of news articles, EUREGHA takes the opportunity to highlight actions taken by our members to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak. Regions and local health authorities are working around the clock to find innovative solutions in providing qualitative...
European Commission Guidelines on EU Emergency Assistance in Cross-Border Cooperation in Healthcare
EUREGHA welcomes the European Commission’s guidelines on EU Emergency Assistance in Cross-Border Cooperation in Healthcare related to the COVID-19 crisis. The European Commission calls on national, regional and local health authorities to make full use of: - existing...
EU Health Summit 2020: Time for action!
To successfully transform and improve the healthcare systems in Europe, we need to be equipped to respond to current and future healthcare threats. Therefore, European stakeholders need to join forces and act according to a shared vision for health. We cannot lose the...
Cohesion Policy and Health: investing in a healthy and socially just regional development
On 15 October, EUREGHA coordinated the `Cohesion policy and health- Investing in a healthy and socially just development´ workshop in partnership with the European Committee of the Regions, DG SANTE from the European Commission, and EuroHealthnet. The workshop was...
State of the Union 2020: a focus on health for the future
EUREGHA appreciates the statements of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, made during her first State of the Union address on 16 September. “For me, it is crystal clear we need to build a stronger European Health Union. It is time to do that” –...
Regions Against Covid-19 #7 – Apulia puts in place high-level and smart healthcare solutions to manage the pandemic
Apulia (IT) has put in place multi-level approaches to deal with the current pandemic. The region works with high-level and smart digital healthcare solutions based on epidemiological surveillance and epidemiology for assistance. This article will outline four of...
European Commission Guidelines on EU Emergency Assistance in Cross-Border Cooperation in Healthcare
EUREGHA welcomes the European Commission’s guidelines on EU Emergency Assistance in Cross-Border Cooperation in Healthcare related to the COVID-19 crisis. The European Commission calls on national, regional and local health authorities to make full use of: - existing...
The EU Health Coalition calls for more solidarity and a coordinated EU action to tackle COVID-19
Europe remains at the epicentre of the COVID-19 crisis. No single European country is immune to the devastating consequences of this virus. Responding to the challenges of the pandemic thus requires a pan-European approach. Our health is too important. No one country,...
Cross-border Thematic Network turns into a permanent Stakeholder Network!
We have the pleasure to inform you that the Thematic Network on "Healthcare in Cross-Border Regions" has been transformed into a permanent Stakeholder Network kindly hosted by DG SANTE on the EU Health Policy Platform. On this online platform, we will publish good...
NAT Commission meeting on Cross-border Healthcare
During the NAT Commission meeting on 5 March, Julia Winkler, the team leader of the Health across Initiative /Lower Austria participated in a discussion on cross-border healthcare. Rapporteur Karsten Uno Pederson (DK/PES) organized the meeting to exchange views on the...
Toolbox for National Contact Points and Patients on Cross-border Healthcare
To help patients get a better understanding on how to receive the best healthcare when they are travelling within the European Union, DG SANTE published a Toolbox for National Contact Points(NCPs) and Patients on Cross-border Healthcare. By releasing a set of...
EUREGHA’s High-level Annual Conference 2019
On 5 December, EUREGHA – the reference network of European Regional and Local Health Authorities – held its high-level annual conference “Towards a healthy and cohesive Europe”. Various health experts were brought together to discuss the future of ESI funds for...
EUREGHA Chair participates in panel NAT Commission
On 12 November 2019, EUREGHA chair Nick Batey participated in the panel debate of the 26th NAT Commission meeting. The policy debate took place to exchange views on the working document on “Cross-border healthcare cooperation” and Nick Batey was asked to contribute by...
EUREGHA among the speakers of the WHO Regions for Health Network annual meeting
On June 26-28 the WHO Regions for Health Network held its annual meeting and celebrated its 25th anniversary with a 3-day event hosted by the provinces of the Euroregion Meuse-rhine. EUREGHA was among the speakers of the conference that took place in Aachen,...
Inputs on the recommendations of the EXPH Opinion on Public Procurement in healthcare systems
EUREGHA, as a partner of the European Alliance for Value in Health and the EURIPHI Health & Social Care Regions Network, has contributed with two inputs on the recommendations of the Expert Panel Opinion on Public Procurement in healthcare systems. Both groups...
Second European Value-Based Procurement Conference
On 1 December 2020, the Value-Based Procurement Community of Practice, with the support of stakeholders EUREGHA, EHPPA, and MedTech Europe, organized the second European Value-Based Procurement Conference. The event aimed to explore the full potential of the ongoing...
EUREGHA joined the European Alliance for Value in Health
EUREGHA is delighted to be one of the partners of the newly launched European Alliance for Value in Health. The Alliance, established by 11 associations, embodies a broad group of European health stakeholders who represent patients, scientific and professional...
“Value-based healthcare in Catalonia: Challenges and Opportunities to Contribute to the Future”
The Catalan Agency for Healthcare Quality and Assessment (AQuAS) published an English report on “Value-based healthcare in Catalonia; Challenges and opportunities to contribute to the future”. The report analyses the concept of Value-Based healthcare as a paradigm in...
Towards outcomes-based healthcare in Europe – How can the State of Health in the EU show the way?
Related documents and links EU Health Coalition The State of Health in the EU On the 4th of February, partners of the EU Health Coalition gathered in Brussels for the conference “Towards outcomes-based healthcare in Europe - How can the State of Health in...
The 1st European Value-Based Procurement Conference – Statement
Partnering for patient-centric, sustainable health care
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...
Towards a value-based healthcare system: From concept to implementation
On April 10, the conference “Towards a Value-Based Healthcare system: from concept to implementation” promoted by EUREGHA took place at the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to the EU. During the event, different health stakeholders had the opportunity to...
EUREGHA takes part in the first EURIPHI project meeting
On the 31st of January EUREGHA took part in the first EURIPHI project meeting. EUREGHA is one of the partners of this project, a Horizon 2020 CSA with 25 partners from 10 EU countries that will work on value-based MEAT procurement. Key Objectives of the EURIPHI...
IRGHW meeting “Discussing the future opinions of the CoR on strengthening the mandate of the ECDC and on the Pharmaceutical Strategy”
The CoR Interregional Group on Health and Well-being (IRGHW) held a meeting on 2 March. The event was dedicated to the opinions of the Committee of the Regions on strengthening the ECDC and EMA mandate, and on the Pharmaceutical Strategy. The gathering was organized...
CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing (IRGHW) – Constitutive meeting
On 9 February, the CoR's Interregional Group on Health and Well-being held its constitutive meeting. This meeting explored which topics will be discussed throughout 2021. The CoR members emphasized that the European Commission has worked hard to lay the groundwork for...
Towards a European Health Union – the contribution of the European Committee of the Regions
On Thursday 26 November, the European Committee of the Region’s Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing met to discuss how its members can help to shape the future of EU health policies and ensure better health in all regions. On this occasion, CoR Rapporteurs...
Cohesion Policy and Health: investing in a healthy and socially just regional development
On 15 October, EUREGHA coordinated the `Cohesion policy and health- Investing in a healthy and socially just development´ workshop in partnership with the European Committee of the Regions, DG SANTE from the European Commission, and EuroHealthnet. The workshop was...
Renewal of the CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing
In July, the European Committee of the Regions Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing was renewed and EUREGHA will act as the Secretariat of the group for another term. The CoR Interregional Groups are platforms to exchange views and create new ideas among local...
CoR Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing: “The State of the Health in the EU Cycle”
On 5 December, the Committee of the Regions Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing organized the meeting on “The State of Health in the EU Cycle”, which is a two-year initiative that has been carried out by the European Commission. The European Commission...
EUREGHA’s SDGs for a healthy and social Europe event
On 9 October, EUREGHA organized the ‘SDGs for a healthy social Europe’ conference in collaboration with the European Committee of the Regions and the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, within the framework of the European Week of Regions &...
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
Second European Value-Based Procurement Conference
On 1 December 2020, the Value-Based Procurement Community of Practice, with the support of stakeholders EUREGHA, EHPPA, and MedTech Europe, organized the second European Value-Based Procurement Conference. The event aimed to explore the full potential of the ongoing...
Towards a European Health Union – the contribution of the European Committee of the Regions
On Thursday 26 November, the European Committee of the Region’s Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing met to discuss how its members can help to shape the future of EU health policies and ensure better health in all regions. On this occasion, CoR Rapporteurs...
BOOST Webinar and Policy Brief
On 18 November 2020, we met online for the webinar “Promoting mental wellbeing amongst children in schools: paving the way towards a more systematic approach”, coordinated by the BOOST consortium. The event was organized to discuss the developments of the project and...
EUREGHA joined the European Alliance for Value in Health
EUREGHA is delighted to be one of the partners of the newly launched European Alliance for Value in Health. The Alliance, established by 11 associations, embodies a broad group of European health stakeholders who represent patients, scientific and professional...
Launch of the new PERISCOPE Horizon2020 project
The COVID-19 outbreak underlines various weaknesses in our society, and this is particularly true for the health sector. In May 2020, the European Commission has mobilised a call as part of the Coronavirus Global Response Initiative to fight the pandemic and to...
EU Health Summit 2020: Time for action!
To successfully transform and improve the healthcare systems in Europe, we need to be equipped to respond to current and future healthcare threats. Therefore, European stakeholders need to join forces and act according to a shared vision for health. We cannot lose the...
Cohesion Policy and Health: investing in a healthy and socially just regional development
On 15 October, EUREGHA coordinated the `Cohesion policy and health- Investing in a healthy and socially just development´ workshop in partnership with the European Committee of the Regions, DG SANTE from the European Commission, and EuroHealthnet. The workshop was...
ERRIN-EUREGHA joint statement on the regional and local perspective on the Horizon Europe Mission on Cancer
EUREGHA joins forces with ERRIN (European Regions Research Innovation Network) to raise the regional voice in the future mission on cancer. We welcome the European Commission’s initiative to address cancer in the form of a mission under Horizon Europe in the next...
State of the Union 2020: a focus on health for the future
EUREGHA appreciates the statements of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, made during her first State of the Union address on 16 September. “For me, it is crystal clear we need to build a stronger European Health Union. It is time to do that” –...
EU4Health and Horizon Europe budget cuts are a missed opportunity for innovation, research, resilient health systems and healthy citizens
The EU Health Coalition very much regrets the outcome of the European Council where health, research and innovation have been sacrificed in the overall budget negotiations. In May, when the European Commission proposed €9.4 billion to a new ambitious standalone...
EUREGHA joins PACT and endorses statement on Covid-19
During the Covid-19 crisis, it became apparent that health stakeholders need to work together to ensure that the principle of “leaving no-one behind” will be increasingly prioritized in any future crises. Therefore, we are happy to announce that EUREGHA has recently...
EUREGHA’s High-level Annual Conference 2019
On 5 December, EUREGHA – the reference network of European Regional and Local Health Authorities – held its high-level annual conference “Towards a healthy and cohesive Europe”. Various health experts were brought together to discuss the future of ESI funds for...
BOOST Webinar and Policy Brief
On 18 November 2020, we met online for the webinar “Promoting mental wellbeing amongst children in schools: paving the way towards a more systematic approach”, coordinated by the BOOST consortium. The event was organized to discuss the developments of the project and...
Launch of the new PERISCOPE Horizon2020 project
The COVID-19 outbreak underlines various weaknesses in our society, and this is particularly true for the health sector. In May 2020, the European Commission has mobilised a call as part of the Coronavirus Global Response Initiative to fight the pandemic and to...
EUREGHA takes part in the second BOOST project meeting in Poznan
Poznan (PO), 06-08 May 2019 From 6 to 8 May 2019 the BOOST consortium partners gathered in Poznan, Poland, for a 3-day project meeting together with members of the Advisory Board. The meeting was a great occasion to exchange ideas and inputs on the state of the art of...
EUREGHA takes part in the first BOOST project meeting
From 24 to 26 September 2018 the first BOOST project meeting took place in Oslo, Norway, and gathered all consortium partners coming from four European countries as well as the members of the Advisory Board.On the first day, Gloria Azalde and Stine Hellum Braathen,...
Report of the EUREGHA & EUMH Alliance Conference: “Mental Health in the Workplace” of the 11 October 2017
On 11th of October, EUREGHA co-organized a full-day conference on the topic “Mental Health in the Workplace – A multi-stakeholder dialogue” in cooperation with EUMH Alliance (European Alliance for Mental Health – Employment and Work) and the Committee of the Regions...
EUREGHA morning seminar 27 April Mental Health in the Young: good practices and new initiatives
On 27 April, EUREGHA held a seminar on the topic “Mental health in the young: Good practice and new initiatives” at Skåne European Office. During the event, participants had the opportunity to hear from and discuss with representatives from European and regional level...
EUREGHA at Counselling and Telepsychology Conference
On 30 June, EUREGHA attended a conference in Florence on Counselling and Telepsychology.EUREGHA was represented by Sol Wallyn, from the Flemish Agency for Care and Health, who presented EUREGHA and the activities of Euregenas. Sara Carbone, from...
Joint Action on Mental Health and Well-being
EUREGHA is a Collaborating Partner on the Joint Action for Mental Health and Well-being. This Joint Action primarily seeks to formulate policy recommendations that will overcome previous limitations and create a sustainable commitment for their implementation....
EUREGHA Working Group on Mental Health
On the 20th April 2009, EUREGHA will launch a working group on suicide prevention aiming at exploring the initiatives promoted by local and regional authorities.
The EU Health Commissioner Vassiliou launches “The European Pact for Mental Health and Well-Being”
On the occasion of the "EU High-Level Conference on Mental Health", EU Health Commissioner Vassiliou together with the Slovenian Presidency and the World Health Organisation Regional Office for Europe launched "The European Pact for Mental Health and Well-Being". The...
Exchanging best practices for suicide prevention
Suicide is not only a personal tragedy, it represents a serious public health problem, particularly in the WHO European Region. There is a growing evidence that mental disorders and self-destructive behaviour have increased in the last 40 years in both poor and rich...
Mental health conference in preparation
More information is becoming available about plans for future EC mental health activities following some preparatory meetings. The objective of the conference on 13 June in Brussels is to launch a so-called European Pact for Mental Health.
Joint Action CHRODIS
JA-CHRODIS is a three-year initiative (2014-2017) led by the Institute of Health Carlos III and is being funded by the European Commission and the participating parties. EUREGHA was part of the Dissemination Working Package.
Better use of existing knowledge to fight chronic diseases
On 28 November, EUREGHA organised a workshop at the European Parliament with the aim of presenting JA-CHRODIS (EU Joint Action on Chronic Diseases and promoting healthy ageing across the life-cycle) to European policy makers. The workshop had a special focus to...
27 October, SUNFRAIL workshop “Toward a Bio-Psychosocial model of frailty”
On 27 October, SUNFRAIL partners and externally invited speakers gathered in Naples for the 2nd transnational workshop “Toward a Bio-Psychosocial model of frailty”, hosted by Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Federico II. EUREGHA, as consortium partner of the project,...
Joint Action CHRODIS General Assembly and Stakeholder’s Forum
On 4 February, the EUREGHA Secretariat attended the second General Assembly and Stakeholders’ Forum of the Joint Action on Chronic Diseases (JA CHRODIS), taking place at Instituto de Salud Carlos III in Madrid.JA CHRODIS started in 2014 and is a project jointly funded...
EUREGHA Conference: Linking Chronic Diseases and Frailty
The EUREGHA high-level conference took place on 11 December on the theme “Linking Chronic Disaeses and Frailty: Creating Synergies and Collaboration Between Efficient Policies for Disease Prevention and Management at European and Subnational Level”. Mr Xavier Pratts...
Press Release: CHRODIS General Assembly 19 February
As a partner in the Joint Action on Chronic Diseases and Promoting Healthy Ageing Across the Life Cycle (JA-CHRODIS), EUREGHA will be attending the CHRODIS General Assembly, tomorrow 19 February. EUREGHA is a partner in the CHRODIS Joint Action to contribute to...
Chronic Care Plan of Catalonia
On the 19th of September, the EUREGHA Secretariat attended a meeting at the Catalonia Delegation on their Chronic Care Plan. The meeting was held in order for the Catalonia Delegation to present their best practice. The Catalan Health Plan 2011-15 was explained, with...
Towards a European Health Union – the contribution of the European Committee of the Regions
On Thursday 26 November, the European Committee of the Region’s Interregional Group on Health and Wellbeing met to discuss how its members can help to shape the future of EU health policies and ensure better health in all regions. On this occasion, CoR Rapporteurs...
Cohesion Policy and Health: investing in a healthy and socially just regional development
On 15 October, EUREGHA coordinated the `Cohesion policy and health- Investing in a healthy and socially just development´ workshop in partnership with the European Committee of the Regions, DG SANTE from the European Commission, and EuroHealthnet. The workshop was...
State of the Union 2020: a focus on health for the future
EUREGHA appreciates the statements of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, made during her first State of the Union address on 16 September. “For me, it is crystal clear we need to build a stronger European Health Union. It is time to do that” –...
Regions Against Covid-19 #2- NHS Near Me, the Scottish tool to visit a GP in times of self-isolation
Within this series of news articles, EUREGHA takes the opportunity to highlight actions taken by our members to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak. Regions and local health authorities are working around the clock to find innovative solutions in providing qualitative...
EUREGHA part of the eHealth Stakeholder Group 2020-2022
It is a pleasure to announce that EUREGHA was chosen as a new member organisation of the eHealth Stakeholder Group. EUREGHA will support the European Commission in developments of actions for the digital transformation of health and care in the European Union. The...
EUREGHA as a discussant at the 20th meeting of the NAT Commission
On Monday 1 October EUREGHA Vice-chair Dedeu participated as a discussant in the 20th meeting of the NAT Commission (on digital health) at the European Committee of the Regions.
EUREGHA Roundtable on eHealth 10 May
On 10 May, EUREGHA hosted a roundtable on eHealth with Dr Terje Peetso, Policy Officer at DG Connect “eHealth and Wellbeing” and Mr Wouter De Jonghe, Business Expert Vitalink, Flanders Region.The roundtable provided an opportunity to explore the topic of eHealth in...
Roundtable Discussion on the Green Paper on Mobile Health
On 18 June, EUREGHA and Region Västra Götaland organised a Roundtable Discussion on the Green Paper on Mobile Health (mHealth). During the event, the Green Paper was presented by Martin Andreasson, the Committee of the Regions' rapporteur on mHealth. A discussion...
Policy Briefing: eHealth Action Plan
On the 15th of April, EUREGHA organized a Policy Briefing on the eHealth Action Plan at the North of England Office. In addition to the full members, Puglia Region (IT) and Asturias Region (ES) also attended the meeting.During the policy briefing, the Secretariat made...
Healthy Technologies and Patients’ Health Records – 5 October 2010
The Fringe event organized by Kent in cooperation with EUREGHA (European Regional and Local Health Authority) brought together 30 EUREGHA regional experts, European and national decision-makers, in the network and aimed at exploring the experience of deployment of new...
eHealth in Europe’s Regions: Acting for Citizens’ Health – 22&23 November 2010
The EUREGHA network, together with the European Health Telematics Association (EHTEL) and the Assembly of European Regions, is organising the eHealth in Europe's Regions: Acting for Citizens’ Health Symposium that will take place on 22-23 November at the Committee of...
Enabling cross-border cooperation: EU’s initiatives on e-health
The European Commission launched on 2 July 2008 two initiatives to improve the safety and quality of care to people who require medical assistance while travelling or living abroad, namely: a Recommendation on cross-border interoperability of electronic health record...
