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eHealth Irish Presidency Declaration

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:00:00 +0000

EU Health Ministers, meeting in Dublin at the Ministerial eHealth High Level Conference organised jointly by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission, today agreed a Declaration on eHealth presented by the Irish Presidency. The Declaration is aimed at prioritising the use of ICT in health among Member States to contribute to better, safer, sustainable and innovative healthcare systems for all European citizens.

ICT for Societal Challenges

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:00:00 +0000

European society is inexorably shifting in form and nature, influenced by powerful factors, including an ageing population, climate change, an uncertain economic situation, globalisation and lightening-speed technological change. In these circumstances, making the best, and most effective, use of resources - human, financial, material - is not merely desirable, it is absolutely essential.

The European Commission is creating the right conditions for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, through the Digital Agenda for Europe (DAE) and the EU's new Research and Innovation programme, Horizon 2020.

eHealth Interoperability Framework Study

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

The study on the eHealth Interoperability Framework, financed by the European Commission and conducted by Deloitte Consulting, has been finalised. The study defines a vision of an EU eHealth Interoperability Framework with four levels: technical, semantic, organisational and legal. It also assesses some technical specifications from the epSOS interoperability framework and from two consortia, IHE and Continua Health Alliance, against the identification criteria of the annex II of the Regulation on European Standardization.

Transatlantic eHealth/Health IT Cooperation Roadmap

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Transatlantic eHealth/Health IT Cooperation Roadmap has the vision to support an innovative collaborative community of public- and private-sector entities, including suppliers of eHealth solutions, working toward the shared objective of developing, deploying, and using eHealth science and technology to empower individuals, support care, improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient safety and improve the health of populations.

Active and Healthy Ageing - For You & with You

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Europe is ageing and that comes with challenges, both social and economic. The number of people aged 65+ in Europe will almost double, from 85 to 151 million in 2060. Living longer is great, but it is also a formidable challenge for both public and private budgets, for public services and for older people and their families. New approaches and solutions are needed urgently and you should be aware of them. Start today with 'Active and Healthy Ageing' and care for your health. The EU is working on new solutions for the problems that demographic ageing brings.

Boosting eHealth: New EU Action Plan

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Managing your health and wellbeing with the help of digital and online tools is set to become easier and more commonplace following the adoption of a second EU Action Plan for eHealth. This Action Plan - which runs from 2012 to 2020 - aims to make healthcare more efficient, cost-effective and patient oriented. In 2014, the Commission will also present ideas to boost Mobile Health, e.g. real-time monitoring of patients' vital signs via mobile telemedicine.

Proceedings of the 5th International Advanced Research Workshop on In Silico Oncology and Cancer Investigation

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Cancer is a natural phenomenon and as such it should be amenable to mathematical and computational description. Clinically driven complex multiscale cancer models can produce rather realistic spatio-temporal simulations of concrete clinical interventions such as radio-chemotherapy applied to individual patients. Clinical data processing procedures and computer technologies play an important role in this context. Following clinical adaptation and validation within the framework of clinico-genomic trials, models are expected to enhance individualized treatment optimization.

Healthier Citizens in Healthier Europe

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:00:01 +0000

Cutting costs today often means postponing fundamental investments and opportunities to reduce debt, secure better care, and provide broader access. Collectively, we must invest in preventіon and provide better care through innovation and efficiencies. Rapidly ageing population requires a shift towards pervasive social services, the deliіvery of cure and care beyond the boundaries of hospitals and shaping polices and services for healthier cities.

Ambient Assisted Living Joint Programme Catalogue of Projects 2012

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:00:00 +0000

This catalogue provides an overview of the 102 projects that have resulted from the first four calls published by the Ambient Assisted Living Joint Programme (AALJP). This is an insight into the products, systems and services that are being developed by hundreds of small and medium enterprises, research, user organisations and others, throughout Europe.

Smarter Computing for Smarter Healthcare

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:00:00 +0000

The healthcare industry is shifting toward a performance-driven, outcomes-based model. Organizations face growing expectations for value and accountability and the rise of healthcare consumerism. They are pursuing collaborative approaches and increasing focus on patient centricity, wellness and prevention. As service delivery models expand at community, country and global levels, payer and provider boundaries are blurring.

Make or Break - Digital Healthcare and Privacy Reach the Tipping Point

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Attacks on patient privacy are of rapidly-growing concern in the UK. There are regular reports of serious data breaches by members of staff which can harm patients, damage the reputations of healthcare providers and erode confidence in electronic care. 'Make or Break - Digital Healthcare and Privacy Reach the Tipping Point' is a new white paper from FairWarning®, the inventor and global leader in privacy breach monitoring and detection for healthcare. It provides incisive analysis of the issues and how they affect key stakeholders, offering sustainable solutions which mean that healthcare providers can rest assured that the confidentiality of their patients is properly protected.

Luxembourg Ministry of Health eHealth Service Platform Study

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:00:01 +0000

This report analyses the opportunities for Luxembourg to implement an interoperability platform for electronic health services and provides recommendations for this platform as well as for related preliminary decisions to be taken. In 2006, the Government Council of Luxembourg approved a national eHealth plan which was developed by a working group of stakeholders in the healthcare sector in Luxembourg.

How Privacy Considerations Drive Patient Decisions and Impact Patient Care Outcomes

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:00:00 +0000

In September 2011, FairWarning® commissioned New London Consulting to develop a survey of United Kingdom patients of care providers to determine how patient privacy considerations impact the actual delivery of healthcare and to what degree patients believed healthcare executives and managers should be held accountable for healthcare privacy protections and breaches. The survey was designed to garner a baseline understanding of patient beliefs relative to a care providers' legal, ethical and moral responsibility to protect patient privacy.

Eurobarometer Qualitative Study: Patient Involvement

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000

European Commission published the results of the Qualitative Eurobarometer on patient involvement in healthcare. The aim of this research was to explore views on patient involvement in healthcare across fifteen European Member States. In-depth interviews were carried out with five healthcare practitioners and ten patients, in each country. This research was qualitative in nature and is therefore not intended to be representative of the views of either practitioners or patients in the participating countries. Conclusions reflect the experience and views of those who took part in the study.

Guide to the Patient's Journey

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:00:01 +0000

In this publication we are welcome to follow editors on a patient's journey through the health care system. Just as you possibly noticed during eHealth Week in Copenhagen, a patient's journey should be well-connected, especially considering the situation today when all too often patients are asking for more coherent treatment. By reading this publication, you will gain new insights into how health care can be built up around a patient's needs.

Redesigning Health in Europe for 2020

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000

eHealth Task Force Report
In 2020 the health and health care of our citizens could look quite different. We find ourselves today on the threshold of a new era with many opportunities for radical improvements in the way we manage and receive health care. In order to ensure the sustainability of our health care systems, there is a need to tackle considerable challenges. This report focuses on how to achieve a vision of affordable, less intrusive and more personalised care.

Making the Case for Connected Health

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:00:01 +0000

Nations around the globe are taking significant strides to adopt healthcare IT as a path toward a connected health future The goals are clear-higher quality, more accessible and cost-effective healthcare - but the path is as intricate and diverse as the countries themselves. A comprehensive Accenture report, Connected Health: The Drive to Integrated Healthcare Delivery, takes an in-depth look at the progress toward connected health in eight countries.

The Second Wave of Clinical Mobility: Strategic Solution Investments for Mobile Point of Care in Western Europe

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Sponsored by: Intel Corporation.
The highly collaborative and mobile nature of clinical teams makes the strategic investment in clinical mobility solutions essential to meet the intense demands being placed on healthcare providers today. Many of the same drivers - the need to improve access, quality of care, patient safety, and clinician efficiency to treat more patients cost-effectively - are setting in motion the second wave of clinical mobility.

Better Information for Better Care - New Zealand's Approach to Efficient and Affordable Care

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:00:01 +0000

Executive Summary
According to the OECD, evidence is growing that, if left unchanged, Europe's current healthcare systems will become unsustainable within the next 15 years. As budgetary pressures take hold, finding efficiencies has become central to the preservation of high quality care. This combined with ageing populations suffering from chronic conditions, and lower proportions of individuals providing the tax revenue on which healthcare funding depends, is creating the perfect storm.

Accelerating Innovation: The Power of the Crowd

ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

This research is based on in-depth interviews and discussions with 39 health leaders from across 15 countries and three different regions - Europe, ASPAC and the Americas. The individuals interviewed for this report are those with national and international reputations in the field of health management, health policy and eHealth across the world. Insights from these interviews were augmented with existing published literature from leading academics and practical examples of eHealth around the world.