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The health system burden of RSV in Europe

The health system burden of RSV in Europe

The health system burden of RSV in Europe

19 April 2022

Our study on the burden of paediatric RSV in hospital and community settings, and the impact of RSV-infection on health systems performance and healthcare resource use over the last three RSV seasons.

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Strengthening EU competitiveness in health requires investments in workforce and governance

Strengthening EU competitiveness in health requires investments in workforce and governance

Strengthening EU competitiveness in health requires investments in workforce and governance

2 February 2022

Our joint statement highlighting the need to invest in public health governance, listen to the needs of the health workforce, as well as empower and involve patients in the decision-making processes.

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Improving healthcare access, delivery and outcomes – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics

Improving healthcare access, delivery and outcomes – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics

Improving healthcare access, delivery and outcomes – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics

17 February 2022

Although the EU is close to universal population coverage, many subgroups face inequalities and barriers that impede access to healthcare resources and services.

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Shaping sustainable systems – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics

Shaping sustainable systems – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics

Shaping sustainable systems – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics

8 February 2022

Health and the environment are closely intertwined. Health systems must provide quality care and improve the health of the population while limiting their impact on the environment.

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Workforce of the future – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics

Workforce of the future – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics

Workforce of the future – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics

31 January 2022

COVID exacerbated many of the challenges faced by health systems with regards to health workforce. Health systems need to immediately address shortages and future health workforce skill needs.

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Managing the digital transformation – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics

Managing the digital transformation – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics

Managing the digital transformation – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics

20 January 2022

Digital health demonstrated its multiple advantages during the pandemic. The challenge now consists in building on the momentum to continue exploiting the added value of digital technologies.

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People-centred systems – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics:

People-centred systems – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics:

People-centred systems – Discover the #EHMA2022 topics:

17 January 2022

Patient-centricity has been a key topic within health systems, giving way to bringing in patients in the decision-making, planning, development, and monitoring of their care.

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Discover the #EHMA2022 tracks and topics

Discover the #EHMA2022 tracks and topics

Discover the #EHMA2022 tracks and topics

12 January 2022

Health management is practised from an individual to a population level and embraces a holistic vision of health that is impacted by personal, situational, societal, and environmental determinants.

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The iRaise teams successfully complete the programme on innovations’ adoption

The iRaise teams successfully complete the programme on innovations’ adoption

The iRaise teams successfully complete the programme on innovations’ adoption

6 January 2022

The training program addresses teams from healthcare organisations that are provided with knowledge and skills for the adoption of innovations in their specific organisational context.

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AI and machine learning at the base of the COVIRNA diagnostic kit

AI and machine learning at the base of the COVIRNA diagnostic kit

AI and machine learning at the base of the COVIRNA diagnostic kit

10 December 2021

An interview with Dr Kanita Karađuzović-Hadžiabdić on the COVIRNA project, the role of AI and machine learning and the extensibility of the COVIRNA research methodology to other pandemics.

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Healthcare systems at a crossroads: what’s next from here?

Healthcare systems at a crossroads: what’s next from here?

Healthcare systems at a crossroads: what’s next from here?

2 December 2021

Announcing our 27th Annual Conference to take place on 15-17 June 2022 for the first time in Brussels, Belgium on the theme ‘From people to systems: leadership for a sustainable future’.

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The EHMA 2021 Annual Conference Report is out!

The EHMA 2021 Annual Conference Report is out!

The EHMA 2021 Annual Conference Report is out!

24 November 2021

The EHMA 2021 Conference Report is out! Gathering summaries from the 33 sessions that took place during EHMA 2021, this report sets the agenda for health management for the following year.

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Relive the EHMA 2021 Plenary sessions

Relive the EHMA 2021 Plenary sessions

Relive the EHMA 2021 Plenary sessions

21 October 2021

EHMA 2021 on 'Health Management: Managing the present and shaping the future' offered a unique opportunity to share experiences, skills and competencies in the field of health management.

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EcoQUIP+ highlights the role of healthcare procurement in driving innovation at EHMA 2021

EcoQUIP+ highlights the role of healthcare procurement in driving innovation at EHMA 2021

EcoQUIP+ highlights the role of healthcare procurement in driving innovation at EHMA 2021

12 October 2021

The EcoQUIP+ project connects with health managers and presents how pro-innovation procurement methods help to improve the efficiency, quality and sustainability of healthcare.

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The DISH project receives the Best Poster Award at EHMA 2021

The DISH project receives the Best Poster Award at EHMA 2021

The DISH project receives the Best Poster Award at EHMA 2021

6 October 2021

The DISH project aims to empower healthcare professionals with a 3-in-1 approach to maximise digital skill competency, innovation readiness, and implementation and change management skills.

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Share your views on RSV-associated burden and disruption to the healthcare system

Share your views on RSV-associated burden and disruption to the healthcare system

Share your views on RSV-associated burden and disruption to the healthcare system

10 August 2021

We are surveying healthcare providers on the RSV-associated burden to the health system to provide evidence-based policy insights into the management and prevention of RSV infection in Europe.

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Applications are open for the UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Award

Applications are open for the UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Award

Applications are open for the UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Award

4 August 2021

Applications are now open for the UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Award Programme which recognises teams who collaborate across different disciplines and transform healthcare delivery. The programme...

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New EU-funded project REBECCA to improve post-treatment in breast cancer

New EU-funded project REBECCA to improve post-treatment in breast cancer

New EU-funded project REBECCA to improve post-treatment in breast cancer

20 July 2021

Announcing our new project, REBECCA - REsearch on BrEast Cancer induced chronic conditions supported by Causal Analysis of multi-source data

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Health systems’ governance and leadership for a healthy population – #EHMA2021

Health systems’ governance and leadership for a healthy population – #EHMA2021

Health systems’ governance and leadership for a healthy population – #EHMA2021

1 June 2021

In the past year, the role of health governance and leadership has been in the spotlight as the effect of health leaders’ decisions have been observed and scrutinised.

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The TO-REACH project concludes with the Final Conference

The TO-REACH project concludes with the Final Conference

The TO-REACH project concludes with the Final Conference

31 May 2021

The project established a joint European research programme on health services and systems that makes health services and systems more resilient, effective, accessible and sustainable.

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ERG members discuss challenges and opportunities at the second meeting

ERG members discuss challenges and opportunities at the second meeting

ERG members discuss challenges and opportunities at the second meeting

10 May 2021

The project European Reference Group gathered to provide feedback on the DISH approach and pilots to provide health and care professionals with digital skills.

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Digital health systems – #EHMA2021

Digital health systems – #EHMA2021

Digital health systems – #EHMA2021

21 May 2021

The digital transformation of health encompasses governance and leadership; interoperability and data; AI and machine learning; the impact on health inequalities and integrated care.

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Essential skills for the health workforce

Investing in the health workforce – #EHMA2021

Investing in the health workforce – #EHMA2021

23 April 2021

COVID-19 has created more pressures on the existing health workforce, but has also placed their needs and those of the future health workforce higher on the policy agenda.

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The role of the health sector in reducing the burden of air pollution – #EHMA2021

The role of the health sector in reducing the burden of air pollution – #EHMA2021

The role of the health sector in reducing the burden of air pollution – #EHMA2021

15 April 2021

There is an urgent need for health systems to promote a green recovery and increase their resilience.

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What our Members say

I have been active in EHMA since the first years of the '90s and I have seen its evolution from a small association of members interested in sharing knowledge on health management practices to the current status of reference and advisory key player for EU, health systems and organisations, stakeholders associations, industry and universities. EHMA is now a unique knowledge hub, policy advisor, community of practice and network of best in class organisations involved in health policy and management. A place where health managers can build their competences, policy-makers and stakeholder associations envision how to implement and sustain change through health management, industry leaders understand how to engage more effectively with health organisations and systems. The right place to nurture and grow health management capabilities and capacity for every stakeholder of health systems.

Prof. Federico Lega, University of Milan, Italy

Health management has a crucial function in shaping public health and health system challenges. The Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria had success in collaborating with EHMA on EU-funded projects that has resourced us to create new health management competencies for the future workforce. In addition to all classical definitions, health management is a science dealing with individuals, groups, and society at large. It is an art contributing to the beauty of our lives and an interactive communication process at all levels of institutions and human energy. I have also had the pleasure to chair the South Eastern European Special Interest Group which gives members a space to discuss and tools to address how health systems are managed in our regions.

Prof. Todorka Kostadinova, Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria

I enjoy the high level of interaction and engagement in EHMA’s activities, in particular during the annual conference where the panel discussions are rich and well prepared. As a hospital manager and professor of health management, EHMA motivates and inspires me to be creative. You go back home feeling energised from seeing old friends and making new connections, as well as being convinced of serving as EHMA’s ambassador. It’s a strong feeling of interdisciplinary engagement, but it also feels like being part of family-like community.

Prof. Sandra C. Buttigieg, University of Malta, Malta

EHMA is a pre-eminent organisation for everyone working in planning, managing and delivering health services across Europe. As a long standing member of EHMA I have always been impressed by the vibrant community of managers, researchers and academics it has created and by the many opportunities for sharing knowledge and funding opportunities it has brought to its members. Its international scope is impressive and its impact is often felt in management and research across European and national health systems.

Prof. Axel Kaehne, Edge Hill University, UK

Health workforce has become more essential in operating, managing and maintaining health systems lately, particularly in crisis and emergency situations. European healthcare professions and the workforce need to be high on the agenda of managers and decision makers. The Health Services Management Training Centre, Semmelweis University in Hungary is a longstanding EHMA member, because it connects us with collaborators and experts, with whom we can have complex debates, from whom we can learn and at the end find solutions in various challenging fields of healthcare management.

Dr Eszter Kovács, Health Services Management Training Centre, Semmelweis University, Hungary

As a hospital administrator and health management professor, I see on a daily basis that the healthcare challenges require talented and skilled managers to transform it. the EHMA membership has been beneficial to bring healthcare management research and education to the demanding healthcare services world, promoting healthcare management competencies and knowledge creation.

Dr Alexandre Lourenco, APAH - Association of Portuguese Hospital Managers, Portugal

Many healthcare systems in Europe and beyond are facing similar challenges which require innovative and creative solutions. EHMA’s annual conference, webinars, Programme Directors’ group and other activities and resources provide incredible opportunities for networking, connecting and sharing experiences. A distinct feature of EHMA is the diversity of members with representation from many countries, sectors and different communities of practice – academic, policy-makers, practitioners, managers, leaders and students. The annual conference is a highlight in the calendar year, offering a friendly, fun and learningful environment for emerging and established members to engage, collaborate and meet up with old and new friends. I am proud to be a member of the EHMA Board.

Prof. Ann Mahon, University of Manchester, UK

Society evolution, pandemics and ageing modify health needs. So, health policies and services are to change dramatically. EHMA, through webinars, workshops and annual conference provides an excellent insight to a professional changing world, favouring closeness to management innovation and the protagonists of these changes. As a primary care services’ manager, participating in EHMA activities is really worth it and allows to involve oneself in the innovation processes.

Dr Antoni Peris Grao, Consorci Castelldefels Agents de Salut (CASAP), Spain