EUVECA – European Platform for Vocational Excellence in Health Care

EUVECA – European Platform for Vocational Excellence in Health Care

EUVECA supports the development of future-oriented skills within the health and care sector through the creation of 7 European Regional Vocational Excellence Hubs.

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REBECCA – REsearch on BrEast Cancer induced chronic conditions supported by Causal Analysis of multi-source data

REBECCA – REsearch on BrEast Cancer induced chronic conditions supported by Causal Analysis of multi-source data

The REBECCA project taps into the potential of Real-World Data to support clinical research and to improve existing clinical workflows.

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EcoQUIP+ – Delivering Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Healthcare

EcoQUIP+ – Delivering Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Healthcare

A collaborative project improving the sustainability of healthcare through innovation procurement

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European Alliance for Value in Health

European Alliance for Value in Health

The vision of the European Alliance for Value in Health (EAVH) is to achieve health systems that are value-based, sustainable, and people-centred.

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EU Health Coalition

EU Health Coalition

The EU Health Coalition looks at mapping the future of healthcare in Europe so that it is people-centred, based on prevention, wellbeing, value and outcomes, and reducing health inequalities.

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All Policies for Healthy Europe (AP4HE)

All Policies for Healthy Europe (AP4HE)

All Policies for a Healthy Europe (AP4HE) is an intersectoral initiative that aims to ensure that citizen’s health and well-being are a core priority for Europe and a strategic objective for the nex...

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Mental Health Advocacy Platform

Mental Health Advocacy Platform

Mental Health Europe is committed to the promotion of positive mental health, prevention of mental distress, improvement of care, advocacy for social inclusion and the protection of the rights of (ex)...

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European green and digital skills strategy for the health workforce

TO-REACH – Transferring innovation in health systems

TO-REACH provides the groundwork for a future joint research programme that will contribute to the resilience, effectiveness, equity, accessibility and comprehensiveness of health services and systems...

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MULTI-ACT – A collective research impact framework and multi-variate models to foster the true engagement of actors and stakeholders in health research and innovation

MULTI-ACT – A collective research impact framework and multi-variate models to foster the true engagement of actors and stakeholders in health research and innovation

MULTI-ACT creates and implements a new model that allows for the effective cooperation of all relevant stakeholders in health research for people with brain diseases.

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IC-Health – Improving digital health literacy in Europe

IC-Health – Improving digital health literacy in Europe

IC-Health improves digital health literacy in Europe by designing open-access online courses (MOOCs) for varying populations including children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, elderly and ...

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CHRODIS – Addressing chronic diseases and healthy ageing across the life cycle

CHRODIS – Addressing chronic diseases and healthy ageing across the life cycle

CHRODIS identifies, validates, exchanges and disseminates good practices on chronic diseases across EU Member States and facilitates their uptake across local, regional and national borders.

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ENGAGED – Community building on active and healthy ageing

ENGAGED – Community building on active and healthy ageing

ENGAGED builds a learning community to nurture the emergence of innovative and sustainable active and healthy ageing (AHA) services that maximise technology use.

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PaSQ – Joint Action on Patient Safety and Quality of Care

PaSQ – Joint Action on Patient Safety and Quality of Care

PaSQ facilitates the exchange of information on issues related to the quality of healthcare, patient safety, and patient involvement, establishing common principles at the EU level

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EPAAC – European Partnership for Action Against Cancer

EPAAC – European Partnership for Action Against Cancer

EPAAC raises awareness about cancer prevention by disseminating the European Code Against Cancer with proven communication strategies and engagement with policymakers at the European, national and sub...

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ECHO – European Collaboration for Healthcare Optimisation

ECHO – European Collaboration for Healthcare Optimisation

ECHO describes the performance of six healthcare systems, including in hospital and health systems areas, and at regional and national levels.

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PROGRESS – Feasibility study on the establishment of an EU Sector Council on Employment and Skills for Nursing and the Associated Care Workforce

PROGRESS – Feasibility study on the establishment of an EU Sector Council on Employment and Skills for Nursing and the Associated Care Workforce

A feasibility study for establishing the foundations and need of a future European Union Sector Council on employment and skills for nursing and the associated care workforce

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EuroDRG – Diagnosis-Related Groups in Europe: towards Efficiency and Quality

EuroDRG – Diagnosis-Related Groups in Europe: towards Efficiency and Quality

EuroDRG advances collaboration in diagnosis-related-group-based systems, improving how EU Member States organise their health systems and apply research to empower policymakers and decision-makers in ...

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Developing Public Health Capacity in the EU – A review of the capacity of EU Member States to develop and implement public health policies and interventions

Developing Public Health Capacity in the EU – A review of the capacity of EU Member States to develop and implement public health policies and interventions

The project reviews the current public health capacity in Europe and sets out recommendations for European Union action and support.

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SHARE – Supporting and structuring Healthgrid Activities and Research in Europe: developing a roadmap

SHARE – Supporting and structuring Healthgrid Activities and Research in Europe: developing a roadmap

SHARE creates a roadmap for the technological developments necessary for a successful take-up of health grids.

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HealthACCESS – Mapping health services access: national and cross-border issues

HealthACCESS – Mapping health services access: national and cross-border issues

HealthACCESS maps issues regarding access to appropriate health services within countries that can either encourage or prohibit cross-border flows and structures, contacts and procedures established w...

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Essential skills for the health workforce

Managing diversity in public health and social care in the interest of all citizens

This project looks into combatting discrimination in health and social services through the recruitment and promotion of staff into senior management positions to benefits all citizens.

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Tackling health inequalities and social exclusion in Europe

Tackling health inequalities and social exclusion in Europe

Tackling health inequalities and social exclusion in Europe.

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CARMEN – Care and management of services for older people in Europe Network

CARMEN – Care and management of services for older people in Europe Network

CARMEN compares methods for integrated care, which included methods of assessment and service delivery; planning care provisions, monitoring, and management of care performance; and network co-ordinat...

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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