Navigating the Digital Decade: How 2024 Will Transform Healthcare in the EU?
When Ursula Von Der Leyen took office as President of the European Commission in 2019, she shared a vision for a European society “powered by digital solutions that put people first, open up new opportunities for businesses, and boost the development of trustworthy technology”[1]. For healthcare, this was translated into policy actions like the Commission […]
German healthcare reform: what’s the impact on Europe’s pharmaceutical industry?
Germany, one of the most attractive EU markets for pharmaceuticals and often the first-to-launch market for innovative therapies in Europe is adopting cost-containment measures that will negatively impact the industry and all relevant stakeholders. Germany has a healthcare model where the majority of the German population (approximately 90% or 70 million citizens) are insured via […]
Building back healthier – a discussion on the future of Europe’s health systems
On 13 November, FTI Consulting Brussels, in collaboration with EU40, the network of young MEPs, organised a webinar on “How to create fit for future health systems in Europe?”. This discussion with policy-makers and healthcare stakeholders looked at how the EU is preparing for future cross-border threats with the goal of attaining resilient and sustainable […]
Healthcare Ones to Watch: Trends on the EU Agenda
Incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, a former doctor, has made legislation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a ‘European plan to fight cancer’ two of her immediate political priorities, signalling a renewed focus on the healthcare industry in the coming term. Against a backdrop of constrained healthcare budgets, with countries increasingly working together […]
The EU’s Healthcare Legislative Agenda in 2019
As the EU becomes increasingly active in the sector and some Member States embark on closer collaborations, we will see a stronger EU influence emerging.