The healthcare systems of EU member states are under huge pressure to meet the growing demand for care and simultaneously support innovation in the sector.
Combined with an ageing population and the alarming burden of chronic illnesses, several experts emphasise the need to move towards a “collaborative” approach among healthcare stakeholders.
In an interview with EURACTIV.com, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis has said that backing innovation in the pharmaceutical market and developing new evidence-based economic models is the only way forward for future healthcare.
However, what should be done in practice in order to put the patient at the core of decision-making in health matters and create a more effective and sustainable healthcare system for all stakeholders involved?
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Time to end fragmentation of EU healthcare, experts say
Experts are asking for a more collaborative approach in EU healthcare and greater involvement of the European Commission in order to face rising challenges and put patients at the core of decision-making.
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Pharma boss: Incentives based on outcomes will optimise EU healthcare
An outcomes-based approach for incentives in the pharmaceutical sector would help optimise the entire healthcare systems, Nathalie Moll told EURACTIV.com in an interview.
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Innovation doesn’t happen by accident
Most of our life’s significant accomplishments require hard work. Innovation in healthcare is no exception, and it is clear that as a society, we must all work together to achieve the longer, healthier lives we envision for future generations.
