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08/11/2024

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03/09/2024

📽 🎉 We're thrilled to share a video capturing the insights and reflections of our distinguished speakers from !

Throughout the conference, we had the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with key voices in healthcare. These experts shared their impressions of the event and their thoughts on the future of healthcare.

Our deepest thanks to all the speakers who contributed their expertise and passion.

Stay tuned for a series of weekly videos where these thought professionals dive even deeper into the topics we explored together at EHMA 2024. Exciting discussions await!

🔗 Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBBKdV_7Jqg

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We asked some of our key participants at the 2024 European Health Management Conference for their impressions - watch and learn more!About the EHMA 2024 Conf...

30/08/2024

📩 EHMA’s August Newsletter is Out!

Don’t miss out on what's shaping the future of healthcare management—read the newsletter today!

🔗 Read the Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/ehma/ehma-newsletter-august-6736792

29/08/2024

🎉 We’ve got something special for you! Starting next week, we’re launching a series of exclusive videos featuring top experts from the Conference!

These videos dive into in-depth conversations with some of the most influential leaders in healthcare. You’ll hear their reflections on the conference, explore the pressing challenges and opportunities in the field, and gain insights into the future of health management.

We’ll be releasing a new video each week, offering you the chance to stay ahead in the healthcare sector and gain fresh perspectives.

📅 Don’t miss out! Follow us to be the first to watch these discussions.

27/08/2024

❗ Reminder: Participate in the TRANSiTION Project for Healthcare Professionals and Non-Clinical Staff!

We'd like to remind you that recruitment for trainers and trainees for the TRANSiTION project is still open. This initiative aims to develop a comprehensive education programme to equip healthcare professionals and non-clinical staff with essential digital skills, improving communication with both patients and colleagues.

💡 Key Information:

- The programme is primarily delivered online via a MOODLE platform, allowing participants to engage in virtual learning activities from anywhere.

- Participants will have the opportunity to attend on-site workshops at selected locations.

- The course platform will be accessible from September 2024 to January 2025 for clinical and non-clinical modules.

- The training methods include interactive presentations, engaging lectures, case studies, and informative videos to cater to diverse learning styles and ensure maximum retention of knowledge.

- Each programme section is followed by self-assessment questions, and a final quiz covering all sections will be administered at the end of the programme.

- The programme is offered free of charge to all participants. This includes access to all programme materials, the virtual learning platform, and certification upon successful completion.

📄 For more information, please download the brochure: https://lnkd.in/dRarzQtr

📝 Ready to join? Complete the interest form here: https://lnkd.in/dF6Wh7F9

💬 For any questions, contact Clara Madrid Alejos at claram@iconcologia.net or Olga Romero Clarà at oromero@iconcologia.net.

Join the project to enhance your digital skills!

26/08/2024

💶 🏥 Exploring Pay-for-Performance and Pay-for-Quality Models at

Mr. Damir Ivanković from WHO Regional Office for Europe at the session 'Financial strategies and payment mechanisms' presented a rapid environmental scan (RES) on Pay-for-Performance (P4P) and Pay-for-Quality (P4Q) models. These models aim to reward hospitals for high-quality care and have gained traction for improving care quality and patient safety.

Key Insights:

💡 P4P/P4Q models show positive impacts on quality and safety, especially patient satisfaction.
💡 Effective design includes clear performance measures, meaningful financial incentives, and robust feedback systems.
💡 Implementation considerations: incentive structure, risk adjustments, and supportive organisational culture.

The RES highlights the importance of well-defined performance metrics and effective measurement systems to avoid unintended consequences and drive meaningful improvements in healthcare.

👀 For more details, check out the presentation: https://lnkd.in/dEBE-nRJ

📖 Read the full abstract in the EHMA2024 Abstract book (p.145): https://lnkd.in/dmX9GPFR

🔗 Slides from other sessions are available on the EHMA Conference website: https://lnkd.in/gHp32Yn

23/08/2024

🎉 Exciting News! EHMA Joins the OnHOME Alliance!

We’re proud to share that EHMA has officially become a member of the Order and Home Delivery of Medicines (OnHOME) Alliance as of July 2024. This alliance unites patient organisations and healthcare stakeholders committed to advocating for better access to prescription medicines across Europe. Our collective goal is to ensure that every patient has the option to order their medicines online and have them delivered directly to their doorstep by registered pharmacies.

🎯 Key Objectives of the OnHOME Alliance:

- Improve patients’ access to healthcare services and medicines
- Support chronic and rural patients
- Enhance treatment adherence
- Ensure preparedness for health threats

As part of this alliance, EHMA is actively working towards policy changes that will expand digital access to healthcare and medicines throughout Europe. We believe it’s crucial to remove unnecessary barriers and prohibitions that hinder patients from accessing the care they need, especially those with mobility issues or living in remote areas.

📢 Our Call to Action:

We urge EU policymakers to take advantage of the ongoing revisions in the General Pharmaceutical Legislation. This is a pivotal moment to promote digital healthcare services and improve patient care across the EU. We also advocate for successful digital health initiatives to be scaled and adopted widely to ensure standardised access to online medicines.

Together, we can make a real difference in healthcare accessibility! 💪🌍

23/08/2024

🚀 We are hiring!

We're on the lookout for talented individuals to fill several important roles:

- Finance Manager
- Policy Officer
- Events Officer

If you’re dedicated to advancing health management and eager to make a difference, we’d love to connect with you!

🔗 Check out the available positions and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dBsdGkD

17/07/2024

🏥 Enhancing Health System Resilience: Insights from Research at hashtag Conference

Prof Steve Thomas from Trinity College Dublin presented an abstract at the session 'Sustainability in Health and Social Care' at hashtag , emphasising the critical importance of health system resilience in the face of increasing shocks to health systems worldwide.

The abstract titled 'Learning from a Global Review of Health System Resilience' draws from the forthcoming Elgar Handbook for Health System Resilience. It consolidates cutting-edge research from around the globe, providing new insights and lessons from various crises and contexts.

💡 Key Findings:

- Health system resilience is a versatile and appealing concept crucial for addressing a range of health system crises

- Key challenges include the need for better understanding and measurement and incorporating power and equity across different contexts

- Mutual learning is vital: low and middle-income countries offer complex adaptive system research, while high-income countries provide functional, economic approaches

- The nested nature of health system resilience and the importance of "response resilience" — evaluating how health systems cope with poor senior-level decision-making during shocks — are highlighted in the research

- Strategies for managing austerity and the importance of protecting disadvantaged groups are also emphasised

- Innovative research methods such as system dynamic modelling, realist reviews, and scenario-based stress testing provide rich insights

Overall, the study underscores the necessity of continued exploration into definitions, contextual influences, data value, and the dynamic nature of crises. It also highlights the tension and complementarity between top-down and bottom-up approaches to building the required capacity, vital for better health system performance and population wellbeing.

👀 For more detailed insights, check out the PowerPoint presentation: https://lnkd.in/dfdkTJZE

📖 Read the full abstract in the EHMA2024 Abstract book (p.31): https://lnkd.in/dmX9GPFR

🔗 Slides from the other abstract sessions are available on the EHMA Conference website: https://lnkd.in/gHp32Yn

17/07/2024

🎉Recapping the EHMA 2024 Conference Opening Ceremony

The EHMA 2024 Conference began with an engaging Opening Ceremony, setting the stage for insightful discussions on the future of healthcare. Sessions delved into the digital transformation of healthcare systems, the increasing emphasis on sustainability, and the evolving skill sets required by healthcare professionals. Participants were encouraged to explore how these changes are shaping the European healthcare landscape.

📹 Watch the recorded Opening Ceremony to relive the first moments of EHMA 2024: https://lnkd.in/gE_z7EwF

11/07/2024

👩‍💻 We continue to share highlights from . Here is a summary of Dr. Rui Dang's abstract presentation on labour market disparities among European cancer survivors aged 50+ before and during COVID-19.

Dr Rui Dang from the International Alatoo University and the University of South Wales highlighted the significant challenges faced by cancer patients and survivors in accessing healthcare and maintaining employment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

🔍 Research Focus:
- Examined labour market disparities between adults aged 50+ with a history of cancer and healthy adults before and during the pandemic.
- Utilised data from the Survey for Health, Ageing and Retirement (SHARE) across 27 European countries and Israel.

💡 Key Findings:
- Cancer patients and survivors aged 50+ were less likely to be employed during the pandemic compared to their healthy counterparts.
- There were notable disparities in early retirement decisions, with cancer patients and survivors more likely to opt for early retirement during 2020-2021.
- Work interruptions were more common among cancer patients and survivors during the pandemic, exacerbating existing labour market disparities.

📃 Implications for Policy:
- The findings underscore the need for targeted policy interventions to support cancer patients and survivors in the labour market.
- Enhanced coordination between healthcare services and employment services is essential to improve outcomes for this vulnerable group.

📂 Access the full presentation here:https://ehmaconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Abstract-Session-and-Scientific-Dialogue_RuiDang_284.pdf

17/06/2024

Today, we honour the achievements of the 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨🎉

✈️Returning from , we hope you had a fantastic experience in Bucharest! We trust you've returned home safely, brimming with new insights and connections forged during the conference.

A longstanding tradition at EHMA Conferences is celebrating the inspiring work of our 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀. Today, we'd like to shine a spotlight on the exceptional individuals recognised at the closing ceremony.

🏆Karolinska Institutet Medical Management Centre & EHMA Research Award: was handed over to Dr Pedro Ramos🏆 for his 'Adoption, Adaptation, and Abandonment of Value-Based Health Care -A Longitudinal Case Study of a Swedish University Hospital'

and to MSc Annefrans van Ede🏆 for the 'A new approach to health management: The implementation of Population Health Management from theory to practice'.

Every year, we organise lunchtime poster presentation sessions in the conference lobby, allowing researchers to showcase their work.

We're thrilled to announce the 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 winner this year went to Anu Vehkamäki 🏆for the poster 'Better care could be achieved through proper care planning and Communication. Enhancing Healthcare Continuity: Design Principles for Addressing Care Discontinuities.'

🎖️But the award announcements don't stop there.

We'd also like to acknowledge the exceptional work of the nominees for the 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 in both the EU and NON-EU categories.

Best EU paper award 🎖️

'Mapping competency in public health training – experience of the Europubhealth consortium' by Dr Olivier Grimaud (France) and colleagues.

Non–EU best paper award 🎖️

'Online presence of family doctors and institutions in primary healthcare' Dr Alina Timotin (Moldova) and colleagues.

We extend our sincerest congratulations to all!👏

For a closer look at the award-winning work, access the comprehensive EHMA2024 Abstract Book ➡ https://lnkd.in/dmX9GPFR