News

• EU Council has a new presidency: Slovakia

  Slovakia holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July until 31 December 2016.

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• France national e-health strategy 2020

  On 4 July 2016, Marisol Touraine, France’s Minister of Social Affairs and Health, presented the national e-health strategy 2020.

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• Medical Devices Regulation – next steps and industry opinion

  The new Medical Devices Regulation will include tightened rules on placing devices on the market as well as surveillance once they are on the market. Its implementation should also avoid burdens and unnecessary bureaucracy.

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• Better health – worse insurance?

  Big data applied to healthcare is a hot topic as it offers unique opportunities to deliver top-quality healthcare. However, health insurance companies would also profit and adapt their prices based on personal data.

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• eHealth leaflet offers insight in priorities of the European Commission

  The EC published a short leaflet on 8 June entitled ‘eHealth: connecting health systems in Europe’

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• Apply for an OpenSim Pilot Project Grant up to $40,000

  Applications Due July 20, 2016

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