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Posted on 25.11.2021
Testing Times: we have the tools to meet next healthcare challenges
As Europe enters the fourth wave of COVID-19 and countries start to impose lockdown restrictions, we must not forget that we have the tools to tackle this. European society has undergone a profound transformation since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Testing has been placed at the heart of our health systems as one of the […]
Posted on 20.10.2020
In crisis, medtech found the path to realise its full potential
I have been truly humbled by the collective response of the medical technology industry through this pandemic. As we approach MedTech Week 2020, our industry can be proud of the contribution we have made. But as we reflect on the impact of this unprecedented year, perhaps the true legacy has yet to reveal itself: how […]
Posted on 01.10.2019
A new era for Patient-Medtech Dialogue
As Europe prepares for a new, inclusive public-private partnership in healthcare, the case for patient engagement is stronger than ever. As far back as 2012, the European Patients’ Forum (EPF) and MedTech Europe sat down to think about how we could work together more closely. We came up with the Patient-Medtech Dialogue – a forum […]
Posted on 19.08.2019
The increased role of Clinical Research Organizations in the context of the new EU regulations on medical devices
In 2017 the European Commission changed and updated the legal framework regarding the medical devices, superseding the existing directives, with two new regulations which added new responsibilities for European Medicines Agency and national regulatory authorities. The two new regulations, the MDR 2017/745 on medical devices and IVDR 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic devices are scheduled […]
Posted on 05.08.2019
Green is the new Black: Embracing sustainable health
Environmental actions to tackle climate change are rightfully gaining space in the EU and national policy agenda. We are exceeding the Earth’s capacity, reaching the limits of growth on a finite planet. Looking at our economy, it is clear to me that healthcare is part of the problem and must become part of the solution. […]
Posted on 29.07.2019
Local and regional authorities are central in the European debate on health
Since January 2018 I am working for EUREGHA – European Regional and local health authorities– a Brussels-based association representing the interest at EU level of 15 regions coming from 10 countries across Europe. This vibrant network made me positively discover how local and regional health authorities are becoming more and more interested and engaged in […]
Posted on 05.07.2019
Are you ready for Eudamed?
We all know that the healthcare landscape is undergoing significant transformation. Today’s patients and clinicians are savvy consumers, demanding access to trusted product information to make informed decisions about health care. In parallel, government organisations are supporting patient safety through regulatory mandates around product traceability. To me, one of the biggest changes on the horizon […]
Posted on 02.07.2019
From here to 2024: personalized medicine for an immediate future
State of play The aim of Europe’s policies and actions in public health is to improve and protect human health, and to support the modernisation of Europe’s health systems – which the EU sees both as improving the quality of its citizens’ lives, and as a contribution to goals involving growth and jobs. While the […]
Posted on 17.06.2019
Improving the lives of people living with diabetes
It is incredible when I think that nearly 100 years have passed since the discovery of insulin. Since then, insulin saved the lives of millions of people living with diabetes around the world. Medical technologies play also a key role in diabetes care and management. They contribute to improving the quality of life of people […]