Future of Health Europe
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Tuesday 30 September – Wednesday 1 October | London
Join Economist Impact for the second annual Future of Health Europe summit where policymakers, public-health experts, clinicians, patient groups, scientists, pharmaceutical executives, technology developers and investors will share strategies for building resilient, future-proofed health systems.
Attendees at Future of Health Europe will engage in 40+ content-rich sessions including:
- Europe’s health strategy in a shifting global landscape
- Developing resilient, sustainable and excellent health systems
- The latest health plan for the National Health Service (NHS) in England
- How can technology reduce the burden on health services?
- Could investing in obesity-reduction make sense?
Must-see talks
Are you heading to Future of Health Europe? Here are five recommended sessions from this year’s agenda:
- Developing resilient, sustainable and excellent health systems
9.15am, 30 September
Healthcare leaders from across the healthcare system, including Johnson & Johnson, University Medicine Frankfurt and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, come together to share approaches and measures being taken to address key challenges in healthcare. Topics include tightening budgets, ageing populations, workforce shortages and decarbonisation efforts. - How can technology reduce the burden on health services?
1:50pm, 30 September
Natasha Loder, Health editor at The Economist, moderates a panel set to explore the role of digital technology in improving the way healthcare services are delivered. Expect insights from The Institute of Clinical Science and Technology; World Health Organisation; NHS Greater Manchester ICB and more. - Assessing the value of care: navigating touch choices
4:00pm, 30 September
How are new products assessed? What evaluation frameworks are used for new digital technologies? Ondřej Dostál, Member of the European Parliament, joins representatives from Alliance for Regenerative Medicine; EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe; and GBS/CIDP Foundation of Canada. - A spoonful of prevention: shifting from a reactive approach
9:10am, 1 October
The 10 year Plan for Health outlined three key shifts, including from sickness to prevention. In this panel, healthcare leaders from Centre for Innovation in Medicine, Romania; The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust & Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Vitality Health; and European Society of Cardiology share what concrete steps can be taken to support this pivot. - Addressing health disparities to reach marginalised communities
3.25pm, 1 October
In this global panel, representatives from European Parliament; Alice L. Walton School of Medicine; The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Amethyst Healthcare and Daniel Newman, a patient engagement consultant, explore what strategies can ensure equitable healthcare access.
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