VKD Annual Conference in Osnabrück and 107th General Assembly
2024 26 Jun
Hospital Reform: Clinic Management Demands Significant Changes The topics discussed at the 66th Annual Conference of the Association of German Hospital Directors (VKD) in Osnabrück on June 25th and 26th were of high importance, engaging the roughly 130 participants. The primary topic was the potential impacts of the proposed major hospital...Read more
European Health Union: Council Calls on Commission to Keep Health as a Priority
2024 21 Jun
The Council is calling on the European Commission to keep health as a priority in its upcoming five-year term. In conclusions approved today, member states acknowledge the work already carried out to improve health policy coordination at EU level, highlight the ongoing challenges facing the EU’s health system, and set out the key areas of focus...Read more
Self-Administered Cognitive Tests Boost Early Cognitive Disorder Diagnoses Sixfold in Primary Care
2024 19 Jun
Study finds the SAGE Test can be used in tight time constraints of routine appointments to improve timely diagnosis and treatment Primary care providers often are the first to identify and evaluate patients with neurocognitive disorders such as mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s and dementia. But diagnosing cognitive problems...Read more
AMA Survey Indicates Prior Authorization Wreaks Havoc on Patient Care
2024 18 Jun
Access to patient-centered care continues to suffer as health insurance companies impose prior authorization barriers on necessary care and substitute corporate policy for clinical decisions that are in patients’ best interest. Turmoil caused by excessive authorization controls leads to serious or life-threatening events for patients, unnecessary...Read more
NHS Continues to Face Record Demand for Services, New Data Shows
2024 13 Jun
NHS staff continue to face significant demand for urgent care, with new figures showing that A&Es in England managed their busiest ever month for attendances in May. New monthly performance data also shows that it was a record April for the number of elective appointments delivered for hundreds of thousands of patients. The latest...Read more
AMA Steps Up to Fight Scope Creep that Threatens Patient Safety
2024 12 Jun
With a raft of actions at the 2024 AMA Annual Meeting in Chicago, the House of Delegates has built upon the AMA’s longstanding and successful efforts to fight scope creep and defend the practice of medicine against scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety. Among these actions is a new set of policies adopted to address...Read more
AMA Adopts New Prior Authorization Reform Policies During Annual Meeting
2024 11 Jun
Physician and medical student leaders at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates approved policies aimed at fighting for greater insurer accountability and transparency against the backdrop of proliferating, onerous prior authorization requirements that are delaying and denying necessary care for patients...Read more
Winners announced at the 2024 European Sustainable Healthcare Awards
2024 10 Jun
Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe proudly announced the winners of the 2024 European Sustainable Healthcare Awards at a live ceremony in Brussels during the CleanMed Europe 2024 online conference. The awards, sponsored by Philips, celebrate two healthcare institutions and one healthcare professional for their exceptional achievements in...Read more
Nurses Piloting Generative AI
2024 06 Jun
A growing group of nurses at UW Health are trialing the use of generative artificial intelligence, AI, to determine how it can be used to address health care workforce shortages and burnout, and improve the care experience for patients. This work began in April 2023 when a small group of physicians at UW Health joined a pilot program announced...Read more
Addressing Physician Burnout: Denver Health's Multifaceted Approach to Improving Care Quality
2024 05 Jun
Physician burnout poses a significant risk to patient safety and care quality, as highlighted by Denver Health's Chief Medical Officer, Connie Savor Price, MD, MBA. Burnout among physicians was prevalent even before the COVID-19 pandemic and saw a notable increase during the public health crisis. Addressing burnout requires multifaceted approaches,...Read more
Washington Health System and UPMC Complete Affiliation
2024 01 Jun
Preserving health care and protecting jobs across Washington and Greene counties Washington Health System is pleased to announce it has officially joined UPMC , becoming UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene. In June of 2023, the Boards of Directors of Washington Health System (WHS) and UPMC announced an affiliation agreement...Read more
Awards for Outstanding Public Health Contributions Presented at 77th World Health Assembly
2024 31 May
During a special ceremony at the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly in Geneva on Friday, 31 May 2024, awards will be presented to persons and institutions from around the world for their outstanding contributions to public health. Eight winners will be awarded by the 77th World Health Assembly President, Dr Edwin Dikoloti of Botswana,...Read more
Study Program “NonProfit, Social & Health Management” Becomes “Social, Health & Public Management”
2024 31 May
Reorienation of the Bachelor's Program- New Ways, New Possibilities Under the motto “Managing the Public Interest”, the bachelor’s program in Nonprofit, Social & Health Care Management will be renamed Social, Health & Public Management as of fall 2024. This renaming not only represents a modernization of the name but also a substantive...Read more
Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly
2024 29 May
First-ever resolution on social participation for primary health care approved Member States have agreed on a resolution on social participation in national health planning and implementation, which paves the way for people, communities, and civil society to have a stronger voice in influencing the decisions that affect their health and well-being....Read more
PureHealth Contributes AED 1bn Through Local Procurement to Support National ICV Programme
2024 29 May
PureHealth reaffirms its commitment to supporting the objectives of Operation 300bn as well as national efforts to build a world-leading healthcare system. PureHealth , the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has recorded AED 1 billion on local procurement to support the National ICV Programme since the first quarter of 2023....Read more
WHO Member States Agree Way Forward to Conclude Pandemic Agreement
2024 28 May
The World Health Assembly (WHA) recognized the progress made over the past two years by Member States to develop a pandemic agreement and strengthen the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005). Governments meeting in Geneva for the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly are in talks to advance these two efforts, which aim to boost the world’s...Read more
WHO’s Investment Case Launch Draws Support, Pledges for Sustainable four-year Strategy Financing
2024 28 May
WHO on Tuesday launched an Investment case that lays out the Organization’s essential contribution to global health and seeks investment in its 2025–2028 strategy to save 40 million lives and improve the health of 6 billion people. The Investment case underpins WHO’s Investment Round , which kicked off on Sunday and has gained many robust...Read more
Radical Health Festival Helsinki Leads in Digital Health Innovation; Next Event June 2025
2024 28 May
The second Radical Health Festival Helsinki, a pan-European health festival, concluded after three days of impactful discussions and engaging sessions. The festival explored innovative ideas, technologies, and practices in the field of health, connecting policymakers, clinicians, health professionals, innovators, journalists, and influencers from...Read more
Director-General’s Award: Barbados PM & mRNA Vaccine Developers Honored for COVID-19 Efforts
2024 27 May
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus presented his Award for Global Health to the Prime Minister of Barbados and two scientists for their contributions to advancing global health at the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly. The Director-General’s Award for Global Health, established in 2019, goes to Her Excellency, Mia Mottley,...Read more
WHO launches its first Investment Round to sustainably finance its Health for All mandate
2024 26 May
Brazil, France, Germany, Norway, and Qatar declare their support for the fit-for-future financing strategy The World Health Organization (WHO) launched its first-ever Investment Round on Sunday as part of a broader plan to transform the way the Organization is funded heading into an era of climate change, mass migration, pandemic threats,...Read more
Geneva to host the International Hospital Federation (IHF) World Hospital Congress in 2025
2024 23 May
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) has announced that the 48th World Hospital Congress will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, in November 2025 with the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG) and the Canton serving as host. The Congress brings together hospital leaders and healthcare system executives to connect around global learning for...Read more
Penn Researchers Develop Experimental mRNA Avian Flu Vaccine
2024 23 May
Promising preclinical results suggest mRNA vaccine platform could limit the impact of avian flu pandemics. An experimental mRNA vaccine against avian influenza virus H5N1 is highly effective in preventing severe illness and death in preclinical models. The vaccine could potentially help manage the outbreak of the H5N1 virus currently circulating...Read more
Affidea Completes the Acquisition of MedEuropa Romania, and Opens a New Radiotherapy Centre in Lasi
2024 21 May
The Hague, The Netherlands, May 21 st , 2024: Affidea Group, the pan-European diagnostic imaging and community-based polyclinic and specialist healthcare provider, announced today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of MedEuropa Romania, a renowned cancer care provider. This acquisition marks a significant advancement...Read more
AstraZeneca Sets Ambition to Deliver $80 Billion Total Revenue by 2030 & Sustained Growth Post 2030
2024 21 May
Launch of 20 new medicines expected by 2030 Significant growth from existing oncology, biopharmaceuticals and rare disease portfolios Investing in disruptive innovation that will shape the future of medicine and drive long-term growth Decoupling carbon emissions from revenue growth AstraZeneca revealed its bold ambition to deliver...Read more
Breakthrough in Member State Talks on Amending the International Health Regulations (IHR)
2024 18 May
Countries to meet next week on the few remaining issues in lead-up to Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly In an historic milestone for global public health, State Parties today agreed in principle on a large, ground-breaking package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005). These amendments build on over 300 proposals...Read more
Moderna Wins COVID Shot Patent Case Against Pfizer-BioNTech in Europe
2024 17 May
Moderna said on Friday the European Patent Office had upheld the validity of one of the company's key patents, a win in an ongoing COVID-19 vaccine dispute with Pfizer and BioNTech The company has been locked in a legal battle with Pfizer-BioNTech over their COVID shot Comirnaty after suing them in 2022 for allegedly copying its mRNA technology....Read more
Hospitals Turn To Automation to Reduce Human Error and Address Labor Cost
2024 13 May
Navia Robotics, a leader in the field of robotics, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with several hospitals across the country. Navia Robotics, a leader in the field of robotics technology, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with several hospitals and medical care facilities...Read more
PureHealth Named National Healthcare & Longevity Champion for Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week
2024 10 May
PureHealth will showcase its model for holistic healthcare that is helping Abu Dhabi to set a global benchmark for health and wellbeing. PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has been confirmed as the National Healthcare & Longevity Champion for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) being...Read more
Novavax & Sanofi to Co-commercialize COVID-19 Vaccine & Develop Combo Vaccines
2024 10 May
Agreement provides individuals with broader access to a protein-based non-mRNA adjuvanted COVID-19 vaccine through combined commercial strength, from 2025 onwards Provides Novavax with cash and an equity investment totalling approximately $1.2 billion (upfront payment of $500 million and up to $700 million in additional development, regulatory...Read more
AstraZeneca Says it Will Withdraw COVID-19 Vaccine Globally as Demand Dips
2024 08 May
AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to a "surplus of available updated vaccines" since the pandemic. The company also said it would proceed to withdraw the vaccine Vaxzevria's marketing authorizations within Europe. "As multiple, variant COVID-19 vaccines have since...Read more
