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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 7h

⏱️ Interested in how all this connects to #primarycare? Register for our upcoming #OBSWebinars session, taking place October 13: eurohealthobservatory.who.int/news-room/ev... 📖 Explore more insights on #digitalhealth in the 2025 #SoHEU report: eurohealthobservatory.who.int/publications...

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Synthesis Report 2025

The State of Health in the European Union series consists of concise and policy-relevant profiles co-produced by the European Observatory and OECD.

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 7h

On 17 September we facilitated a #SoHEU policy dialogue hosted by @stm.fi. Participants shared their experiences with digitally transforming care processes, especially in #PHC. Thank you to our hosts @stm.fi, as well as partners from @ec.europa.eu @oecd-ocde.bsky.social @who.int & all participants.

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

📕 This webinar draws from the State of Health in the EU Synthesis Report, a key element of the #SoHEU cycle which highlights cross-country findings and places them within broader #healthpolicy reform trends. Read it here: 🔗 eurohealthobservatory.who.int/publications...

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Synthesis Report 2025

The State of Health in the European Union series consists of concise and policy-relevant profiles co-produced by the European Observatory and OECD.

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🆕 #OBSWebinars: Strengthening primary care in Europe, a State of Health in the EU webinar 🗓️ 13 Oct, 12-13:00 CET 🖇️ www.tinyurl.com/OBS13October #PHC is under pressure from increasing demand and workforce shortages. How can countries ensure #PHC becomes a resilient backbone for #HealthSystems?

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Can health be a driver of Europe's competitiveness? Marking the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, the Ireland Department of Health has partnered with the Observatory to produce this special edition of #Eurohealth Read it here📖 bit.ly/3TDnobC

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

⏰ Last chance to register for tomorrow's #OBSWebinars: How can countries harness the potential of biosimilar medicines? 📆 6 October 2026, 12:00-13:00 CET 🔗 tinyurl.com/OBS6October (please use your Zoom-linked email to register)

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

As part of #SoHEU, our Policy Dialogue in Stockholm brought together Nordic policymakers and experts to explore a critical shift: how health systems can move from treating disease to preventing it in the first place. The event was organised with @ec.europa.eu & hosted by #Socialstyrelsen. 📚👇

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Keep an eye on our website for the latest evidence on these emerging topics. We hope to connect with you soon, online or at the next event.

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

That's a wrap on our week at @gasteinforum.bsky.social Our #OBSatGastein contributions at centred on providing the evidence, tools & frameworks policymakers need to build health systems that can adapt for the future & cope before, during and after a shock. 📽️ Ewout van Ginneken closes our week

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

☀️ #EHFG2026 is drawing to a close, with one important discussion still ahead. Plenary 3 on health sovereignty, global solidarity and WHO. A new #Eurohealth article argues sovereignty is better understood as capability than control 👉 bit.ly/3TFMsyD

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📚 Go deeper ▪️A renewed global #HSPA Framework👉 bit.ly/4z0OKaC ▪️Testing tracer indicators that respond to policy questions to support decisions👉 bit.ly/4rHibvH ▪️A practical handbook for resilience testing👉 bit.ly/4hwa6pa ▪️Lessons from a global review of health system resilience👉 bit.ly/3Ttj7HD

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Health system performance assessment: A renewed global framework for policy-making

Policy Brief 80 by the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies. Health systems performance assessment (HSPA) is about helping decision-makers to work through performance challenges in cont...

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🧵 A thread has run through our contributions at @gasteinforum.bsky.social: how to meet the moment of rapid change in EU health, and what it takes to act now Some change is palpable, but other questions are harder to get at. How is a health system performing today, and how would it cope if tested?

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📸 Resilience, #HSPA, #privateequity, hospital reform, competitiveness. Two full days at #EHFG2026, and day 3 is underway. At 12:15 we're on the panel for immunisation as a strategic investment 👉 bit.ly/4wMj6Mm

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Is the #EuropeanHealthUnion entering a new era? @matthiaswismar.bsky.social is at the @gasteinforum.bsky.social #EHFG2026, where we’re all talking about how the health landscape has changed. Themes like competitiveness, security & strategic autonomy are actively redefining health policy in Europe

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

☀️ Day two at @gasteinforum.bsky.social : #PrivateEquity in healthcare, health as the missing ingredient in Europe's competitiveness debate, and where EU health policy goes next. All on our agenda today. #EHFG2026 link to join sessions online👉 bit.ly/4wMj6Mm #Eurohealth issue 👉 bit.ly/4yTJyFz

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🆕 #OBSWebinars: How can countries harness the potential of biosimilar medicines? 📆 6 October 2026, 12:00-13:00 CET 🔗 tinyurl.com/OBS6October

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

☀️ Day one at #EHFG2026. Our contributions today look at how evidence and shared experience support concrete reform, from #HSPA to redesigning hospital care for the future Programme 👉https://www.ehfg.org/conference/programme#section4 New #Eurohealth issue📚 lnkd.in/eXbqNata

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Heading to #EHFG2026? Tomorrow, Europe’s health policy community gathers in Gastein under the theme Health for a Stronger European Union. High Time for Action! Before the discussions begin, explore the latest #Eurohealth Special Issue, to prepare: 📚https://lnkd.in/eXbqNata

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Europe is warming at more than twice the global average. Heat-health action plans have scaled up, but health and care workers are largely missing from them. A new Health Policy commentary makes the case for changing that 🌡️ doi.org/10.1016/j.he...

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📰 A #Eurohealth special issue, Health for a Stronger European Union: High Time for Action! is out now: bit.ly/4yTJyFz A pre-reader for @gasteinforum.bsky.social, the articles link to the programme, supporting attendees w/ evidence & ideas to enrich their exchanges at #EHFG2026

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

⏰ Tomorrow's #OBSWebinars: Promoting affordable access to new medicines, a State of Health in the EU webinar 🗓️ 22 September, 12:00-13:00 CET How can countries close the gaps in access to medicines, and balance affordability with innovation? Join us to find out! 🖇️ tinyurl.com/OBS22Sept

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🤲 Yulia also thanked #ECHoS members who are part of the #OBSPACE network for their contributions to the project. We look forward to continuing this work with Member States & the consortium to advance the #EUCancerMission. 📄Read our analysis on #NCMHs: eurohealthobservatory.who.int/monitors/pac...

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Analyses

Explore cross-country analyses highlighting key trends and themes in cancer care and policy across Europe.

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We were proud to attend the kick-off meeting for the 2nd phase of the #ECHoS consortium 🌟 Yulia Litvinova talked about the value of #CancerMissionHubs & policy dialogues, drawing on insights from the handbooks we developed w/ @cancermissionhubs.bsky.social 📚 cancermissionhubs.eu/news/new-han... 1/

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Turning health workforce ambition into reform requires leadership for implementation A new Health Policy commentary argues that leadership for implementation is a critical but underdeveloped dimension of HCWF policy. Read the full article here: bit.ly/4j7eTQ7

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Biosimilars are in the policy spotlight as Biotech Act negotiations continue in the European Parliament. Our policy brief unpacks the biosimilars landscape, from uptake across Europe to the policy options for realizing their potential. Read the brief here: bit.ly/4vsx86g

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

New #OBSWebinars: Promoting affordable access to new medicines, a State of Health in the EU webinar 🗓️ 22 Sept, 12-13:00 🖇️ tinyurl.com/OBS22Sept Access to medicines is under pressure across the EU. How can countries close the gaps, & balance affordability w/ incentives for innovation? Join us!

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

When patients keep the same family doctor & nurse over time, the evidence points to lower mortality, less hospitalizations & better chronic condition management Our new publication w/ @whoeurope.bsky.social examines how Spain can protect these relationships in primary care:🩺 bit.ly/4cISdlo

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📣 Reminder: Join us tomorrow for a discussion on non-communicable diseases #NCDs prevention in Europe. Tomorrow's #OBSWebinars session draws on the #SoHEU Synthesis Report to show what countries can do to step up prevention efforts. ⏰ 15 September, 12:00–13:00 CET 🔗 Register tinyurl.com/OBS15Sep

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Before the autumn conference season gets in full swing: 💡 Are you subscribed to #OBSNews? If you want to stay up to date with our latest #HealthPolicy work, newly released publications + resources, and details about upcoming #OBSWebinars, make sure you're subscribed: 📥 tinyurl.com/OBSNewslette...

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

ℹ️ The State of Health in the EU cycle is a flagship initiative of the @ec.europa.eu (DG SANTE) and is delivered by the Observatory and the @oecdsocial.bsky.social

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Getting ready for our #OBSWebinars next week? Then revisit Europe’s #HealthPolicy reform trends with the 2025 State of Health#SoHEU in the EU Synthesis Report 🔗 Read it here: eurohealthobservatory.who.int/publications...

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A stronger nursing force is vital for health systems. On #IND2026, we hosted a hybrid event to launch our "Strengthening health systems through #nursing" book. Watch the webinar www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuZP... Watch the roundtable www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_vS... Read the📗 tinyurl.com/OBSNursingBook

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What are nurses, and how does the nursing profession support health system transformation?

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

⬇️ This webinar draws from the State of Health in the EU Synthesis Report, which highlights cross-country findings and places them within broader #HealthPolicy reform trends. You can read it here: 🔗 eurohealthobservatory.who.int/publications... @oecd-ocde.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

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Synthesis Report 2025

The State of Health in the European Union series consists of concise and policy-relevant profiles co-produced by the European Observatory and OECD.

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

📈 How can countries step up the prevention of non-communicable diseases in Europe? ⏰ Join us next week, 15 Sep 12:00 at #OBSWebinars to talk about what policy-makers can do to ensure #NCDs prevention efforts deliver measurable gains for health and the economy. 👉Register here: tinyurl.com/OBS15Sep

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Revisiting lessons from#COVID19, pt 2: 💶 How did countries adjust the way they paid hospitals & health professionals? A Health Policy article compares adjustments across 20 countries & draws lessons for more resilient payment systems in future pandemics. 📄 Full article: bit.ly/4c2N73b

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Balancing financial incentives during COVID-19: A comparison of provider payment adjustments across 20 countries

Provider payment mechanisms were adjusted in many countries in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Our objective was to review adjustments for …

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Corruption in health systems diverts resources from care and erodes trust, yet it is too often treated as too sensitive to tackle. Our 🆕 brief maps the levers for change. 📥 tinyurl.com/OBSPB75 @lshtm.bsky.social #GNACTA @martinmckee.bsky.social @dinabalabanova.bsky.social @eleanorhutch.bsky.social

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

👾 How can we shape a future where AI serves public health goals? We asked this at #OBSWebinars: “Demystifying AI in Health: What Health Policy-Makers Need to Know”, where experts discussed how we can move beyond the #AI hype & towards evidence-based decision-making. 📺 youtu.be/uJp4eYPH6bw?...

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Demystifying artificial intelligence in health: What health policy-makers need to know

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

How can countries address the challenges of aging populations and the rise of chronic health conditions? At #OBSWebinars, our panellists discussed the arguments for increased investment in quality, universally accessible #LTC. 🎦 Watch the full webinar recording: youtu.be/KMKK8lVjsXY?...

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The care dividend: Why and how countries should invest in long-term care

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A catastrophe on the scale of #COVID19 was preventable. 5 years on, the lessons remain as relevant as ever. Revisit the evidence in "Drawing Light from the Pandemic" and its Health Policy companion article👇 📖 Read the review: bit.ly/4wCcW1r 📄 Health Policy article: bit.ly/4gGZAev

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Drawing light from the pandemic: A new strategy for health and sustainable development

A Review of the Evidence

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

@lsehealthpolicy.bsky.social sat down with 2 of our founders, Josep Figueras & @mossialos.bsky.social for a conversation on how the OBS was built: from a fragile idea with 3 yrs of funding, through the financial crisis, to what comes next, & why our independence matters 🖇️https://bit.ly/3THvi3p

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

🚑 The recording of our #OBSWebinars on urgent and #EmergencyCare is now available. 📺 Watch it here: bit.ly/4hdKi2A Together with WHO/Europe, we explored how countries can strengthen urgent & emergency care. Our joint policy brief maps the policy options: 📖 bit.ly/4ger4sx

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Dealing with the challenges in urgent and emergency care: What are the policy options?

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

How can reforms shape the trajectory of health equity? Let's take a look at the Caribbean Netherlands, where health reforms focused on improving accessibility & quality of care. Read the HiT: eurohealthobservatory.who.int/publications... Health Policy article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🔁 In case you missed it during the winter, we are sharing a highlight from our #OBSWebinars season: the #OBSPACE webinar on reducing inequalities in #CancerCare across the European Union. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipYf... 📑Download the related #OBSPB: eurohealthobservatory.who.int/publications...

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Reducing inequalities in cancer care across the European Union

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

What does #PrivateEquity involvement mean for healthcare quality? The Observatory's Bernd Rechel and Florian Tille examine the evidence in a @bmj.com editorial, and dive deeper in a podcast 📄 bit.ly/4gmlxjI 🎙️https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tOguLCblSjKZM9W99I2Mn?si=k73fA1fZSd6LY-W-puAB1A

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We need to understand how global market forces undermine healthcare

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