Tagged with EALTH

China Jens Ewert, Life Science and Health Care Industry Leader at Deloitte China, shares his perspectives on the growth of China’s Life Sciences and Healthcare market, the strong presence of Deloitte within China as a consulting firm, the recent trends of the market and their commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions to…

UAE The United Arab Emirates’ Cabinet, the de facto executive branch of the federation, recently announced a set of decisions and legislation to support health research as a pillar of the country’s 50-year plan. The measures intend to support the healthcare sector, improve its quality and performance.   They include a…

Romania As anti-vaccination sentiments resurface globally, so have once-eradicated diseases. This situation is especially prevalent in Romania and has become a severe economic, social, and health threat.   Romania’s Struggle with Anti-Vax Sentiments The newly appointed minster of health of Romania—Dr Victor Costache—has announced that mandatory vaccination is a priority for…

UAE Mohamed Galal, VP and Head of Bayer’s Consumer Health Division in the Middle East, draws upon his 16 years of experience with the company to discuss their digitalization approach to position themselves as the partner of choice. Moreover, he reveals how the UAE is taking an innovative approach to addressing…

Artificial Intelligence As data and information proliferate at an exponential pace, many industries have turned to artificial intelligence to make sense of this information and deliver meaningful insights that can enhance performance. This is certainly the case for the healthcare sector, where the technology augurs nothing less than a paradigm shift towards…

Czech Republic Adam Vojtěch, Minister of Health of the Czech Republic, gives an update on the Ministry’s achievements and directives exactly halfway through his term of office. Highlighting the full implementation of electronic prescription as a key milestone, Vojtěch shares the efforts being put into refreshing the healthcare system, a reform that…

Puerto Rico In Puerto Rico, approximately 16 percent of the adult population has diabetes, one the highest prevalence in the world, compared to 10 percent in the general US population. As a result, diabetes represents a significant burden to the local healthcare system and population.   To tackle the rise of diabetes,…

USA Eurasia Group’s Aditya Bhattacharji examines the stalling of healthcare reforms in the US and what changes to US healthcare it is realistic to expect.   Pharma is unlikely to be frog-marched by sweeping federal initiatives, but more incremental changes are likely With anti-pharma sentiment raging at the end of 2018,…

Czech Republic Martin Balada and Kateřina Podrazilová from the Association of Health Insurance Companies of the Czech Republic (SZP ČR) give a thorough insight into the current dialogues surrounding pricing and reimbursement, set to deeply impact access to highly innovative and orphan drugs in the country. Furthermore, they evaluate the uniqueness of…

Hungary Dr Ildikó Horvath, Hungary’s State Secretary for Health explains her role and shares insights on the key health trends in Hungary, the government’s top priority in improving healthcare, the importance of digitalization, and efforts made to close the life expectancy gap with Europe.   Hungary is on average five years…

USA Carla Smith looks at the three vital components behind successful strategic alliances in US healthcare:disruption,  data-driven demands and convenient care delivery.   Throughout my career, to bring positive and lasting change to the health sector, I’ve brokered more collaborative efforts than I can count. Strategic alliances between health leaders, nonprofit…

Romania Healthcare spending in Romania in comparison to the EU average. Made with Visme Infographic Maker   Romania spends the least on healthcare as a proportion of its GDP in the entire EU. Made with Visme Infographic Maker     Out of pocket healthcare spending in Romania as a proportion of…