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European Public Health Alliance: the voice of public health in Europe Brussels, 19 February 2009

European Public Health Alliance: the voice of public health in Europe Brussels, 19 February 2009 Jessica Imbert. Part 1 - Presentation of EPHA Part 2 - Case study: the Patient Rights Directive. OUTLINE. EPHA is a network of around 100 non-governmental and not-for-profit organisations

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European Public Health Alliance: the voice of public health in Europe Brussels, 19 February 2009

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  1. European Public Health Alliance: the voice of public health in Europe Brussels, 19 February 2009 Jessica Imbert

  2. Part 1 - Presentation of EPHA Part 2 - Case study: the Patient Rights Directive OUTLINE

  3. EPHA is a network of around 100 non-governmental and not-for-profit organisations across Europe working on health and health-related issues. WHO ARE WE?

  4. To protect the health of all people living in Europe To strengthen dialogue between EU institutions, citizens and NGOs in support of healthy public policies WHAT IS OUR MISSION?

  5. Health advocates Disease specific groups Patients groups Local Authorities Academic Institutes Health professionals groups WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS?

  6. International Networks European networks National/Regional Networks Individual member organisations WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS?

  7. WHO ARE WE?

  8. EPHA as Public Health Platform: Health Determinants Health Systems EU Systems Global Health WHAT DO WE WORK ON?

  9. Health DeterminantsKeeping people healthy

  10. Health DeterminantsKey Priorities 2009 • Public health concerns recognised in “Food Information to Consumers” proposal • Increased cooperation on Alcohol policy • Report on EU approach to health determinants

  11. Healthcare Health professionals Health tools Health SystemsManaging the Patient Journey

  12. Pharmaceutical Package Patient Rights Directive Green Paper on European Workforce for Health Patient Safety Health SystemsKey priorities for 2009

  13. EU Institutions EU Legislation and Policy making EU Processes EU SystemsCreating ahealthy-friendly EU

  14. Institutional Renewal Stakeholder Approach and CSO Involvement Post-Lisbon Agenda and Economic Crisis EU SystemsKey Priorities 2009

  15. EPHA also works to improve European policies that have an impact on global health, primarily through Action for Global Health Global Health

  16. EPHA as a Public Health Network Communication - Eyes and Ears in Brussels Services - adding value to our members Expansion - inclusive representation

  17. Information Dissemination EPHA newsletter Website with public forum: www.epha.org Policy briefings EU reports HOW DO WE WORK?

  18. Capacity building Policy coordination meetings Workshops and training HOW DO WE WORK?

  19. Coordinated actions EPHA working Groups Advocacy plans Position papers Consultation responses HOW DO WE WORK?

  20. WHO DO WE WORK WITH? Public Institutions - European Union Institutions - National and local policy makers - International Governmental Organisations: WHO, OECD, Council of Europe... Non-Health NGOs - Social Partners Other Stakeholders - Media - Foundations and policy institutes - Industry

  21. A CASE STUDY The Proposal for a Directive on the application of Patients Rights in cross-border healthcare

  22. CASE STUDY The Patients' Rights Directive BACKGROUND April 2006: Health services excluded from Bolkenstein May 2006 Watts Case: EU citizens can seek healthcare in other MS July 2008: Proposal for a Directive on patients rights in cross-border healthcare.

  23. CASE STUDY The Patients' Rights Directive PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNITY'S CONCERNS - Impact on the patient - Impact on the health professional - Impact on Health Systems in Member States - Impact on socially excluded citizens

  24. CASE STUDY The Patients' Rights Directive OBJECTIVES OF EPHA ADVOCACY STRATEGY • A policy change: The proposed Directive should move towards the same level of access for all EU citizens - A warning: The proposed Directive should serve as a warning to tackle health inequalities

  25. CASE STUDY The Patients' Rights Directive EPHA ADVOCACY STRATEGY - public health community: joint position - Alert EU institutions – formally and informally: - Commission - European Council‏ - European Parliament‏

  26. Jessica Imbert European Public Health Alliance Rue de Trèves 49 – 51 Boîte 6 BE - 1040 Brussels +32 (0) 2 233 3886 j.imbert@epha.org www.epha.org

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