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Measuring healthcare quality on regional and national level as an independent organization. Johan Hjertqvist 05.03.2009 Prague. The missing link. Expert knowledge. Consumer-focused “navigations support”. Health advice – diet, exercise et cetera.
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Measuring healthcare quality on regional and national levelas an independent organization Johan Hjertqvist 05.03.2009 Prague
The missing link Expert knowledge Consumer-focused “navigations support” Health advice – diet, exercise et cetera
A different perspective – the consumer one Breakening the traditional rationing paradigm Patient: somebody elses decision Consumer: empowered partnership Market incentives (much more than money!) Choice ”Self-management” Mobility New ingredients for tomorrows European healthcare!
The Health Consumer Powerhouse aims To drive improvement in healthcare provision through increased transparency and inter-country comparisons; • To use existing information to empower consumers to generate improvements in healthcare provision; • To assist citizens in making the most of the opportunities their healthcare systems provide.
A new world of information • Open performance benchmarks will become the single most important tool for change of all kinds of services: • Governance, funding • Provision • Consumption • Pre-vetted, authorised information – or a free flow of competitive sources? • Who challenges the System? • Setting new standards - as long as you add value.