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Mary Guy

@maryjguy.bsky.social

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Researcher & Translator. She/her. Interests: EU, Ireland & UK healthcare law & policy. Languages: French/German/Dutch-Eng. Co-convenor @EUHealthGov.bsky.social www.maryguy.com May also post on other topics!

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Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 3d

Austria, autumn 2025.

Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 4d

Interesting discussion of Clemens Auer’s #EHFG2025 keynote - in which the dots were joined unequivocally between #AI and #populism as threats to #solidarity and #European #SocialContract

Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · 4d

🤖 AI threatens Europe’s welfare model.

At #EHFG2025, Clemens Auer warned automation could wipe out tax bases that fund health, pensions & education.

Who should decide AI’s future—investors 💰 or parliaments 🏦?

✍️ @stefananderson.bsky.social
@gasteinforum.bsky.social
#AI #DigitalHealth

AI Poses 'Existential' Threat To Europe's Health Systems, Summit Chief Warns - Health Policy Watch

BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Artificial intelligence poses an "existential" threat to Europe's health and social security systems through its potential to

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Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 7d

“what will survive of us is solidarity"?
(to paraphrase Larkin - and yes, the diverse interpretations)

Many thanks @gasteinforum.bsky.social! (End)

Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 7d

But what of #solidarity preconditions? Undoubtedly #trust #transparency are takeaways from the vaccine success stories (Emer Cooke) and civil society (Mikael Leyi). Also looking at different levels - person-level solidarity needs support #solidarityinfrastructures @bprainsack.bsky.social #EHFG2025

Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 7d

I've written previously (in context of competition reforms in healthcare) that "once solidarity is recognised as the organising principle of healthcare systems, the game changes"... Can solidarity also temper the current dominant EU policy narrative of #competitiveness? #EHFG

Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 7d

Good to have a clear sense of the #Europeansocialcontract (with all its meanings from the audience and the panel) as being complementary to national social contracts. #EHFG2025

Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 7d

So important to position #solidarity concerns firmly amid wider trends of #populism and #AI #bigtech given their combined capacity to undermine the foundations of social contracts at national and European levels. (2/n)

Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 7d

Excellent plenary yesterday on "Rethinking Solidarity in health: healing Europe's fractured social contract" #EHFG2025 (1/n)

European Health Forum Gastein @gasteinforum.bsky.social · 7d

📺 Live now at #EHFG2025

✅ Rethinking solidarity in health 🔗 buff.ly/4ejjNEN

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EHFG 2024 - Live streaming

Join us at the hybrid EHFG 2024 from 24 - 27 September to help find solutions for the complex "3D" interplay of democracy, demographics, and digitalisation. Let's be optimistic and not bury our heads…

Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 8d

“Trauma doesn’t respect a project’s timeline” - excellent panel discussions in the “Solidarity in action on mental health and psychosocial support - Learnings from people affected by the conflict in Ukraine” #EHFG2025

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EUHEALTHGOV @euhealthgov.bsky.social · 8d

Our third #UACES2025 blog post by early career researchers...

Jaydon Souter's doctoral research is on regulating digital marketing of alcoholic beverages and brands at both EU and national levels.

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The EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive: A Missed Opportunity to Regulate Alcohol Brand Marketing – EU Health Governance Network

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Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 8d

“Gender runs across all the determinants of health” - much food for thought in the first session #EHFG2025

European Health Forum Gastein @gasteinforum.bsky.social · 8d

📺 Live now at #EHFG2025

✅ Women's health 2030 - Closing the gender gap 🔗 buff.ly/3zmZc2V

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EHFG 2025 - Live streaming

Join us at the hybrid EHFG 2025 from 30 September - 3 October, and let's explore together how we can heal Europe's fractured social contract for health and well-being!

Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 14d

Excellent news! The incredible #StudyAbroad opportunity offered by #Erasmus should never have been taken away.

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UK students get chance to study in Europe from January 2027 under new Erasmus deal

The EU is pushing for a rapid agreement for Britain to rejoin the student exchange scheme

Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 14d

This is so positive!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

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EUHEALTHGOV @euhealthgov.bsky.social · 16d

Our second #UACES2025 blog post by early career researchers...

Sarah de Heer's doctoral research is on AI-driven #medicaldevices #precisionmedicine #righttohealth #Sweden

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@ideasoneurope.bsky.social

AI-Driven Medical Devices in Precision Medicine – ensuring the pillar ‘quality’ under the right to health – EU Health Governance Network

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EUHEALTHGOV @euhealthgov.bsky.social · 23d

We're delighted to share blog posts by some of the fine early career researchers who joined us #UACES2025! @uaces.bsky.social @uacesgf.bsky.social @ideasoneurope.bsky.social

First is Wendy Kwaku Yeboah (Bologna) - PhD research on #EU #healthlaw and #digitalisation.
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Cross-Border Telemedicine in the EU: Promise, Pitfalls, and the Path Ahead – EU Health Governance Network

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Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 17d

See you there!

Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 23d

An important and insightful, if thoroughly depressing, read about UK higher education.

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Roll up roll up for the great higher education fire sale

From covert mergers to regulatory complacency, Jim Dickinson reveals how market logic is reshaping UK higher education – and why the fate of Buckingham could set a troubling precedent From covert merg...

Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · 23d

Delighted to see this Symposium of @jlme-journal.bsky.social on Public Health, Markets, and Law is now out.

Many thanks to @minacompetition.bsky.social and Imelda Maher!

My article considers #hospitals #stateaid and #SGEI

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UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies) @uaces.bsky.social · 28d

UACES Virtual Conference Day is TOMORROW.
After an amazing week in Liverpool, we're continuing the research conversations online. Join us for flexible sessions across 14 panels covering everything from EU security to digital policy.
Liverpool attendees: check ConfTool for access links.
#UACES2025

Mary Guy @maryjguy.bsky.social · Sep 8

Monday morning writing retreat

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EUHEALTHGOV @euhealthgov.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our final panel at #UACES2025 considered the balance between health and other EU policies - ethics, trade, alcohol brand marketing, and AI.

Many thanks to Juan Collado Perez Llantada, @merikoivusalo.bsky.social, Jaydon Souter, and Phil Ryan!

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EUHEALTHGOV @euhealthgov.bsky.social · Sep 3

Day 2 #UACES2025 saw our 3rd panel on data exclusivity vouchers, global health, wellness devices, and solidarity in European healthcare!

Many thanks to Paula Dornbusch, Ian Manners, Federica Casarosa and Mary Guy

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UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies) @uaces.bsky.social · Sep 3

We can’t quite believe it’s already the final day of UACES 2025!
We still have plenty to squeeze in today. Sessions kick off at 09:00 and will run until 15:00.
#UACES2025

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EUHEALTHGOV @euhealthgov.bsky.social · Sep 2

Day 1 #UACES2025 also saw a fun and informative interactive workshop “From Vision to Reality: Collaborative Strategies for AI in healthcare” - many thanks Petra Holmberg and Sarah de Heer!

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EUHEALTHGOV @euhealthgov.bsky.social · Sep 2

We’re having a great time at #UACES2025!

Day 1 included presentations on complexity, Covid-19, competition law, cross-border telemedicine and forced migrants’ access to health and healthcare

Many thanks @eleanorbrooks.bsky.social @minacompetition.bsky.social @mechthildroos.bsky.social & others!