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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 5d

Energised by the discussions of the past days? Get a head start with 📚 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘌𝘜 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘬: tinyurl.com/pd2pz4br%E2%...

📰 #Eurohealth is an excellent overview of the most pressing issues raised at #EHFG2025: tiny.cc/EurohealthEH...

European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 5d

A shifting geopolical reality means that the health community’s role is greater than ever

At @gasteinforum.bsky.social, we discussed how to repair Europe’s #SocialContract & build new solidarities for stronger and more resilient #healthsystems

💭@matthiaswismar.bsky.social reflects further ...

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 5d

DYK our OBS-PACE website has case-studies on #palliativecare? Explore them here ➡️https://tinyurl.com/4mnzvxkz

Further reading on health and social care near the end of life ➡️https://tinyurl.com/2bdxarc4

📚Discover the accompaying article in the new #Eurohealth: tinyurl.com/ybvmtx2r

European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 5d

How we care for people at the end of life is one of the clearest expressions of the #SocialContract 🤝

At the #EHFG2025, the discussion on #EndOfLifeCare called for a reflection on what this currently looks like, and the challenging conversations we need to have to improve it.

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 6d

Missed @gasteinforum.bsky.social Day 2? Watch here 🎥 ehfg.live (pw: ehfg25)+ explore insights in #Eurohealth:
🧠 Mental health in crises: tinyurl.com/2uvyuacd
💊 Public contributions to drug R&D: tinyurl.com/4a593ek4
🤝 Rethinking the social contract: tinyurl.com/cu93cb7t

European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 6d

#Longtermcare is a smart investment in equity, dignity & economic growth. At #EHFG2025, our session with @whoeurope.bsky.social showed why it must be reframed as a care dividend.

Learn more:
📖 The Care Dividend: tinyurl.com/yvd93mau
🖥️ PASH Simulator: tinyurl.com/29d68ay8

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 6d

Glad to have you, @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 6d

🪜Transformation: tinyurl.com/55z73m3y

You can catch-up on the first sessions, by watching the live recordings [https://ehfg.live , password🔐ehfg25] and by reading the corresponding #Eurohealth articles:
tiny.cc/EurohealthEH...

European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 6d

#EHFG2025 is buzzing🐝! Our panel explored how hospitals of the future are about people as much as innovation & tech, and are anchors of care linked to #primarycare, communities & homes

Dive deeper:
♻️Greening tinyurl.com/ypyd7td8
🏥Changing role: tinyurl.com/4fnte2nc
⚙️Innovation: tinyurl.com/4nu9tj65

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

🚀 #EHFG2025 has begun! We’re rethinking solidarity in health & how to heal Europe’s fractured social contract.

🎤 Join #OBSatGastein online: ehfg.idloom.events/european-hea... + read the latest 📚 #Eurohealth to prepare 👉 tiny.cc/EurohealthEH...

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 8d

#EHFG2025 starts tomorrow 🌍✨ The new #Eurohealth Special Issue not only complements the conference theme of solidarity in health, but also the sessions.

📚 Explore the issue as a pre-read for the conference discussions ➡️ tiny.cc/EurohealthEHFG25
#OBSatGastein sessions: https://tinyurl.com/mwmperwe

European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 11d

#EHFG2025 asks: How do we heal Europe’s fractured social contract for health?

The new #Eurohealth Special Issue offers timely reflections on solidarity, resilience & equity in #healthsystems & prepares readers for the conference discussions

📖 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ewd_fGFR

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 13d

Access the full issue here: bit.ly/EUROHEALTHEH...

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 14d

📣 The new #Eurohealth issue explores how Europe can rethink solidarity in health ahead of #EHFG2025

From #genderequity & #MentalHealth to #primarycare & drug transparency ..how can inclusive, community-driven, & sustainable approaches help shape the future?

Read it here➡️ tiny.cc/EurohealthEHFG25

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 14d

* Curious to learn more about our work on healthcare workforce recruitment, retention and re-skilling?
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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 14d

💡Health workforce in the spotlight at the #TRANSITION project closing with @europeancancer.bsky.social

@matthiaswismar.bsky.social shared lessons from:
- #JAHEROES on workforce planning
- #BeWell Project on closing the digital skills gap
- Our work with @who.int on investing in edu & training

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 17d

🇲🇪 Cao Montenegro!
Our colleague Jon Cylus joined the South Eastern European Health Network to discuss #Ageing & #HealthFinancing. He also trained attendees to use the PASH 2.0 simulator to explore the effects of aging & develop policy options

💡Exolore the PASH 2.0 https://bit.ly/3J3Yr38

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 19d

🗞️ A new conference season is underway, and we already have a series of events and publications in the pipeline ➡️

🔔 Stay updated with #OBSWebinars, upcoming policy briefs & more by making sure you receive the latest right in your inbox: eurohealthobservatory.who.int/news-room/ne...

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 20d

Have a deeper look at our work on aging and #healthfinancing here: tinyurl.com/2evynss2

Economics of Ageing

European Observatory work on the economics of ageing

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 20d

📰 Delighted that our work on #longtermcare was included in the @economist.com's article on the challenges of caring for ageing populations in Europe.

Our colleague Jon Cylus reminds us why investing now matters. Read it here🔗
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...

A crisis in long-term care of Europe’s elderly

The costs of neglect are huge

www.economist.com

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 20d

🔚 That’s a wrap for the #JAHEROES High-Level Policy Dialogue... but the work is just beginning.

Next step: an EU-level Action Plan to future-proof health workforce development.

👀Watch this space for the upcoming policy briefs on innovative care models & workforce planning

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 20d

Sustainability is the focus of today’s #JAHEROES High-Level Policy Dialogue.

The project has built strong foundations for planning and forecasting the health workforce—but how do we ensure these lessons keep driving impact after the project ends?

Hea reflections from @matthiaswismar.bsky.social 👇

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 21d

💡Staff shortages, skill gaps & medical deserts affect many EU health systems - to withstand future shocks, they must transform

The #JAHEROES Policy Dialogue explores what we can learn from EU member state examples & what @ec.europa.eu is already doing

More from the project coordinator👇

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 21d

Today’s focus:
✍ Planning for workforce transformation so it supports innovative models of care & system reforms
🗣️ Listening to experiences from countries that have integrated tools and data into policy
🌄 Ensuring lasting impact from project learnings

Watch live 👉 tinyurl.com/49nvnbhc

Joint Action HEROES Policy Dialogue. European health workforce development supporting health system transition and sustainability: strategy discussion and action plan

On Wednesday, 17 September 2025, from 10:00 to 16:00 CEST, a high‑level policy dialogue as part of the Joint Action HEROES will take place online, hosted from Brussels. This event will bring together...

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · 21d

🔴 The #JAHEROES High-Level Policy Dialogue is LIVE!

We’re bringing together EU institutions, Member States & key stakeholders to tackle health workforce challenges and shape sustainable systems.

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