Welcome to
ERN Hospital Managers' Meeting
‘Bridging the gaps and creating opportunities’
In the process of development of the European Reference Networks (ERNs), the ERN Hospital Managers play an important role in order to ensure the efficient performance and sustainability of the ERNs, to obtain and allocate the necessary resources, to support and facilitate the operation of the ERNs and to contribute to training and research activities. This is the fourth meeting organized for the ERN Hospital Managers since the creation of the ERNs in 2017. The ERN Hospital Managers’ community includes the CEOs or Directors of the more than 300 hospitals where a member of the 24 ERNs is located. Currently 26 EU Member States plus Norway are participating in the ERNs system.
The meeting is co-hosted with the Medical University of Gdansk and will be joined by the European Observatory on Health System and Policies.
Topics addressed?
- European Reference Networks (ERNs): evaluation of the state of play and lessons learned
- Long term vision of the ERN system, including the economic dimension
- Role of the Hospital managers’ in the ERN system and their future enhanced collaboration
- Exchange of views on the new ERN Clinical Patient Management System (CPMS)
- Digitalisation and data management: European Health Data Space
- Human potential, exchange of expertise and role of different professionals in the multidisciplinary team
- Research and development opportunities for the healthcare providers engaged in the ERNs
- Integration of the ERNs into the national systems
- Care continuity: transition from childhood to adulthood
Who will participate?
- The Hospital Managers and Directors of the ERN hospitals
- The ERN Coordinators
- The ERN Board of Member States Representatives
- Patient Representatives
- The European Observatory on Health System and Policies
- European Commission representatives
- Other Experts
Why to participate?
The role of a Hospital Manager is essential in the healthcare systems, due to their capacity and deep knowledge of planning and programming of healthcare provision. Their active engagement is also crucial for the success of the European Reference Networks (ERNs) system .
Your views will be of major importance in the adaptation of the European Reference Networks to respond in the best possible way to the real needs and to specific circumstances of the different healthcare providers and their patients.
This includes adaptation of the ways the healthcare is delivered (including management, diagnosis, care, research and training) to the new digital approach and use of health data through innovative technologies and solutions.
During Covid-19 pandemics many digital health tools moved from a potential opportunity to immediate necessity. In the digital era cooperation between different stakeholders and owners of knowledge and expertise can lead to optimisation of resources and to a better provision of healthcare.
How can you benefit from this event?
- You can generate fresh leads and meet new contacts in a cost-efficient way
- You can actively influence the development of the ERN system and optimise it for the benefit of your patients and of the healthcare professionals of your hospital
- You can benefit from the EU-wide knowledge sharing and collaboration with your peers from the best healthcare centres in Europe in particular in the area of rare and low prevalence complex diseases
- You can stay one step ahead by being seen and visibly present at this event
The Top 5 objectives to make your stay a success:
- Meet partners and peers from other hospitals and countries across the EU
- Discover new approaches & technologies (i.e. new CPMS to be launched in the near future)
- Be prepared for the European Health Data Space and its applications
- Have your say in the functioning and planning of the ERNs system
- Get information about latest's trends and the EU health policy plan in the field of rare diseases.
