Brussels, 4 December 2007 – Over 100 policy makers, academia, patient and carers associations along with Eucomed will come together today for the 2nd annual Homecare Conference at the Residence Palace in Brussels.
The 2007 Homecare Conference aims to examine the situation of homecare in Europe in light of changing demographics, finances, and technology. The conference will serve as a forum for members of the European Parliament, member state and regions representatives, the European Commission, the World Health Organization (WHO), academics, industry, patients and carers. It will provide an opportunity to share and discuss experiences, best-practices, and strategies in order to improve the homecare system in Europe for the benefit of patients and carers.
The one day event is hosted by Frieda Brepoels (Belgium, EPP-ED), John Bowis (UK, EPP-ED) and Marian Harkin (Ireland, ALDE) and organized jointly by the WHO and Eucomed.
Maurice Wagner, Eucomed’s Director General is convinced, “Innovation in medical technology already contributes to substantial improvements in quality of life for disabled and older people as well as children on the institutional side. We are confident that medical technology can have a positive impact in providing patients with simplified yet high-quality care at home.”
Eucomed is the Voice of the medical technology industry in Europe. Eucomed represents directly and indirectly 4500 designers, manufacturers and suppliers of medical technology used in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and amelioration of disease and disability, including ATMPs. Small and medium sized companies make up more than 80% of this sector. The European medical technology industry invests some €3,8 billion in R&D and employs near to 435.000 highly skilled workers. The mission of Eucomed is to improve patient and clinician access to modern, innovative and reliable medical technology.
Mark Grossien
Communications Director
mark.grossien(at)eucomed(dot)be
+32 (0)2.775.92.24
