Communication on Digital transformation of health and care in the context of the DSM

Please see attached for comments of ACT | The App Association’s Connected Health Initiative (CHI) to the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG-CONNECT) in response to its Roadmap Consultation, Communication on Digital transformation of health and care in the context of the DSM. CHI appreciates DGCONNECT’s efforts to address future policy goals and actions in the area of digital health and care. We...

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) representing the innovative pharmaceutical industry welcomes the announcement by the European Commission of the adoption of a Communication on ‘Digital Transformation of Health and Care’ and appreciates the opportunity to give feedback on the Roadmap in the field of Digital Health. The proposals outlined in the Roadmap have the potential to act as a catalyst for...

EuroHealthNet welcomes the consultation towards a Roadmap for the EC Communication on this subject. The collaboration between DGs CONNECT and SANTE is particularly important; however this should be extended to ensure cohesion with other relevant DGs and EU instruments such as the EU Semester processes and the potential EU Pillar of Social Rights. Mention of the need to address health inequalities is welcome; however this is potentially both a...