Digitalisation of healthcare – EU support for member states effective overall, but difficulties in using EU funds

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Series Details 25/2024, Number 25
Publication Date November 2024
ISBN 978-92-849-3289-4
ISSN 1977-5679
EC QJ-01-24-010-EN-Q
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The COVID‑19 pandemic made healthcare digitalisation a more important part of our lives. We examined whether the Commission’s actions to support member states in digitalising their healthcare systems were effective. We found that, given its mandate, the Commission supported member states effectively overall. After the COVID‑19 pandemic, the EU policy framework was strengthened. The Commission provided member states with guidance on EU funds, and monitored their progress in healthcare digitalisation. However, member states faced obstacles in using EU funds, and neither the Commission nor most member states have a comprehensive overview of how the funds are used. We recommended that the Commission should improve its reporting on member states’ progress in healthcare digitalisation and on the use of EU funds.

Source Link Link to Main Source https://www.eca.europa.eu/en/publications/SR-2024-25
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  • https://www.doi.org/10.2865/7497081
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