HOPE The European Hospital and Healthcare Federation

Membership Organization  Created in 1966  Almost 40 organizations in 30 countries (National hospital organizations, hospital and healthcare services owners)  Covering almost 80% of hospital activity but also other parts of health as well as social care  Central Office (Brussels)  Presidents' Committee  Governors  Liaison Officers  National & local coordinators Coordination

Main activities  I. Knowledge and Exchange  Comparative studies  Exchange Programme for health professionals  Publications, newsletter and Website  Conferences  European Projects  II. Influence and Representation  Participation in public consultations  Partners in projects and joint actions  Direct contacts with the Commission, Members of the European Parliament and other EU authorities  Advisor in projects and joint actions

Areas of interest  Public Health  E-health  Cross-border cooperation  Patients rights/Patients safety  Internal market  Pharmaceuticals  Clinical trials  Medical devices  Quality of care  Financing  Etc.  MARQuIS  DUQuE  EUNetPaS  PaSQ  EPAAC  JA on European Healthcare Workforce  AgeingWell  HonCAB  EURHOBOP  EUROTRACS  IPPOCA Projects

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