Addressing challenges for sustainable healthcare in Central and Eastern Europe. (1st November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Godman, Brian; Novakovic, Tanja; Tesic, Danka; Oortwijn, Wija; Martin, Antony Paul; Parker, Mark; Haycox, Alan
• Is Part Of: Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research. Volume 16:Number 6(2016)
• Page Start: 685
• Page End: 687
• Publication Date: 2016-11-01
• Subjects: Serbia -- HTA -- patient registries -- orphan medicines -- biosimilars; Pharmacology -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; 338.47615105
• DOI: 10.1586/14737167.2016.1165610
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-7167

Abstract

ABSTRACT: All European countries face increasing challenges in the provision of equitable and comprehensive healthcare for their citizens in view of a number of factors. These include changing demographics and the continual launch of new premium priced medicines. The challenges are even more difficult among Central and Eastern European healthcare systems. Consequently, there is a need for countries to learn from each other to help address some of these challenges and to maintain sustainable systems. This was the basis of the 2-day conference, The Fifth International Conference: Challenges for Efficient Healthcare in Central and Eastern Europe, 9-10 October 2015, Belgrade, Serbia.