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Independent Living with Medical Technologies Valentina Ancona Senior Manager Government Affairs & Public Policy MedTech Europe This project has received funding from the European Unions Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme


  1. Independent Living with Medical Technologies Valentina Ancona Senior Manager Government Affairs & Public Policy MedTech Europe This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 690140 www.frailsafe-project.eu

  2. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE • Tracking voiding and generating reports with urinary patterns and volumes. • Urisheaths and urine bags, catheters, and irrigation systems. Urology Intraocular lenses (IOL) to treat Cataracts . An IOL is a man- Ophthalmology made lens and is placed inside the eye during surgery. • TAVR (Transcatheter aortic valve replacement) - artificial valves to replace diseased aortic valves. Orthopedics Cardiology • Pacemakers - pacemakers which regulate the electrical conduction system of the heart. Joint care – e.g. minimally invasive hip and knee replacements. www.frailsafe-project.eu

  3. BIG TRENDS What’s Aging Society Digitalisation happening today? www.frailsafe-project.eu

  4. INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS Healthcare reality: Healthcare delivery: • Aging population • Preventive care Connecting Needs • Varying patient outcomes • Personalised care and Solutions • Shortage of medical staff • Integrated care • Limited access to • Remote / mobile care healthcare in remote areas • Patient Empowerment Prevention Diagnosis Therapy Monitoring After Care • Homecare & • App prevention • Automated and • Chronic disease • Remote follow- Community Care & coaching treatment up molecular testing • Digitals for post- • Early detection • Robotic • Advanced data operation care • Implantable of disease surgeries analysis outbreaks recorders • Remote rehabilitation www.frailsafe-project.eu

  5. ORTHOPEDICS FOR INDEPENDENCE Patient- Centered Mindset… Challenges The pension age is increasing across Europe – Orthopedic devices restore mobility citizens required to remain mobile and productive and allow citizens to live a healthy and for longer. productive life . Orthopedics are rationed and underserviced , with Preserving the independence and unintended consequences for society. dignity of patients. Domino Effect Patients develop diabetes, respiratory problems and cardiological issues. Solutions • Change mentality : orthopedic devices are life-saving • Timely intervention: get timely access to healthcare • Value Based Health Care: guide purchasing decisions considering wider societal benefits • Empower patients : meaningful patients’ involvement www.frailsafe-project.eu

  6. THE ROAD AHEAD Challenges Opportunities • Patient Access • Harmonisation and interoperability • Timely Intervention • Unlocking the power of digital • Fragmented IT infrastructure • Value Based Health Care • Resistance & patient literacy • Increasing use of mobile technology among elderly patients • Reimbursement policies - wrong • incentives GDPR assurances: legal / ethical framework • Fit-for-purpose methodologies looking at a value-investment approach www.frailsafe-project.eu

  7. THANK YOU! v.ancona@medtecheurope.org This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 690140 www.frailsafe-project.eu

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