PATIENT MOBILITY PROCESS

New EU Health Policy - Healthier, safer, and more confident citizens: a Health and Consumer protection Strategy, establishing a Program of Community action in the field of Health and Consumer Protection 2007-2013 [COM(2005)115final]. Download 

SANCO Info Page on Patient Mobility and Healthcare Developments, European Commission / DG Public Health (June 2003). Download

Healthcare Cooperation: Patients to benefit from new Commission proposals (April 21, 2004) Press Release. A overview on a number of initiatives which aim to encourage cooperation among Member States to raise standards of accessible, high quality healthcare. Download 

Communication from the Commission: Follow-up the high level reflection process on patient mobility and healthcare developments in the European Union European Commission (April 20, 2004). A proposal for a European level cooperation as response to the Conclusions of the High Level Reflection Process on Patient Mobility in December 2004. Considering perspectives and needs from patients, health services and Health Systems throughout the different Member States. Download

Minutes - High Level Process of Reflection on Patient Mobility and Healthcare Developments in the European Union, European Commission (April 4, 2003). Response of the European Commission to the Conclusions of the High Level Process on Patient Mobility (December 2004). Download 

High level process of reflection on patient mobility and healthcare developments in the European Union: Outcome of the reflection process. Conclusion of the High Level Process of Reflection on Patient Mobility and Healthcare Developments in the European Union, European Commission (Dec 9, 2004). Download 

EHFP EU Health Policy Forum: Recommendations on Mobility of health professionals. Document highlighting aspects such as data, health information, quality and qualifications related to health professionals' mobility (December, 2003). Download 

Patient Mobility public consultation process regarding EU action on Health Services. With the recent adoption of this Communication, consultation on these issues is launched for four months (until 31 January 2007). On the basis of the responses to this consultation, the Commission is bringing forward proposals during 2007. Click here

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

Motion for a European Parliament Resolution on Patient Mobility and Healthcare Developments in the EU. Rapporteur: John Bowis (December 12, 2004) (2004/2148(INI)) Response of the EP to the Commission’s April 2004 Communication on Patient Mobility. It highlights the urgent need for a proper framework to facilitate patient mobility across the EU Member States. Download 

Transcript EPP ED Public Hearing on Patient Mobility in the EU, European Parliament (3 March 2005). Download 

DG SOCIAL – Social Security Coordination & Ageing

Modernising Social Protection for the Development of high-quality, accessible and sustainable Health Care and long-term care: Support for the national strategies using the "Open Method of Coordination" by the European Commission (April, 2004) (COM(2004) 304 final). DG Social, including the proposal for a common framework to ensure high quality health care in the different Member States. Download 

SERVICES DIRECTIVE

Directive on Services in the Internal Market. European Parliament - Legislative Observator) [SEC(2004)21] (January 13, 2004). Proposal for a legal framework to stimulate free movement of services between the Member States. Download Corrigendum 

Briefing on the Green Paper on Servicesof General Interest– by EHMA, the European Health Management Association. Download 

Commission Staff Working Paper. Report on the application of internal market rules to health services by the European Commission (July 28, 2003) (SEC(203)900). A report following-up and describing case-law at national level, system of prior administrative authorisation, economic and social aspects as well as possible impact of patient mobility on the health care system of the different Member States. Download 

Communication from the Commission: Concerning the introduction of a European Health Insurance Card by the European Commission (February 2, 2003) (COM(2003)73final) Document providing an overview of the European health insurance card and recommendations to be considered for its introduction and its future use. Download

eHEALTH

e-Health - making healthcare better for European citizens: An action plan for a European e-Health Area by the European Commission (April 30, 2004) [SEC(2004)539]. A set of tools to be implemented and provide a framework on the e-Health arena for exchanging best practices and experiences. Download