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A Healthy Approach - Technology for Personalised, Preventative Healthcare

ICT Research: The Policy Perspective
In this report produced for the publication series ICT Research: The Policy Perspective, we discover how information and communication technology (ICT) is revolutionising healthcare across Europe. Technology gives patients choice and control, while practitioners make more informed diagnoses and decisions. As research continues, citizens can expect to see their quality of life improve.

ICT Research: The Policy Perspective

ICT for All: Technology Supporting an Inclusive World
In this report produced for the publication series ICT Research: The Policy Perspective, is explored Europe's vision for a society where every individual can make a valuable contribution. Investments in pioneering and commercially focused research will produce information and communication technologies (ICTs) that should help everyone - including the elderly, disabled and marginalised - to fulfil their potential.

Business Models for eHealth - Final Report

This report presents the analysis of a study funded by the ICT for Health Unit to explore business models for the implementation of value-creating and sustainable eHealth systems in Europe. It also introduces a set of policy recommendations for the European Commission and other stakeholders, with the ultimate objectives being: a) the improvement of the overall quality and efficiency of provision of health services in general via eHealth services, taking into consideration the present and future socio-economic and financial challenges faced by national healthcare authorities in Europe;

The 2010 Report on R&D in ICT in the European Union

Authors: Geomina Turlea, Daniel Nepelski, Giuditta de Prato, Sven Lindmark, Andrea de Panizza, Lucio Picci, Paul Desruelle, David Broster.

This report provides an analysis of R&D investments in the EU Information and Communication Technology sector (ICT sector). The research and analysis was carried out by the Information Society Unit at JRC-IPTS in the context of PREDICT, a research project co-financed by JRC-IPTS and the Information Society & Media Directorate General of the European Commission.

ICT Enabled Independent Living for Elderly

We are living in the midst of an unprecedented transition: the rapid ageing of the inhabitants of the industrialised world, accompanied by a diminishing number of young people. Figures in the Green Paper on Demographic Change launched by the Commission show that by 2030 there will be a shortage of about 20.8 million people of working age in the EU. In 2030 roughly two active people (15-65) will have to take care of one inactive person (65+). And Europe will have 18 million children and young people less than today.

Regulatory Framework for Electronic Communications in the European Union

The adoption of the EU electronic communications reform package in November 2009 paved the way towards strengthening the European electronic communications market by revising rules to ensure more effective competition and better rights for consumers. Much has been accomplished already: the market has become more competitive, generating investment, innovation and growth in all 27 EU Member States.

Improving Performance in European Healthcare

In these times of economic challenges, Governments as well as citizens focus on the things which matter. Those things that make a real and long-lasting difference, both for now and into the future. In healthcare, CSC is focused on making just that sort of difference across the world - for patients, for citizens, and for Governments, all of whom want to see the best return on their investments. Our mission: Healthcare for millions. Powered by technology.

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A Healthy Approach - Technology for Personalised, Preventative Healthcare

ICT Research: The Policy Perspective

Business Models for eHealth - Final Report

The 2010 Report on R&D in ICT in the European Union

ICT Enabled Independent Living for Elderly

Regulatory Framework for Electronic Communications in the European Union

Improving Performance in European Healthcare

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