European Healthcare Fraud & Corruption Network - News

Parliament raises fresh doubts about EU health bill

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:30:00 +0000

The bill now goes back to the European Parliament, which has already backed a more far-reaching version of the directive.

Cross-border healthcare: Directive under discussion again

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:21:00 +0000

Next week, the European Union's health ministers will discuss a draft law that has been instigated by Spain which aims at making it easier for patients to get treatment wherever they are in the EU.

Common EU standards on organ donation adopted

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:20:00 +0000

On the 19^th of May 2010, the European Parliament voted on a proposed directive in order to set common EU quality and safety standards on organ transplants.

European Parliament adopts Written Declaration on Corruption

Tue, 18 May 2010 08:47:00 +0000

The Written Declaration on the European Union's efforts to combat corruption has been adopted by the European Parliament on the 6^th of May 2010, having obtained the signatures of more than half of the Members of the European Parliament.

New justice priorities under the ‘Stockholm Programme'

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:34:00 +0000

On the 20^th of April 2010, the European Commission has highlighted its main measures for 'Stockholm Programme' which aims to harmonise and rectify current EU justice and home affairs policies.

EU Commission reveals its 2010 work plan for now and its future years

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:30:00 +0000

The new work programme consists of four main sections which deal with economic crisis and maintaining the EU social market economy, building an agenda devoted to citizens, enhancing the current external agenda so as to maximize outreach services and lastly, creating a new modern approach to current EU instruments and the way of working.

European pharmacy industry body will participate in anti – counterfeit pilot study

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:46:00 +0000

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) has organized and will participate in an anti – counterfeiting project that will last for a duration of two months.

Brussels backs cross border healthcare

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:54:00 +0000

EU Commissioner believes that cross border healthcare records can be furthered by The European Patients Smart Open Services

Management of OLAF: a problem for the new EC anti-fraud commissioner?

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +0000

In 2009, according to a Eurobarometer survey, 78% of Europeans felt that corruption is a major problem in their country.

2010 European year for combating poverty and social exclusion

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:24:00 +0000

EHFCN would like to support this year and this European campaign as it has identified that a basic right to healthcare is often impeded by regular...

European Commission to be voted tomorrow

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:31:00 +0000

On Tuesday 9 February, the European Parliament in Strasbourg is expected to vote on the Barroso II Commission. Update: The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved the new European Commission.

EU targets pharma companies in generic pay-off probe

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:10:00 +0000

The European Union's executive on Tuesday launched an investigation into deals between pharmaceutical firms...

EHFCN offers its condolences to Franz-Hermann Brüner's family, friends and colleagues

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:31:00 +0000

Franz-Hermann Brüner, head of the EU's anti-fraud office, dies at the age of 64.

Ministers reject proposal on cross-border healthcare

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:23:00 +0000

A draft law setting out patients' rights to treatment in other EU countries was vigorously rejected at a meeting of EU health ministers today, leaving the proposal's future in doubt.

New European Commission team unveiled

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:57:00 +0000

European Commission President José Manuel Barroso announced the portfolios responsibilities for the next Commission on Friday 27 November.

OLAF publishes Annual Activity Report

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:09:00 +0000

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) presented its new Annual Activity Report, which illustrates its work inside and outside the EU in the form of numerous case studies and statistical tables.

EU health ministers meet in EPSCO Council

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 20:36:00 +0000

EU health ministers met informally in the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO Council), on 6-7 July in Jönköping, Sweden.

European patients travelling for fertility treatment

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:17:38 +0000

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Council of EU: EU countries discussed cross-border healthcare plans

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 20:36:25 +0000

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