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COCIR
European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry
Diamant Building
Bd A. Reyers 80
1030 Brussels
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Press Releases
 01-02-10 |
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| Exploratory Process Champions Stakeholder Dialogue: Calls to Make Europe the Global Leader for Medical Devices |
| COCIR welcomes the report of the European Commission’s Exploratory Process on
the Future of Medical Devices published on 28 January 2010. The Exploratory
Process was coordinated by DG Enterprise and brought together all stakeholders,
including COCIR, to identify the challenges facing the medical devices industry.
COCIR welcomes the report’s recognition of the health benefits, economic value and innovative potential that the medical technology sector brings to Europe. The
report also comprehensively maps the opportunities and challenges facing the
sector and has generated key themes for further Commission reflection and action.
The Members of the Exploratory Process endorsed the need for a clear political
vision that recognises the importance of the medical device sector as a driver of
sustainable healthcare and economic growth. The group agreed that the European
Union should act to make Europe the global leader for medical devices by
promoting innovation, efficiency and sustainable health outcomes. The outcome of
this initiative is fully in line with the COCIR position outlined in our 2008 White
Paper ‘Towards a sustainable healthcare model’.
COCIR Secretary General, Nicole Denjoy said “We commend the Commission on its
approach to developing this high-level report with comprehensive stakeholder
engagement and dialogue as this is the only way to really understand the needs
and challenges of the healthcare technology sector in Europe. The Exploratory
Process initiative summarises for policymakers what healthcare technology can do
and how a strong sector in Europe can support the broader European aspiration
that citizens live long and healthy lives. COCIR’s members stand ready to work
together with the Commission, European Parliament and other key stakeholders to
drive forward solutions for the issues identified.” |
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