Health Executive Council

Chair

Uwe Heckert
Chair
“The EU needs a modernised and flexible regulatory framework that safeguards patient safety, supports innovation, and reflects a dynamic digital environment. To stay competitive globally, Europe must enhance its innovation ecosystem and do more to help inventors scale up and commercialise their inventions, especially in critical areas such as AI and medical technology.”

Vice-Chair

Vice-Chair
“AI is ushering a new era for healthcare. Realising the potential of the European Health Data Space and accelerating adoption and scale-up of AI in health — and doing it responsibly, safely, and securely — can simplify care delivery, empower clinicians, and improve outcomes…”

Vice-Chair

Annick Faes
Vice-Chair
“I’m honoured to join DIGITALEUROPE’s Health Executive Council at a time when Europe is turning digital health vision into reality. Health data holds the power to revolutionise care—enabling earlier interventions, more personalised treatments, and better outcomes for patients…”

“Europe’s healthcare systems face unprecedented challenges, but digital innovation offers a unique opportunity to transform research, prevention, diagnosis, and therapy…”

“We’re in a revolutionary moment, with the convergence of science and tech unlocking new potential to prevent and change the course of disease…”

“We are on the brink of revolutionising healthcare while strengthening the resilience of Europe’s healthcare systems…”

“As digitisation of healthcare accelerates, it is important that the appropriate policies are adopted and market-led insights are taken into account to optimise the healthcare ecosystem…”

“As we navigate the complexities of modern healthcare, the Health Executive Council of DIGITALEUROPE presents a pivotal opportunity to drive the digital transformation of our healthcare systems…”

“Healthcare is a powerful example of how data and digital technologies can deliver real benefits — and a strong case for supporting innovation. As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, there’s a growing risk that Europe and its healthcare systems could fall behind. Strong, forward-looking data and digital policies are essential — not only to drive progress, but also to safeguard Europe’s security, resilience, and economic technological leadership.”

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