Switzerland
The 6th Swiss eHealthcare Congress gave an overview about the latest topics concerning eHealth.
Along with most European countries, the Swiss healthcare system is undergoing change. Necessary investments are estimated to reach c. 55 billion francs (around 35 billion euros). At its 6th Swiss eHealthcare Congress held in Nottwill this September, received over 1,800 visitors and 95 companies showed their products. Although a Swiss event, it also attracted visitors from Germany and Austria. Over the last six years, the congress has grown from a small, specialised event to the largest interdisciplinary congress in the Swiss healthcare system.
In 34 symposiums, 161 national and international speakers gave insights into eHealth in Switzerland and the German-speaking areas of Europe, reporting on their own experiences with IT or, in the case of representatives from medical industries, about new trends, product developments and services.
The 7th eHealthcare.ch will be held at the GZI Congress Centre, in Nottwil, Lucerne from 27-28 September 2007.
Details: www.ehealthcare.ch
This article was published on 11/14/2006