Health Management Voices by EHMA

by European Health Management Association

Welcome to our 'Health Management Voices' podcast series!

This 10-episode playlist is designed specifically for community leaders and health managers, offering key insights into effectively empowering citizens and patients to advocate for their rights within health systems and service delivery.

Each episode brings expert guidance on topics like patient advocacy, community engagement, and strategies for improvin ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Crisis management and health preparedness: community-level responses

    Crisis management and health preparedness: community-level responses

    S01 E10
    Nov 29, 2024
    30:01

    In this episode, hear from Dr George Kapetanakis, President of the Hellenic Cancer Federation—ELLOK, hosted by the European Health Management Association, as they discuss the impact of health emergencies, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, on cancer care in Europe, highlighting disruptions to diagnosis, treatment, and patient wellbeing. The conversation also covered strategies for improving crisis preparedness, including digitalisation, collaboration, and the need for robust national and European frameworks to support cancer care during emergencies.

  • Building sustainable community healthcare supply chains

    Building sustainable community healthcare supply chains

    S01 E09
    Nov 27, 2024
    20:29

    In this episode, hear from Dr Peter Tinnemann, Service Manager, Stadt Frankfurt, hosted by the European Health Management Association, as they explore the challenges and opportunities in building sustainable community healthcare supply chains, drawing on lessons from recent infectious disease outbreaks, the role of technology in improving logistics, and strategies for workforce development and cross-sector collaboration to future-proof healthcare systems.

  • Bridging health inequalities: boosting literacy in marginalised communities through community-centric approaches

    Bridging health inequalities: boosting literacy in marginalised communities through community-centric approaches

    S01 E08
    Nov 26, 2024
    23:09

    In this episode hear from Val Albrecht, Registered Midwife, Ottawa South Midwives, hosted by the European Health Management Association, as they explore bridging health inequalities and boosting health literacy in marginalised communities through community-centric midwifery care. Learn from Val Albrecht's experience how inclusive practices, diverse teams, and personalised approaches can enhance healthcare experiences and create a strong sense of belonging for clients from all backgrounds.

  • Community-based disease prevention models: success stories

    Community-based disease prevention models: success stories

    S01 E07
    Nov 22, 2024
    17:20

    In this episode hear from Mr. Yasho Minkov, Deputy mayor of the Municipality of Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria, European programmes and international cooperation, hosted by the European Health Management Association, as they discuss the key distinctions and benefits of community-based disease prevention models, the role of health education, strategies for sustainability, the impact of digital tools, and actionable insights for health managers and policymakers.

  • Transforming community health: the power of digital innovation and data-driven management

    Transforming community health: the power of digital innovation and data-driven management

    S01 E06
    Nov 13, 2024
    25:21

    In this episode, Prof. Dr. Miklós Szócska, Dean of Semmelweis University's Faculty of Health and Public Administration and Head of the University’s Health Services Management Training Centre, joins a conversation hosted by the European Health Management Association. They discuss the transformative impact of digital innovation in healthcare, focusing on data-driven strategies like Big Data, AI, and digital twin technologies. The conversation also covers their effect on community health, the interdisciplinary collaboration within Semmelweis University's Data-Driven Health Division (D2H), and ongoing efforts to build capacity in data science and digital health through specialised training and collaborative models.