In today’s challenging economic climate, many governments in EU and beyond, as well as in Greece, are targeting the health care system to increase efficiency and to curtail expenditure in the context of broader austerity programs. Within the framework of the Hellenic EU Presidency, a discussion on longterm sustainability and health care reforms throughout Europe for the benefit of its citizens is more than urgent, as it is timely to ensure that short-term priorities are not met at the expense of long-term value. This requires a coordinated approach and the collaboration of a broad diversity of stakeholders from across and beyond the health sector.

The “FT Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Greece” Conference features world-class international speakers, government and industry representatives, expert panel discussions, brainstorming sessions, a series of well selected international case studies and best practices that will provide a thorough assessment of the present status and will illustrate innovative practices and services.

Key Issues to be discussed

• Socioeconomic inequalities in health and health care access
• Economic and clinical burden of disease; setting healthcare priorities
• Primary and secondary healthcare services in the context of challenging times
• Access to innovation
• Financing of healthcare services