Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Greece
 

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Hellenic Association of Health Services Management
 
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HealthDaily
 
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Boussias Communications is an independent business publishing and information company, with a leading position in the markets of advertising, marketing, media, and communication services as well as in telecommunications, IT and HR in Greece. The company was founded in 1980, employs 70 people and is headquartered in Athens.
 
 


In collaboration with



The Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies (SfEE) is a non-profit association representing one of the most innovative, productive and extrovert sectors of the Greek economy. It embodies more than 95% of the pharmaceutical market operating in Greece. The 67 Greek and multinational member – companies, are constantly investing in the development of effective medicines and treatments, in order to ensure people’s right to health and better quality of life. SfEE was founded in 1982 and for 30 years SfEE works to promote positions in support of the common interest of society, the State, and the pharmaceutical companies. Compliance to the Code of ethics - which following recent update incorporated stricter rules -, consists a fundamental principle of all member companies of SfEE. SfEE is a member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) since 1983. It is represented in the EFPIA Committees and as such participates in the procedures of official deliberations among the European Commission, EU authorities, Member States and EFPIA for the shaping of legislation and guidelines governing medicinal products. Through the systematic shaping and upgrading of solid and substantiated positions, SFEE contributes to the enhancement of public health and patients’ access to innovative & generic medicines. Over the years, SfEE has emerged as an equal and reliable partner for the State with its initiatives, proposals and participation in the public dialogue.
 
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The Panhellenic Union of Pharmaceutical Industry (PEF) represents the Greek pharmaceutical manufacturing industries. PEF members develop and produce mainly branded generics in more than 20 production plants in Greece, strictly meeting the high quality standards of EMA and FDA. During the last decade, the Greek pharmaceutical industries accomplished major investments in infrastructure and in process / quality control systems and participated in more than 80 research programs in collaboration with the Academia. Employing approximately 10,500 personnel, a figure that accounts for more than 50% of the pharmaceutical sector, PEF members represent a significant added value to the Greek economy by enhancing competiveness of the Greek industry.
 
Please visit www.pef.gr
 

In collaboration with



Association of Greek Clinics

The Hellenic Private Hospitals Association represents the largest private hospitals in the core, and presents the largest private hospitals in the country dedicated to promoting high quality healthcare focused on the patient. It's members are among the largest in Greece and among the biggest contributors to the Greek economy, while, through their services, the members of the Hellenic Private Hospitals Association are actively supporting the needs of the state healthcare system.


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EPhForT's scope, among others, is to promote entrepreneurship like: encourage the production of pharmaceuticals in Greece, by Greek production units, on behalf of international pharmaceutical companies to meet international demand. Also, to encourage increased investment in clinical research, which will in turn promote growth in the scientific community and further social progress.
 

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The Greek Union of Private Hospitals is a secondary association-Federation representing the vast majority of Private Clinics operating in Greece, who:

- Offer high quality services in primary and secondary health care
- Constantly invest in new Medical equipment in order to offer new Diagnostic and Treatment methods for the treatment of disease
- Have a strong presence and participation within the Greek Health System, with 15.000 hospital beds and a manpower of 20.000 employees
- Build the future, by envisioning a modern health system, characterized by high efficiency, immediate response, free access to quality services
 
Please visit www.peik.gr
 

In collaboration with



LAWG (PhRMA) Greece is the local working group representing the country's leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, operating under PhRMA (Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers Association) . Our vision and joint objective is to make available to Greek patients innovative medicines that address unmet medical need. Members of LAWG (PhRMA) Greece are: Abbvie, Amgen, Astrazeneca Hellas, Bayer, Baxter Bristol-Myers Squibb S.A, CSL Behring, Genesis, Genzyme, Gilead Sciences, Glaxosmithkline, Janssen-Cilag Pharmaceutical S.A.C.I., Merck Serono, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Novartis, Pharmaserve-Lilly S.A.C.I., Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi, Shire, UCB.


In collaboration with

EFEX

The Greek Association of Self-Medication Industry (EFEX) counts 17 members that are active in Greece in research, production and marketing of non-reimbursed medicines, dietary products, food supplements and medical devices. Our mission is to represent our members’ interests in a way that enables the public to use high quality, safe and effective non-reimbursed medicines, as well as aiming to create a favorable environment for the development of the Health Care in Greece.


Lead sponsor



Merck, Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
 
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MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is a global healthcare leader and the second largest pharmaceutical company worldwide, working with customers in 140 countries and employing 86.000 people. MSD began to operate in Greece in June 2010 and today employs directly more than 230 people. The company is known as Merck in the United States and Canada, whereas everywhere else, is known as MSD.

From developing new therapies that treat and prevent disease to helping people in need, we are committed to improving health and well-being around the world, staying focused on our fundamental vision: working for the world to “be well”.

We are inspired by the difference we can make in the lives of people through the innovative medicines, vaccines, and consumer health and animal products we discover and produce. Our products cover a broad range of areas, including heart and respiratory health, infectious diseases and women’s health. MSD is expecting to launch a significant number of new products in Greece including new therapies against Hepatitis C, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis and various neoplasms in the near future.

Today MSD stands out among pharmaceutical companies internationally for the number of medicines it has discovered, since the company’s medicines treat 53% of the 20 most important illnesses globally.

Still, we know there is much more to be done. And we’re doing it, with a long-standing commitment to research and development.

We’re just as committed to expanding access to healthcare and working with others who share our passion to create a healthier world.


Premiere Sponsor

Novartis Hellas

We belong to the Novartis Group AG and we are a leading EU company in the global and Greek pharmaceutical industry.

Our success is based on the innovative therapies and medicines we provide to patients, as well as to the quality and expertise of our associates in Novartis Hellas.

In Greece we are focusd on healthcare, offering a diversified portfolio to best meet patients' needs: innovative, patent-protected medicines and consumer health products, which are concentrated in major disease areas such as: Oncology (including Hematology), Cardiovascular and Metabolism (e.g. Hypertension, Diabetes), Multiple Scelerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's disease, Age-Related Macular Degeneration etc.

We employ more than 600 associates.


Associate sponsor



GENESIS Pharma is a leading Greek biopharmaceutical company. The company has launched and marketed a unique portfolio of innovative biopharmaceutical products in Greece and Cyprus, principally within the specialty therapeutic areas of the Central Nervous System, Haematology, Nephrology, Oncology, Rheumatology and Gastroenterology.
 
Please visit www.genesispharma.gr


Associate sponsor



Good health is vital to all of us. That's why we at Pfizer are committed to being a global leader in health care and to helping change millions of lives for the better through providing access to safe, effective and affordable medicines and related health care services to the people who need them.
 
Please visit www.pfizer.gr


Associate sponsor



Roche
 
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Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Roche is a leader in research-focused healthcare with combined strengths in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Roche is the world's largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, infectious diseases, inflammation, metabolism and neuroscience.

Roche's personalised healthcare strategy aims at providing medicines and diagnostic tools that enable tangible improvements in the health, quality of life and survival of patients.


Supporter



Abbvie
 
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Supporter



ACCURATE Health Auditing & Consulting S.A. is an independent medical audit and health care consulting company. The company leads in the provision of specialized auditing and consulting services for all types of health care organizations in the private and public sector. Through advanced tools, integrated quality control systems and consulting expertise, Accurate assists its clients to improve services, cost, and overall quality of patient care.
 
Please visit www.accurate.com.gr


Supporter



AMGEN
 
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Supporter



Asset Ogilvy Public Relations
 
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Supporter



mscomm is an integrated communications agency that provides to every client a complete range of public relations, public affairs, advertising and an in-depth understanding of traditional and new media, as well as an insight into diverse audiences and stakeholders. The foundation of our marketing communications programs is delivering measurable results to clients through a full range of services. Since 2011 mscomm has developed a Health & Pharma Division "mscomm health", that handles accounts deriving from the Health and Pharma industry, providing in this way a focused expertise and the best practices that specifically address the needs of this demanding industry. Our experience in the Health industry began in 2004 and has excelled! With distinctions on a national and global level (Ermis, Effie Awards, The Global Awards, Healthcare Community Awards).
 
Please visit http://mscommgroup.com


Supporter



Janssen is a global affiliate of Johnson & Johnson, the world’s most comprehensive and broad-based healthcare company. Is oriented in providing innovative and high quality pharmaceutical products aimed at improving human life. With a main concern of pharmaceutical research, Janssen discovers, develops and circulates innovative medicines in the following therapeutic categories: Immunology (Psoriasis), infectious diseases (HIV, hepatitis C), CNS (schizophrenia, dementia, pain), Oncology / Hematology (Cancer Prostate , multiple myeloma), metabolic disorders (diabetes).
 
Please visit www.janssen-cilag.gr


Supporter



Novo Nordisk is changing diabetes for 90 years. We provide innovative treatment solutions that empower people to achieve and maintain good control of their diabetes. Our diabetes portfolio answers the needs of people with diabetes by providing efficacy and flexibility. Our treatments are engineered to deliver optimal diabetes control, and they offer convenience to help reduce the barriers to achieving positive long-term health outcomes.



Supporter



GE Healthcare has a proud history of undertaking innovative research and development in medical technologies and life sciences in Europe. At our own facilities in and in partnership with academics, research institutions and comnmercial organizations throughout Europe, GE Healthcare brings together the best in science, technology and bsuiness to help expand the frontiers in medical diagnostic imaging, disease detection, treatment and patient monitoring and healthcare information management. 

Supporter




Exhibitor



Entersoft S.A. is a leading provider of enterprise application software for small and medium sized businesses and departments of large enterprises in South East Europe. The company has been growing impressively the past years, steadily enlarging its prestigious clientele. Develops a full range Integrated Enterprise Applications with ERP, CRM, Retail, Mobile, E-Commerce and B.I. software systems, developed on the latest Microsoft .NET technology.

Please visit www.entersoft.gr


Exhibitor



INTERAMERICAN is a leading insurance company in the Greek insurance market, for over 40 years.

- Today, it ranks first among private insurance companies and holds the number-two posi­tion in the Greek insurance market.
- It holds the first place in assistance services, among insurance companies, in Greece.
- The company is active in all insurance sectors.It counts 1,000,000 individual and corporate customers.
- Its offers a wide range of innovative products.
- It is the only insurance company in Greece, with its own infrastructure both in health and in assistance services.
- It ranks first in fame and brand awareness among insurance companies in Greece (Tradelink surveys, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012).
- It is part of Achmea, a major European group with more than 200 years’ experience, which is the largest insurance provider in the Netherlands.

Please visit www.interamerican.gr


Exhibitor



Merck

Please visit www.merckserono.gr

Merck Serono is the biopharmaceutical division of Merck Group (Darmstadt, Germany). The research and development of innovative medicines is crucial for Merck Serono worldwide. The company focuses on highly specialized therapeutic areas such as Neurodegenerative diseases, Oncology and Fertility. In Greece Merck Serono focuses on Neurodegenerative diseases, Fertility, Endocrinology and Cardiometabolic diseases.



Research sponsor



Ipsos is an innovative, entrepreneurial, client-focused organization, providing research services to clients on a global basis. We set ourselves high standards and aim to work collaboratively in partnership with our teams in order to service our clients most effectively. Our goal is to be our clients' preferred research partners in our six areas of specialisation, based on BQC (Better, Quicker, Cheaper) methodologies and processes. Our specialisations are served by six global brands recognized in all major markets. Ipsos Healthcare is a global business division with particular strength in emerging markets, employing 500 healthcare market research experts in 40 countries – offering innovative custom solutions and market-leading syndicated services. The local affiliate in Greece, led by Tina Tripsa, CEO -Ipsos Greece , is strongly activated in the Healthcare sector, dedicated to understanding the motivations, behavior and influences of the multiple stakeholders driving commercial success in the healthcare industry. In doing so, we offer guidance in building successful brands and optimizing their sales potential.

Please visit www.ipsos.com


Official media sponsor



REAL NEWS
 
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Official media sponsor



REAL FM
 
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Official media sponsor



REAL.GR
 
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Official media sponsor



Real Press
 
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Media sponsor



KERDOS

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Media sponsor



Ygeia360.gr
 
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Media sponsor



PressiousArvanitidis is a leading printing company in the Greek market and has many years of experience in the graphic arts and design industry. It is one of the fastest growing printing companies, with modern equipment, certified quality control system and well experienced workforce. PressiousArvanitidis is considered to be the precious cooperator of many well-know companies, as it delivers integrated printing solutions and is able to "print whatever its customers have in their mind", as its "Print your mind" corporate signature confirms.
 
Please visit www.pressious.com