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Independent Living with Medical Technologies Valentina Ancona Senior Manager Government Affairs & Public Policy MedTech Europe This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 690140 www.frailsafe-project.eu

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE • Tracking voiding and generating reports with urinary patterns and volumes. • Urisheaths and urine bags, catheters, and irrigation systems. Urology Intraocular lenses (IOL) to treat Cataracts . An IOL is a man- Ophthalmology made lens and is placed inside the eye during surgery. • TAVR (Transcatheter aortic valve replacement) - artificial valves to replace diseased aortic valves. Orthopedics Cardiology • Pacemakers - pacemakers which regulate the electrical conduction system of the heart. Joint care – e.g. minimally invasive hip and knee replacements. www.frailsafe-project.eu

BIG TRENDS What’s Aging Society Digitalisation happening today? www.frailsafe-project.eu

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS Healthcare reality: Healthcare delivery: • Aging population • Preventive care Connecting Needs • Varying patient outcomes • Personalised care and Solutions • Shortage of medical staff • Integrated care • Limited access to • Remote / mobile care healthcare in remote areas • Patient Empowerment Prevention Diagnosis Therapy Monitoring After Care • Homecare & • App prevention • Automated and • Chronic disease • Remote follow- Community Care & coaching treatment up molecular testing • Digitals for post- • Early detection • Robotic • Advanced data operation care • Implantable of disease surgeries analysis outbreaks recorders • Remote rehabilitation www.frailsafe-project.eu

ORTHOPEDICS FOR INDEPENDENCE Patient- Centered Mindset… Challenges The pension age is increasing across Europe – Orthopedic devices restore mobility citizens required to remain mobile and productive and allow citizens to live a healthy and for longer. productive life . Orthopedics are rationed and underserviced , with Preserving the independence and unintended consequences for society. dignity of patients. Domino Effect Patients develop diabetes, respiratory problems and cardiological issues. Solutions • Change mentality : orthopedic devices are life-saving • Timely intervention: get timely access to healthcare • Value Based Health Care: guide purchasing decisions considering wider societal benefits • Empower patients : meaningful patients’ involvement www.frailsafe-project.eu

THE ROAD AHEAD Challenges Opportunities • Patient Access • Harmonisation and interoperability • Timely Intervention • Unlocking the power of digital • Fragmented IT infrastructure • Value Based Health Care • Resistance & patient literacy • Increasing use of mobile technology among elderly patients • Reimbursement policies - wrong • incentives GDPR assurances: legal / ethical framework • Fit-for-purpose methodologies looking at a value-investment approach www.frailsafe-project.eu

THANK YOU! v.ancona@medtecheurope.org This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 690140 www.frailsafe-project.eu