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Smarter Health Care-Webinar zum nationalen Gesundheitsgesetz
Can a federal law cure what has plagued our healthcare system for years?
On June 25, 2025, Luca Crivelli moderated and discussed with:
- Stéfanie Monod (Unisanté: Co-Head of the Department of Epidemiology and Health Systems, author of the study on the relevance of a national health law)
- Laurent Kurth (Canton of Neuchâtel: former State Councillor)
Henri Bounameaux (Vice President of the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences, SAMW)
The webinar addressed key challenges within the current legal framework of the healthcare system, focusing in particular on specific care situations where the system reaches its limits. The discussion centered on the potential contribution of a national health law to resolve these deficiencies. Participants also examined the opportunities and risks of such a law from the perspective of various stakeholders. Finally, the feasibility of implementation and possible alternatives were discussed.
Watch the recording of the webinar now on YouTube!
Panelists: Luca Crivelli (SUPSI: Director of the Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care); Stéfanie Monod (Unisanté: Co-Head of the Department of Epidemiology and Health Systems, author of the study on the relevance of a national health law); Laurent Kurth (Canton of Neuchâtel: former State Councillor); Henri Bounameaux (Vice President of the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences – SAMS)
Conference «From Technology to Treatment: Advancing Precision Medicine»
On 28 and 29 August 2025, the Swiss Personalized Health Network (SPHN) together with Personalized Health and Related Technologies (PHRT), an initiative of the ETH Domain, is organizing the conference “From Technology to Treatment: Advancing Precision Medicine” in Zurich. Register now to discover the latest developments in personalized medicine.
Highlights include:
- Keynote presentations on advances in personalized medicine in Switzerland and internationally
- a panel discussion with leading experts and patient representatives on the future of personalized medicine
- Presentations on pioneering projects that translate research into real clinical applications
- Opportunities for national and international collaborations to accelerate progress in this field
Date: 28/29 August 2025
Location: ETH Zurich, Main Building
Responsibility: Swiss Personalized Health Network (SPHN) und Personalized Health and Related Technologies (PHRT)
SLHS Final Event: Celebrating Achievements & Exploring Future Directions
On Friday, 9 May 2025, we came together with stakeholders, partners, members, and friends of the Swiss Learning Health System (SLHS) to celebrate our closing event. Together, we reflected on our shared achievements, acknowledged years of support, and explored the progress made toward establishing a Learning Health System in Switzerland.
This special event also marked the launch of Smarter Health Care, showcasing the collaboration between SLHS, NRP 74, and other key players in the Swiss health system.
Learn more about the highlights of the SLHS Final Event, including keynotes, live dialogues, and future perspectives in Swiss health research. Visit the SLHS website to explore the day’s inspiring moments and discover the next steps forward.
Responsibility: Swiss Learning Health System
Smarter Health Care Webinar on the PaRIS Study
How can self-management be strengthened in the Swiss healthcare system?
Milo Puhan moderated the discussion with:
- Marc Höglinger
- Claudia Steurer
- Lukas Zemp
This webinar explored how well the Swiss healthcare system is prepared to support self-management and what challenges remain. We also took a closer look at the findings of the PaRIS study and discussed the insights it provides into patients’ experiences. Another key focus was how research findings can be effectively translated into practice to sustainably improve healthcare delivery.
Watch the recording of the webinar now on YouTube!
(The video is in German and can be watched with subtitles.)
Discussion Participants: Milo Puhan (Former President of NRP 74); Marc Höglinger (Head of Health Services Research at ZHAW); Claudia Steurer (physician at mediX Gruppenpraxis Zurich); Lukas Zemp (Managing Director of Selbsthilfe Schweiz)
Health2040 - Aktionsplan für eine zukunftsfähige ambulante Grundversorgung veröffentlicht
Mehr als 50 Stakeholdern des Gesundheits- und Sozialbereichs sowie der Zivilgesellschaft kreierten gemeinsam einen Aktionsplan für eine zukunftsfähige ambulante Grundversorgung in der Schweiz. Im Zentrum steht ein umfassendes, patientenorientiertes Versorgungsmodell mit dem Namen «Gesundheitsnetz für alle – pour tous – per tutti». Für dessen Realisierung wurden drei Handlungsfelder definiert:
Netzversorgung mit einer engen Zusammenarbeit zwischen Gesundheits- und Sozialwesen und der Zivilgesellschaft, Koordination und Navigation: Eine effektive Koordination stellt sicher, dass alle Angebote im Gesundheitsnetz aufeinander abgestimmt sind und Patientinnen und Patienten auf Ihrem Weg begleitet werden. Eine gemeinsame Datenplattform unterstützt die effiziente Gesundheitsförderung, Prävention und Versorgung. Zugang: Ein niederschwelliges und flexibles Zugangssystem gewährleistet, dass das Gesundheitsnetz für alle zugänglich ist. Eine mehrsprachige App und lokal verankerte Begegnungsorte bieten den Menschen direkte Unterstützung in ihrem Lebensumfeld.
Für eine detaillierte Beschreibung des Aktionsplans und des Modells siehe health2040.ch.
Verantwortliche: Sarah Mantwill (SLHS, Universität Luzern); Andreas Balthasar (SLHS, Universität Luzern und Interface Politikstudien Forschung Beratung Luzern)
Gesundheitsbezogene Studien in Schulen
Schulen spielen eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Förderung der Gesundheit von Kindern und Jugendlichen. Gesundheitsstudien in Schulen helfen, Probleme frühzeitig zu erkennen und präventive Massnahmen zu entwickeln. Forschende stehen jedoch häufig vor Herausforderungen wie unzureichender Kommunikation und fehlenden Richtlinien. Um diesen Herausforderungen zu begegnen, wurde ein Policy Brief erstellt und nationale Vertreter von Jugendlichen, Eltern, Lehrern, Schulleitungen, Behörden und Forschende zusammengebracht. Dabei wurden Massnahmen in den Bereichen Rekrutierung und Motivation, Bindung und Anreize sowie Partnerschaften und Kollaboration diskutiert.
Verantwortliche: Alessia Raineri & Seraina Rüegger (Universität Zürich); Manuel Weber (Berner Fachhochschule)
Smarter Health Care webinar "Innovation in Dialogue"
How can research, politics, and practice collaborate to develop solutions for a sustainable healthcare system in Switzerland?
Milo Puhan (former President of NRP 74) in dialogue with Philomena Colatrella (CEO of CSS), Patrick Hässig (National Councillor and Registered Nurse HF), and Christos Pouskoulas (Cantonal Physician SZ).
What contributions can research, politics, and practice make to promote, disseminate, and sustainably anchor innovations in the Swiss healthcare system? How can practice use research results to implement innovative approaches? How can insurers support the development and dissemination of innovative projects? What political measures are needed to secure regional innovations? What role do the cantons play in this process? And how can research optimally support actors from politics and practice?
Watch the recording of the webinar now on YouTube!
(The video is in German and can be watched with subtitles.)
Discussion participants: Milo Puhan (former President of NRP 74); Philomena Colatrella (CEO of CSS); Patrick Hässig (National Councillor and Registered Nurse HF) and Christos Pouskoulas (Cantonal Physician SZ)
Podcast-Folge «Smarter Health Care» von «Morgen:Rapport»
In der Podcast-Folge «Smarter Health Care. Wie es gelingt, das Richtige am richtigen Ort zu tun.» von «Morgen:Rapport» erzählt Milo Puhan, Professor für Epidemiologie und Public Health an der Universität Zürich und Leiter des NFP 74 (dem Vorgänger von Smarter Health Care), wie das Programm aus Sicht der Versorgungsforschung zeigt, wohin die Reise im Gesundheitswesen gehen sollte. Der Mensch und sein Lebenskontext müssen noch mehr Zentrum stehen, Interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit und Grundversorgung müssen gestärkt und die finanziellen und rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen angepasst werden, damit «mehr Gesundheit pro investierten Franken» als bisher resultiert.
Im Gespräch mit Eliane Pfister Lipp betont er aber auch, dass der grosse Hebel für die Verbesserung der Gesundheit nicht das Gesundheitswesen ist, sondern in Bereichen wie Bildung, Wohlfahrt und Sozialer Verbundenheit liegt. Und er erläutert, wie wichtig es ist, eine neue Kultur jenseits vom Denken im Silosystem zu entwickeln, um auch unpassenden Rahmenbedingungen zu trotzen und gemeinsam vorangehen zu können.
Hören Sie rein! Den Podcast finden Sie auf Spotify.
Verantwortliche: «Morgen:Rapport» mit Eliane Pfister Lipp und als Gast Milo Puhan
Offers from other networks
Public Health Schweiz
Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Gesundheitspolitik SGGP
Interview with the Responsible for Dialogue
Sarah Mantwill, what does the "Dialogue" offering include?
The "Dialogue" offering, part of the Smarter Health Care platform, aims to promote exchange and knowledge transfer between stakeholders from research, practice, and policy in the healthcare sector. We offer various Dialogue formats and participatory processes to enable communication and collaboration.
Which target groups are addressed by the "Dialogue" offering?
Our Dialogue is aimed at professionals in health research, healthcare practitioners, policymakers, as well as all other interested parties and stakeholders in the health sector. We aim to ensure that all relevant perspectives are heard and integrated.
And what exactly is being offered?
We offer a variety of formats. It is important to us that we pursue participatory processes that allow participants to exchange ideas, work together on solutions, and share best practices. For example, we offer classic stakeholder Dialogues in which evidence-based recommendations for action strategies are jointly discussed and validated. Another example involves co-creation workshops. It is always important to us that the processes are scientifically supported and that the information provided is based on available evidence. Furthermore, we place great emphasis on always using an appropriate method for the respective problem and engaging with relevant stakeholders from research, policy, and practice from the outset. An important step in this process is intensive stakeholder mapping to ensure that all perspectives are considered and a balanced Dialogue is promoted.
What are the benefits of the "Dialogue" for the various participants, especially for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers?
The "Dialogue" offers numerous benefits for the various participants. For policymakers, our offering enables informed decisions based on the latest scientific findings and practical experiences. Practitioners and decision-makers in healthcare benefit from improved access to the latest research results and can contribute their own experiences and challenges. For researchers, our Dialogue provides close networking with practice and policy, which significantly increases the relevance and applicability of research findings.
