The high-level conference “Patients’ rights on cross-border healthcare and the European Reference Networks” will take place on 26 March.
This event will examine the progress made by the European Union in improving access to cross-border healthcare, while also addressing ongoing challenges related to awareness and effective use of these rights. Although EU citizens are entitled to receive healthcare in any Member State and be reimbursed by their home country, these opportunities remain underutilized.
The conference will bring together key stakeholders, including representatives from the 24 European Reference Networks (ERNs), National Contact Points on cross-border healthcare, and leading European experts.
The discussions will focus on:
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Patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare
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Cross-border healthcare in border regions
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The role of European Reference Networks in rare diseases
This event builds on a series of twelve national workshops conducted across Europe during 2024–2025, which focused on the implementation and application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare.