The eHealth for Regions Network - an example of successful European cooperation

Authors

• Roland Trill Management Secretariat of the eHealth for Regions Network, Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, Flensburg
• Anna-Lena Pohl Management Secretariat of the eHealth for Regions Network, Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, Flensburg

Keywords:

eHealth, ICT, patient empowerment, eHealth for Regions Network

Abstract

The article illustrates differences and commonalities in eHealth issues between the Baltic Sea countries. It examines common challenges for today’s health care systems and discusses how eHealth as a tool can contribute to solve these challenges. Furthermore the eHealth for Regions Network aiming at fostering the development of eHealth in the Baltic Sea region is introduced.