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________________________________ Subject: Observatory e-Bulletin, December 2008 Observatory e bulletin banner<http://www.euro.who.int/images/OBS/obsbulletin.jpg> *** Observatory e-Bulletin, December 2008 *** Welcome to the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies e-Bulletin. This issue: 1. Managing chronic conditions: Experience in eight countries 2. Economic consequences of noncommunicable diseases and injuries in the Russian Federation 3. New Eurohealth - Medical devices 4. New Euro Observer - Medical Savings Accounts 5. Health Systems in Transition profiles (HiTs) summaries for Norway and Bulgaria now available in Russian This e-Bulletin can also be viewed at http://www.euro.who.int/observatory/listserver/20020530_1 <http://pr4.netatlantic.com/t/1220773/2926219/37576/0/> 1. Managing chronic conditions: Experience in eight countries This new book examines the health system response to the rising burden of chronic disease in eight countries (Denmark, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Australia and Canada). It provides a detailed assessment of the current situation, a description of the policy framework and future scenarios, as well as evaluation and lessons learned. Full text available for download at: http://www.euro.who.int/Document/E92058.pdf <http://pr4.netatlantic.com/t/1220773/2926219/68965/0/> 2. Economic consequences of noncommunicable diseases and injuries in the Russian Federation This study which examines the effect of adult ill-health on the Russian economy and the economic benefits that could result from a reduction in this burden is now available in Russian. More information is available at: http://www.euro.who.int/observatory/Publications/20070322_11 <http://pr4.netatlantic.com/t/1220773/2926219/68966/0/> 3. New Eurohealth - Medical devices The latest issue of Eurohealth focuses on the financing and procurement of medical devices with specific examples for England, Italy and Germany. Other articles in this issue include: Cancer control in Europe; Pharmaceutical distribution; e-Health in Canada; Assessment for reimbursement from an EU-level collaboration; Social health insurance in Moldova; and more. Available at http://www.euro.who.int/Document/Obs/Eurohealth14_3.pdf <http://pr4.netatlantic.com/t/1220773/2926219/68967/0/> Past issues of Eurohealth available http://www.euro.who.int/observatory/Publications/20020524_26 <http://pr4.netatlantic.com/t/1220773/2926219/6056/0/> 4. New Euro Observer - Medical Savings Accounts This issue focuses on the international experience with Medical Savings Accounts, discussing the evidence on their efficacy both as health system financing sources and their ability to meet the needs of populations in different health system contexts. Case studies include: China, Singapore, South Africa and the United States. Available at http://www.euro.who.int/Document/Obs/EuroObserver_winter2008.pdf <http://pr4.netatlantic.com/t/1220773/2926219/68968/0/> Past issues of Euro Observer available http://www.euro.who.int/observatory/Publications/20020524_29 <http://pr4.netatlantic.com/t/1220773/2926219/6058/0/> 5. Health Systems in Transition profiles (HiTs) summaries for Norway and Bulgaria now available in Russian Full text available for download at: http://www.euro.who.int/document/e88821sumr.pdf <http://pr4.netatlantic.com/t/1220773/2926219/68969/0/> (Norway) Full text available for download at: http://www.euro.who.int/document/e90023briefr.pdf <http://pr4.netatlantic.com/t/1220773/2926219/68970/0/> (Bulgaria) Best wishes for the festive season from the Observatory team! ***** The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies supports and promotes evidence-based health policy-making through comprehensive and rigorous analysis of the dynamics of health care systems in Europe. 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