4 Amendments of Nikos CHRYSOGELOS related to 2013/2061(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on the eHealth Action Plan 2012-2020 and considers that it offers an important set of guidelines for national, regional and local institutions on howto ensure the sustainability of the health systems while securing universal access to services and to prepare the healthcare systems in the EU for today's challenges, which include the ageing of the population, the spread of chronic diseases, growing demand for quality care and specialised services, the need for more efficient use of ever- scarcer resources, reducing red tape and corruption, and creating a stable market environment to encourage innovation;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that eHealth opens up great opportunities for improving the accessibility of healthcare services for all EU citizens, irrespective of their location, citizenship, income or social status, or of disability and age; stresses that health literacy of patients, digital skills of patients and medical personnel, broadband access and user- friendly eHealth ICT tools are essential in order to strengthen social and territorial cohesion, eliminate health inequalities and provide access to preventative healthcare measures and medical advice in small islands, remote, sparsely populated and otherwise disadvantaged regions where the provision of health services faces specific challenges; considers that in this regard local and regional authorities have an essential role to play in spreading information, educating and organising training according to the needs of local communities, and involving civil society organisations and volunteers;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that regional differences in accessing ICT services and insufficient broadband coverage in certain areas may hamper the uptake of eHealth; recommends more investment in ICT infrastructure taking into account the future funding opportunities under Cohesion Policy in order to close the gaps and to facilitate the use of eHealth services;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Is concerned about the significant shortage of the provision of health services in times of crisis, inter alia by shutting down health centres and reducing staff which adds to the specific challenges for islands, remote and mountainous areas to ensure accessibility to health services;