Annual Report 2024 Annual Report
2024

Smarter Health Care

Smarter Health Care: Advancing Dialogue between Research, Policy, and Practice for Future Innovation

Over the past year, the Smarter Health Care network - bringing together members from the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), the Swiss Personalized Health Network (SPHN), OBSAN, and others - has focused on building a strong foundation for advancing health services research and knowledge translation. As a continuation of the National Research Program NRP-74 and the Swiss Learning Health System (SLHS), we have taken key steps to develop a platform that will continue to connect researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners in the future.

Our main achievements in 2024 include:

  • Smarter Health Care website and LinkedIn Launch - Expanding our online presence to share research insights, provide updates, and engage a growing community.
  • First Webinar – Kicking off our event series with a panel discussion featuring Milo Puhan (former NRP 74 President), Philomena Colatrella (CSS CEO), Patrick Hässig (National Councillor & RN HF), and Christos Pouskoulas (Cantonal Physician SZ), exploring how research, policy, and practice can drive innovation in the Swiss health system. This was just the beginning - more to come in 2025!
  • Working on the Future of the Emerging Health Care Leader (EHL) Program – Building on the foundation of the previous EHL initiative, we are laying the groundwork for its next phase, ensuring that future health care leaders are equipped with the skills and expertise needed to navigate and shape evolving health systems.
  • Planning for Dialogue and Future Initiatives – Laying the groundwork for expanded dialogue, training opportunities, and research dissemination to further connect key stakeholders.

As part of the Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), Smarter Health Care is committed to fostering an evidence-based approach to health care improvement in Switzerland. We invite you to follow us on LinkedIn and register on our website here to stay updated, share insights, and participate in upcoming events.