Where we are now

How do governments see health care in the wake of Covid? What strategies will they pursue and how does it change the relationship with the for-profit sector?  These are the questions we answer in this 90 minute session.  

8.00-8.15        Perspectives from a government trailbazer

Austria is an early adopter of electronic patient records and has seen radical payor reform. Martin is the chief executive for the entire Austrian health and care system and has strong views on telehealth and big data. Here he outlines how Austria will build on these reforms, the impact of Covid and relations with the for-profit sector.

Martin Brunninger, Director General, Health and Care, Austria

08.15-8.30          Q&A with Martin Brunninger

8.30-8.45             Covid's impact on health care 

How have different healthcare systems responded to Covid and what are the implications



for healthcare going forward. How far has it accelerated the drive to digital health and the move to integrate health and social care?  

McKinsey puts the events of the year in perspective and looks at the wider impact on economy and society.

Penny Dash, Senior Partner - Healthcare Lead in Europe, McKinsey & Company

8.45-9.30          Panel discussion

In a lively discussion with questions from the floor we look in more detail at government policy post-Covid in Europe and Emerging Markets, at how telehealth and big data will change the landscape and the new partnerships with the for-profit sector.

Martin Brunninger, Director General, Health and Care, Austria

Penny Dash, Senior Partner - Healthcare Lead in Europe, McKinsey & Company

Ghada Trotabas, Chief Marketing Officer, Siemens Healthineers

Max Hotopf, Founder & Chairman, Healthcare Business International (moderator)