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At the HLTH Europe event in Amsterdam, NHS England chair Penny Dash stated that the upcoming 10-year Health Plan offers an opportunity to learn from European health systems—specifically citing examples from France, Germany, and the Nordic nations . These countries demonstrate effective regional healthcare models, strong digital infrastructure, and efficient care delivery that could inspire NHS reforms.
Dash highlighted that France, Germany, and Nordic systems excel in balancing central planning and local autonomy, with robust public-private collaboration and advanced adoption of digital tools. Engaging with these models may help the NHS enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and improve patient outcomes as it navigates structural reform .
The takeaway is clear: as the NHS prepares its long-term strategy, it should look beyond the UK for proven approaches. European counterparts offer valuable case studies in regionalised autonomy, integrated care frameworks, and technology-backed services—elements that could help the NHS modernize and better serve its population.
