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Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS

SPHN publication with insight into data governance at university hospitals

Aiming to share knowledge and advance data sharing across the country, SPHN has published a report on data governance practices for data sharing at all five university hospitals in Switzerland. The analysis sheds light on how individual institutions process requests for health data access and on what grounds decisions are taken.

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    Reflections on the allocation of limited resources

    The latest issue of the SAMS Bulletin debuts with a fresh new look: inviting, reader-friendly and featuring topics from medicine, science and the Academy's various departments. At the heart of every issue remains the featured focus article. In this edition, Prof. Christoph A. Meier examines a key question: Are the limited resources in healthcare being used where they generate the greatest benefit?

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    Dal “Trendradar” all’aula scolastica: cosa si aspetta il mondo del lavoro dalla promozione delle discipline STEM

    Due nuovi studi tracciano un quadro comune: il “Trendradar 2026” dell’Accademia Haufe descrive quali competenze richiederà il mondo del lavoro di domani. Il “Barometro delle nuove leve MINT Svizzera 2026” delle Accademie svizzere delle scienze mostra dove queste competenze vengono sviluppate – o, al contrario, dove non lo sono. Un confronto tra i due rapporti mette in luce perché la promozione delle discipline MINT non sia solo una questione educativa, ma anche una necessità economica.
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    PS60+ resolution reflects key SAMS proposals

    The political debate on the future of Switzerland’s healthcare system is gaining momentum. In a recent resolution, PS60+, the seniors’ organization of the Social Democratic Party, echoes key proposals put forward by the SAMS. It reinforces the discussion on health as a societal responsibility and calls, among other things, for integrated healthcare, stronger coordination by the Confederation and a clear framework for the use of health data.

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