Áreas tematicas

Informe: Charla de expertos – Sistemas sanitarios resilientes al clima

El 5 de octubre, AIM organizó, en colaboración con la Comisión Europea, una charla de expertos sobre el tema de los sistemas sanitarios resilientes al clima. En ella, los participantes adquirieron conocimientos sobre las últimas pruebas de los efectos del cambio climático en la salud, pero también sobre el impacto de los sistemas sanitarios en […]

29 noviembre 2023

Informe: Visita de estudio de AIM sobre cuidados a largo plazo a Poznan

La visita de estudio se organizó en colaboración con la Asociación de Ayuda Mutua Flandria y las Mutualités Chrétiennes (MC), y tuvo lugar en el centro de conferencias del Ayuntamiento. El primer día, los miembros aprendieron cómo está organizado el sistema de LTC y cómo llevan a cabo sus actividades los distintos agentes, incluida la […]

Jens Baas, Presidente del Consejo de Techniker Krakenkasse, sobre los precios justos de los medicamentos : “Los medicamentos son ahora la segunda partida de gasto más elevada del sistema sanitario público alemán”

Los elevados precios de los medicamentos son ya una realidad en la UE, lo que provoca desigualdades en el acceso a los mismos, o incluso la imposibilidad de acceder a algunos de ellos en algunos países europeos. Se trata de un reto importante para nuestros sistemas sanitarios solidarios que no va a remitir mientras no […]

24 noviembre 2023

Programa de trabajo 2023-2026

Ya está disponible nuestro programa de trabajo. Léalo aquí: workprogramme_2023-2026_ES  

31 octubre 2023

AIM acoge favorablemente las Recomendaciones del Consejo para desarrollar estrategias que reconozcan y estimulen la economía social

El 9 de octubre, el Consejo adoptó recomendaciones sobre el desarrollo de las condiciones marco de la economía social. Estas recomendaciones animan a los Estados miembros a tomar medidas para reconocer y apoyar el papel de la economía social, ya que fomentan la inclusión social, proporcionando servicios sociales y asistenciales accesibles y de alta calidad, […]

11 octubre 2023

Hacia sistemas de salud y protección social resilientes al cambio climático

El cambio climático tiene importantes repercusiones en la salud pública y en los sistemas sanitarios. Afecta más a los más vulnerables. Aumenta la carga sobre nuestros sistemas de protección social. Por eso es necesario reflexionar sobre cómo rediseñar nuestros sistemas sanitarios y de protección social para responder, mitigar y adaptarnos a estas nuevas realidades y […]

4 octubre 2023

Boletín informativo N°5 – Septiembre 2023

Disponible aquí: Boletín Informativo_Septiembre2023

25 septiembre 2023

SOTEU: AIM CALLS ON THE EC TO ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE NEXT CHAPTER IN “EUROPEAN HISTORY”

President von der Leyen held on Wednesday her State of the Union address, a speech in which competitiveness and totally overshadowed social and health policies, which shone by their absence. Read our PR: PR_SOTEU_AIM_JCL

15 septiembre 2023

New study on the impact of air pollution and green space on public health

The Mutualités Libres (Belgium) published the results on 11 September to create awareness on the AAQD and the discussion in the European Parliament. This study was published in the international journal Environmental Research. The key messages are the following: PM2,5 -concentrations were mapped to the level of about 20,000 neighbourhoods. In the next step, this […]

13 septiembre 2023

Ya está disponible el informe especial sobre las reuniones de la AIM en Ginebra.

Lea a continuación nuestro Special Briefing, que recoge la información sobre las reuniones estatutarias de la AIM que tuvieron lugar en Ginebra en junio de 2023. AIM briefingGeneva 2022_ES

27 julio 2023

AIM Memorándo: Años decisivos para la solidaridad y la salud: ¡de la evidencia a la acción!

En Europa, normalmente, la gente tiene acceso a asistencia sanitaria de alta calidad. Parece algo obvio, pero en un futuro próximo podría no ser así. Los sistemas de salud sin ánimo de lucro basados en la solidaridad se enfrentan a varias amenazas: La invasión Rusa en Ucrania sigue muy de cerca la pandemia de COVID-19, […]

10 julio 2023

Informe: Charla de expertos – Calidad de la asistencia sanitaria no residencial

El 20 de abril, la AIM organizó la segunda charla de expertos de su serie sobre la “prestación de asistencia sanitaria de larga duración no residencial de alta calidad, sostenible y accesible”. El encuentro reunió a destacados ponentes para debatir la cuestión de la calidad: Tadas Leončikas, Jefe de Unidad, Empleo, Eurofound; Dr. Lamura Giovanni, […]

30 junio 2023

AIM reelige a Loek Caubo como Presidente para los próximos 3 años

La Asamblea General de la AIM ha votado su comité directivo para los próximos tres años. El llamado Presidium estará dirigido durante otros 3 años por Loek Caubo, de la organización paraguas neerlandesa de aseguradoras de salud Zorgverzekeraars Nederland. Para más información: PRelections_FINAL

23 junio 2023

Una agenda que sienta las bases adecuadas para una cooperación más estrecha entre la UE, América Latina y el Caribe

Una agenda que sienta las bases adecuadas para una cooperación más estrecha entre la UE, América Latina y el Caribe El 7 de junio, la Comisión Europea publicó su propuesta de “Nueva Agenda para las Relaciones entre la UE y América Latina y el Caribe”. Lea la reacción de la AIM: AIM Reaction to the […]

15 junio 2023

La AIM reacciona a la propuesta de la CE para un enfoque global de la salud mental

El 7 de junio, la Comisión Europea publicó su propuesta de “Enfoque global de la salud mental”. La primera reacción de AIM, la organización internacional de mutuas de salud solidarias y sin ánimo de lucro, se describe en nuestro comunicado de prensa: AIM Reaction to the EC Proposal of a MH Strategy_FINAL

12 junio 2023

Informe de actividades 2020-2023

Haga clic en el siguiente enlace para leer nuestro informe de actividades. Informe de Actividades AIM 2020-2023_ES_FINAL  

5 junio 2023

Eric Chenut, Presidente de Mutualité Française, representa a la AIM en la audiencia multilateral de la ONU sobre la cobertura sanitaria universal

Las mutuas tienen un importante papel que desempeñar en la consecución de la cobertura sanitaria universal. Eric Chenut, Presidente de la Mutualité Française, intervino el 9 de mayo en Nueva York en la audiencia multilateral de la ONU sobre la cobertura sanitaria universal para representar la posición del movimiento mutualista en esta reunión, que forma […]

11 mayo 2023

AMR: un ambicioso plan europeo para hacer frente a un desafío mundial urgente

AIM, la Asociación Internacional de la Mutualidad, acoge con satisfacción la propuesta de la Comisión Europea de “Recomendación del Consejo sobre la intensificación de las acciones de la UE para combatir la resistencia a los antimicrobianos (RAM) en el marco del enfoque “Una sola salud””. El documento reconoce la urgencia de hacer frente a lo […]

4 mayo 2023

“Un paso en la buena dirección pero se necesita una legislación final más ambiciosa” Las mutuas reaccionan a la publicación de la propuesta de legislación farmacéutica general

La tan esperada propuesta de la Comisión Europea, destinada a reformar la legislación farmacéutica de la Unión Europea, es un paso en la dirección correcta. Sin embargo, no debería ser una oportunidad perdida para nuestras sociedades. Aunque estamos de acuerdo con los objetivos generales de mejorar el acceso y la asequibilidad de los medicamentos, lamentamos […]

26 abril 2023

La AIM reacciona ante la adopción de la resolución de la ONU sobre la promoción de la economía social y solidaria para el desarrollo sostenible

Tras la Resolución de la OIT relativa al trabajo decente y la economía social y solidaria de junio de 2022 y la reunión del Grupo de Trabajo de las Naciones Unidas sobre Economía Social y Solidaria del pasado mes de diciembre, la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas adoptó el 18 de abril la primera […]

21 abril 2023

Informe: Charla de expertos – Acceso a los cuidados no residenciales

El 9 de febrero, AIM organizó la primera charla de expertos de su serie sobre la “prestación de cuidados no residenciales de alta calidad, sostenible y accesible”. El encuentro reunió a destacados ponentes para debatir la cuestión del acceso: Dra. Stefania Ilinca, asesora técnica sobre cuidados de larga duración de la OMS Europa;Susanna Ulinski, responsable […]

31 marzo 2023

Declaración conjunta sobre el Espacio Europeo de Datos Sanitarios

AIM ha firmado, junto con otras organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro que representan a pacientes, profesionales sanitarios, farmacéuticos hospitalarios, pagadores e instituciones sanitarias, una carta para garantizar un enfoque más coherente, justo y centrado en la sociedad del Espacio Europeo de Datos Sanitarios (EHDS). En la carta, las organizaciones firmantes dejan claro que creen firmemente […]

21 marzo 2023

Posición de la AIM sobre el Espacio Europeo de Datos Sanitarios

Las cajas de enfermedad y las mutuas sanitarias sin ánimo de lucro apoyan un mejor uso de los datos y, por lo tanto, acogen con satisfacción la propuesta sobre el Espacio Europeo de Datos Sanitarios. AIM está de acuerdo con el enorme potencial que tiene un uso flexible de los datos sanitarios para centrarse en […]

13 marzo 2023

Inscríbase en la edición de 2023 del Día Internacional de la Mujer Mutualista – Igualdad de género y CSU para unos sistemas sanitarios más resilientes y equitativos

En la última década, una gran cantidad de investigaciones se han centrado en las desigualdades sanitarias entre mujeres y hombres y en la influencia de las representaciones de género en la gestión y detección de determinadas enfermedades. En el contexto de la aplicación de las políticas de cobertura sanitaria universal (CSU) en varios países africanos, […]

30 enero 2023

“Nuestra salud antes que el beneficio” – Nuestro miembro belga Solidaris lanza una campaña para integrar en la legislación el precio justo de los medicamentos

Nuestro miembro belga Solidaris, la mutua socialista, lanzó su campaña sobre precios justos de los medicamentos. En la actualidad, Bélgica gasta más de 5.400 millones de euros al año en el reembolso de medicamentos, de un presupuesto de casi 32.000 millones de euros para sanidad. Estos medicamentos contribuyen a mejorar la salud de los belgas, […]

26 enero 2023

AIM participa en el lanzamiento del proyecto ASCERTAIN Horizon Europe

Los días 24 y 25 de enero, AIM participó en la reunión de lanzamiento del consorcio Mejora de la asequibilidad y la sostenibilidad mediante nuevos modelos de fijación de precios, rentabilidad y reembolso para evaluar las tecnologías sanitarias innovadoras (ASCERTAIN por sus siglas en inglés). ASCERTAIN es un proyecto financiado por el programa de investigación […]

25 enero 2023

La AIM publica su Informe Especial

La AIM ha publicado su Informe Especial sobre las reuniones celebradas en línea en noviembre de 2022. Encuentre el resumen de todos los eventos aquí: AIM briefingNovember 2022_ES

23 diciembre 2022

Boletín especial de AIM para América Latina – 4ª edición

AIM publicó el tercer número de su Boletín para su región latinoamericana. El documento se nutre de artículos de CAM, Gestarsalud y UMU. En ellos se recogen las últimas novedades sobre las mutuas y la economía social en Argentina, Colombia y Uruguay. Puede leerlo aquí:Boletín Informativo_Diciembre2022_FINAL

Calidad del aire: AIM firma una carta conjunta a los Ministros de Medio Ambiente de la UE

AIM, junto con HEAL, CPME, EFA, AIM, EPHA y Mutualites Libres escribió una carta a los ministros de medio ambiente de la UE que están debatiendo la propuesta de actualizar las directrices de la UE sobre calidad del aire ambiente (AAQD), que son esenciales para salvaguardar la salud pública y el medio ambiente de la […]

16 diciembre 2022

AIM acoge con satisfacción la adopción de las Recomendaciones del Consejo sobre el cribado del cáncer basadas en pruebas científicas

AIM acoge con satisfacción la adopción de la Recomendación del Consejo sobre el cribado del cáncer. Suscribimos el planteamiento prudente seguido por los Estados miembros sobre la ampliación de los programas de cribado masivo al cribado del cáncer de pulmón y de próstata. AIM se congratula de que se hayan tenido en cuenta sus principales […]

12 diciembre 2022

Estrategia Sanitaria Mundial de la UE: las ambiciones son grandes, ahora las mutuas deben estar más involucradas

La Comisión Europea dio a conocer su Estrategia Global de Salud el 30 de noviembre. AIM felicita a la Comisión Europea por la publicación de este documento tan esperado. Compartimos el diagnóstico que la Comisión Europea ofrece sobre el estado del acceso a la asistencia sanitaria a nivel mundial. Sin embargo, la AIM lamenta que […]

2 diciembre 2022

Mejoras en la asequibilidad y la sostenibilidad mediante nuevos modelos de fijación de precios, rentabilidad y reembolso para evaluar las tecnologías sanitarias innovadoras (siglas en inglés: ASCERTAIN)

AIM participa en un proyecto europeo sobre la asequibilidad de los medicamentos. La Universidad Erasmus de Rotterdam, que lidera el proyecto, acaba de poner en marcha durante cuatro años el consorcio Affordability and Sustainability improvements through new pricing, Cost- Effectiveness and ReimbursemenT models to Appraise iNnovative health technologies (ASCERTAIN). ASCERTAIN es un proyecto financiado por […]

28 noviembre 2022

AIM organizó un seminario de dirigentes mutualistas sobre el Espacio Europeo de Datos de Salud

El 19 de septiembre de 2022, AIM organizó un seminario para dirigentes mutualistas sobre el Espacio Europeo de Datos Sanitarios. El objetivo era mostrarles qué legislación específica a nivel europeo puede afectar a sus adherentes y a su organización. Con este seminario, AIM quería crear una plataforma para que sus miembros compartieran directamente información y […]

10 noviembre 2022

Declaración conjunta sobre la revisión de la legislación farmacéutica de las asociaciones que representan a los proveedores de servicios sanitarios, los pacientes, los profesionales de la salud y los pagadores

Mejorar el acceso de los pacientes a medicamentos de alta calidad y asequibles en toda la Unión Europea, preservando al mismo tiempo la sostenibilidad financiera de los sistemas sanitarios, debería ser el objetivo principal de la actual revisión de la legislación farmacéutica general. AIM se enorgullece de haber unido fuerzas con AIDES, Consilium Scientific, CPME, […]

9 noviembre 2022

Informe del evento: Sistemas europeos de asistencia: Solidaridad y sostenibilidad, ¿amigos o enemigos?

El 6 de septiembre de 2022, la Asociación Europea de Fondos Paritarios – AEIP y la Asociación Internacional de Asociaciones Solidaridad y sostenibilidad: ¿amigos o enemigos?”, organizado en el Parlamento Europeo por la eurodiputada Sirpa Pietikäinen. Durante el evento se reunieron las principales partes interesadas a nivel de la UE, los responsables políticos y los […]

4 octubre 2022

Informe del evento: ¿Qué sigue en la acción de la UE para proteger a los niños de la comercialización de alimentos nocivos?

El martes 28 de junio de 2022 se celebró un debate en el Parlamento Europeo en el que se reunieron diputados y otras partes interesadas para reflexionar sobre los próximos pasos que debe dar la UE para proteger a los niños de la comercialización de alimentos nocivos. Ocho eurodiputados de cuatro grupos políticos contribuyeron en […]

3 octubre 2022

La AIM pide a los Estados miembros que se aseguren de que la versión final de las recomendaciones sobre el cribado del cáncer refleje una ciencia sólida

La Comisión Europea publicó su propuesta de Recomendaciones del Consejo sobre el cribado del cáncer el 20 de septiembre. AIM se congratula de que la propuesta ponga acertadamente a los ciudadanos en el centro y entienda el cribado como una vía, que está en línea con las propias recomendaciones de AIM publicadas antes del verano. […]

29 septiembre 2022

La estrategia de cuidados de la UE: se han fijado los objetivos correctos. Los miembros de la AIM están preparados para una aplicación igualmente ambiciosa.

La AIM acoge con satisfacción la propuesta de Estrategia de Cuidados publicada por la Comisión Europea el 7 de septiembre. Como reconoce acertadamente la Estrategia, la importancia que se da al sector de los cuidados refleja cómo valoramos a nuestras generaciones mayores y jóvenes. Además, el gasto en cuidados debe considerarse una inversión. En palabras […]

8 septiembre 2022

Boletín especial de AIM para América Latina – 3ª edición

AIM publicó el tercer número de su Boletín para su región latinoamericana. El documento se nutre de artículos de CAM, Gestarsalud y UMU. En ellos se recogen las últimas novedades sobre las mutuas y la economía social en Argentina, Colombia y Uruguay. Puede leerlo aquí: Boletín Informativo_Julio2022

1 agosto 2022

La AIM publica su Informe Especial

La AIM ha publicado su Informe Especial sobre las reuniones celebradas en Viena en junio de 2022. Encuentre el resumen de todos los eventos aquí: AIM briefingVienna 2022 Spanish_light

14 julio 2022

Adopción de nuevos Estatutos: AIM refuerza sus valores fundamentales mientras se esfuerza por lograr una mejor salud para todos sin desigualdades

La AIM adoptó sus nuevos estatutos en su Asamblea General, celebrada el 9 de junio de 2022. Los miembros reforzaron los objetivos de la organización al tiempo que se esforzaban por conseguir una mejor salud para todos sin desigualdades. Para ello, la AIM ha alineado sus estatutos con los principios seguidos por la Organización Mundial […]

7 julio 2022

La AIM publica recomendaciones sobre el cribado del cáncer

El cribado del cáncer es una prioridad para los miembros de AIM. Como pagadores de asistencia sanitaria sin ánimo de lucro, no sólo están comprometidos con la mejora de la salud pública, sino también con la sostenibilidad de los sistemas sanitarios y, como tal, con el uso eficiente de sus recursos. Los miembros de la […]

27 junio 2022

“Better treatment for better health: lifting the veil on treatment optimisation” – Stakeholders exchange views on patient-centred clinical research at EORTC and AIM’s seminar

Treatment optimisation is defined as clinical research in real-world conditions, aimed at improving the standard of treatment for patients. On 23 June, the European Organization for the Research and Treatment and Cancer (EORTC) and the International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies (AIM) held an event “Better treatment for better health: lifting the veil on treatment […]

24 junio 2022

Finally an international Recognition for Actors of the Social Economy

AIM welcomes the conclusions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for the proposed resolution and conclusions submitted to the Conference for adoption on decent work and the social and solidarity economy as well as the recommendations of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Social Economy. AIM supports as well the initiative report […]

La CE publica un conjunto de herramientas para hacer frente a las enfermedades no transmisibles

La Comisión publicó el 22 de junio un documento de orientación para la iniciativa “Juntos más sanos: Iniciativa de la UE sobre enfermedades no transmisibles (ENT)”. La Iniciativa sobre Enfermedades No Transmisibles de la UE (Iniciativa sobre ENT de la UE) tiene por objeto determinar y poner en práctica políticas e iniciativas eficaces para reducir […]

23 junio 2022

Solidaridad: la única manera de asegurar un buen futuro para nosotros y nuestros hijos y nietos

“Como miembros de AIM, la solidaridad corre por nuestras venas: trabajamos juntos cada día para garantizar la disponibilidad de una buena asistencia sanitaria y seguridad social para todos nuestros miembros. Esto nos convierte en un pequeño engranaje de la maquinaria del gran mundo. Pero no un engranaje sin importancia, porque los temas que tratamos forman […]

20 junio 2022

Fondos de la salud y mutuas se comprometen a lograr cero clics en la asistencia sanitaria

La salud digital no es el futuro. Ya es una realidad. Desde el teletrabajo hasta las tarjetas sanitarias electrónicas y los carnés de vacunación digitales, la digitalización está muy presente en el sector de la salud y la protección social. La pandemia de COVID19 aceleró sin duda la adopción de herramientas digitales. Junto con la […]

17 junio 2022

Taller conjunto de la AIM en el Foro de la Economía Social – Grabación disponible

El evento puede verse en versión original aquí. AIM, en colaboración con AMICE, ICMIF, FNMF y AAM, organizó un taller sobre el papel de las mutuas en la superación de los retos relacionados con las transiciones verde y digital. El evento tuvo lugar en el marco del Foro de la Economía Social, en Estrasburgo. La […]

1 junio 2022

La Alianza Europea para la Salud Cardiovascular lanza un plan para hacer frente a la principal causa de muerte en Europa

La Alianza Europea para la Salud Cardiovascular (EACH) -una alianza europea única que reúne a pacientes, profesionales de la salud, aseguradores, investigadores e industria y de la que AIM es miembro- ha presentado hoy a los responsables políticos su Plan de Salud cardiovascular para Europa (enlace). Las enfermedades cardiovasculares1 (ECV), principalmente los infartos de miocardio […]

El modelo de precios justos de AIM aparece en el informe del Observatorio Europeo de Sistemas y Políticas de Salud sobre la transparencia de los precios farmacéuticos

El Observatorio Europeo de Sistemas y Políticas de Salud es una asociación entre la Comisión Europea, la Organización Mundial de la Salud y los gobiernos europeos que reúne diferentes perspectivas políticas para generar datos que permitan evaluar mejor las opciones políticas e identificar cuáles son los datos sobre sistemas y políticas de salud que necesitan […]

20 mayo 2022

The European Health Data Space: Crucial Proposal for Better Disease Prevention, Development of Medicines and Cross-Border Healthcare

Health insurance funds and health mutuals of AIM welcome the proposal for an EU regulation on the European Health Data Space, which was published on 3 May 2022 by the European Commission. It is a framework that establishes clear rules on developing common standards and establishing infrastructures as well as a governance framework for the […]

6 mayo 2022

EIW2022: La AIM recuerda sus recomendaciones sobre la inmunización

La vacunación evita cada año entre 2 y 3 millones de muertes por enfermedades como la difteria, el tétanos, la gripe y el sarampión. También juega un papel clave en la lucha contra la #COVID19, el #cáncer y el #AMR En la Semana Europea de la Inmunización, AIM recuerda sus recomendaciones para impulsar el potencial […]

26 abril 2022

La AIM pide que se pongan en marcha mecanismos de solidaridad para apoyar a los refugiados de Ucrania

Las cajas de enfermedad y las mutuas de salud de la Asociación Internacional de Mutuas de Salud (AIM) están consternadas por lo que está ocurriendo en Ucrania y condenan enérgicamente la guerra. AIM hace un llamamiento a la UE y al mundo para que sigan unidos en solidaridad con Ucrania y su pueblo y reafirmen […]

1 abril 2022

Adopción de la Declaración de Dakar

La mutualidad ha experimentado un fuerte desarrollo en África en los últimos 25 años, especialmente a través de el lanzamiento de la Plataforma de Abiyán en 1999; la estructuración del movimiento en plataformas nacionales, su profesionalización; la participación de las mutuas en el proceso de extensión de la CSU en muchos países africanos; la adopción […]

17 marzo 2022

Día Mundial de la Obesidad: Es hora de proteger a los niños de la comercialización de alimentos poco saludables

En el Día Mundial de la Obesidad, las organizaciones sociales, sanitarias y de consumidores piden a la UE que adopte una normativa estricta para proteger a los niños de la comercialización de alimentos poco nutritivos. La obesidad está aumentando entre los ciudadanos europeos, lo que repercute negativamente en la calidad y la esperanza de vida […]

4 marzo 2022

AIM presenta su calculadora y su modelo de tarificación equitativa como prenda para las elecciones presidenciales francesas

La Federación Nacional de Mutualidades Francesas (FNMF), miembro francés de AIM, ha inaugurado la Place de la Santé (Plaza de la Salud), un sitio web encargado de contribuir a impulsar la reflexión en Francia sobre el futuro de las políticas de salud y protección social en el contexto de las elecciones presidenciales francesas de mayo […]

20 febrero 2022

Estrategia de Cuidados de la UE: la AIM publica sus recomendaciones

La Comisión Europea ha anunciado la publicación de una Estrategia de Cuidados de la UE, que se publicará a mediados de 2022. AIM ha publicado un documento de posición antes de esa publicación y de las conversaciones que seguirán, en el que subraya sus principales preocupaciones y propuestas para la futura Estrategia. El texto destaca […]

18 febrero 2022

Meryame Kitir, Ministra belga de Cooperación al Desarrollo, afirma el papel del movimiento mutualista en la consecución de la cobertura sanitaria universal en África

El martes 25 de enero de 2022, ante cerca de un centenar de participantes y representantes de organizaciones internacionales, la ministra belga de Cooperación al Desarrollo y Política Urbana, Meryame Kitir, inauguró el taller internacional “De camino a Dakar – ¿Cuál es la posición de las organizaciones internacionales sobre el papel de la mutualidad en […]

27 enero 2022

La Comisión Europea, la OCDE y el Observatorio Europeo lanzan nuevos perfiles sanitarios por países

El 13 de diciembre, la Comisión Europea, la OCDE y el Observatorio Europeo lanzaron nuevos perfiles sanitarios por países y un “informe complementario” sobre los resultados de los sistemas sanitarios de 29 países. Los perfiles sanitarios de los países incluyen a los 27 Estados miembros de la UE, así como a Islandia y Noruega.Deben servir […]

14 diciembre 2021

La AIM acoge con satisfacción la nueva directiva sobre trabajadores de plataformas

La AIM acoge con satisfacción la nueva directiva sobre trabajadores de plataformas, que garantiza el mismo estatus legal de empleo para los trabajadores de plataformas digitales que para los demás trabajadores. Cada vez hay más plataformas digitales y la tendencia va en aumento. El objetivo de la propuesta de la Comisión, publicada el 9 de […]

13 diciembre 2021

Las mutualidades acogen el Plan de Acción de la Economía Social

Las mutualidades acogen con satisfacción el tan esperado Plan de Acción de la Economía Social de la Comisión Europea, publicado el 9 de diciembre de 2021. El Plan de Acción propone una definición de la economía social y aborda tres áreas principales: Adaptar los marcos políticos y legales a las necesidades de la Economía Social, […]

AIM Special Briefing – Berlin 2021

La AIM ha publicado su informe especial sobre sus reuniones de noviembre. En él se resumen los acontecimientos que tuvieron lugar en Berlín en el marco de las reuniones del Consejo de Administración de la AIM. Léalo aquí:AIM Special Briefing_Berlin 2021_SP

7 diciembre 2021

Compromiso mutualista para una mayor participación de los jóvenes en el movimiento

Los miembros latinoamericanos de la AIM adoptaron el “Compromiso mutualista para una mayor participación de los jóvenes en el movimiento”. El documento testimonia la fuerte voluntad y el compromiso de todas las organizaciones mutualistas de incluir a los jóvenes y hacerlos sentir protagonistas del movimiento. Plantea una serie de compromisos, que se basan en algunas […]

6 diciembre 2021

AIM intervino en el seminario web de COCIR sobre la promesa de los datos en la asistencia sanitaria

El 2 de noviembre, AIM intervino en el seminario web de COCIR sobre la promesa de los datos en la asistencia sanitaria. AIM presentó su posición sobre el intercambio de datos sanitarios, haciendo hincapié en que la recopilación de datos sanitarios debe servir para fines de interés público, y no debe utilizarse únicamente con fines […]

30 noviembre 2021

AIM como ponente principal en el Foro Europeo del Paciente sobre “Acceso a la salud digital: del reembolso a la brecha digital”

AIM fue invitada como ponente principal en el Congreso del Foro Europeo de Pacientes el 27 de octubre de 2021. El tema fue sobre “Acceso a la salud digital: del reembolso a la brecha digital”. AIM presentó cómo la comunidad de seguros ve las oportunidades y los desafíos de las soluciones digitales y, cuando se […]

El Parlamento Europeo aprueba las enmiendas sobre las amenazas transfronterizas graves para la salud

El 15 de septiembre, el Parlamento Europeo adoptó, por 594 votos a favor, 85 en contra y 16 abstenciones, las enmiendas a la propuesta de Reglamento del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo sobre las amenazas transfronterizas graves para la salud. El Consejo ya había tomado su decisión el 13 de julio de 2021. La propuesta […]

Solidaridad intergeneracional y envejecimiento: AIM participa en la Conferencia de la Presidencia eslovena

La Presidencia eslovena organizó el 18 de noviembre la conferencia Derechos humanos para todas las edades: Promover una perspectiva del curso de la vida y la cooperación intergeneracional para combatir el envejecimiento. El evento reunió a más de 600 participantes de 60 países. AIM fue invitada a participar en una mesa redonda sobre la importancia […]

29 noviembre 2021

Bélgica: Solidaris pide una nueva reflexión sobre el Plan contra el Cáncer

Solidaris ha publicado su último estudio sobre el cáncer de mama y las caras ocultas de la enfermedad. La Mutua ha seguido durante varios años los gastos sanitarios de las mujeres que iniciaron el tratamiento del cáncer de mama en 2014 y también realizó una encuesta el pasado mes de junio para conocer mejor el […]

26 noviembre 2021

Países Bajos: Las antiguas cajas de enfermedad han invertido mucho en innovación asistencial en los últimos 20 años

En los últimos 20 años, las antiguas cajas de enfermedad han invertido unos 300 millones de euros en proyectos de innovación asistencial. Unos 6.200 proyectos han sido (co)financiados con las reservas de las antiguas cajas de enfermedad y los rendimientos de las mismas (otros 100 millones de euros). Las reservas pertenecían a las cajas del […]

Perturbadores endocrinos: Reconocimiento internacional para las Mutualidades Libres

Para las Mutualidades Libres, reducir el impacto del cambio climático y la contaminación ambiental en la salud pública es una de las grandes prioridades en materia de salud. En 2020 se decidió desarrollar un proyecto sobre los disruptores químicos endocrinos (EDC por sus siglas en inglés), ya que las autoridades belgas estaban debatiendo un plan […]

“Asequibilidad de los medicamentos – ¿Cómo encontrar un precio justo para los medicamentos?” – partes interesadas debaten la salida a los precios excesivos en un seminario de la AIM

El prof. Josef Hecken, Presidente, Comité Conjunto Federal (G-BA) y Thomas Ballast, vicepresidente del Consejo de administración, Techniker Krankenkasse, abrieron la reunión. El prof. Hecken presentó los mecanismos de formación de precios en Alemania y el papel de G-BA en él. En Alemania, los mecanismos de formación de precios vienen de negociaciones entre seguros de […]

24 noviembre 2021

¡Basta de comercializar alimentos poco saludables para los niños!

El 9 de noviembre, el seminario en línea “Hacia una infancia libre de la comercialización de alimentos poco saludables: Explorando la próxima frontera de la acción europea” reunió a más de 200 (?) participantes para debatir los efectos de esa comercialización en la salud y los derechos de los niños. En los debates también se […]

9 noviembre 2021

La Comisión Europea adopta su programa de trabajo para 2022

Ursula Von der Leyen presentó el 19 de octubre el Programa de Trabajo de la Comisión Europea 2022. Contiene 42 nuevas iniciativas políticas, a través de seis ambiciones principales: un Pacto Verde Europeo; una Europa adaptada a la era digital; una economía que funcione para las personas; una Europa más fuerte en el mundo; la […]

26 octubre 2021

El Parlamento adopta su informe “De la granja a la mesa”

21 de octubre – El Parlamento Europeo adoptó su informe “De la granja a la mesa”, con una amplia mayoría de 452 de los 699 diputados que votaron a favor. La adopción del texto envía una clara señal a la Comisión Europea y a los Estados miembros sobre la necesidad de un cambio hacia sistemas […]

25 octubre 2021

La igualdad de género debe estar en el centro de una recuperación inclusiva y solidaria

El jueves 21 de octubre, la Association Internationale de la Mutualidad (AIM), el Programa de Apoyo a las Estrategias Sociales (PASS) y la Red Latinoamericana de Mujeres de la Economía Social y Solidaria organizaron su seminario internacional titulado “Las mujeres como protagonistas del movimiento mutualista”. Más información: La igualdad de género debe estar en el […]

22 octubre 2021

AIM presenta su modelo de precio justo en la publicación científica de la aseguradora alemana AOK

AIM escribió un artículo para el instituto científico de la aseguradora sanitaria alemana AOK (AOK WiDo) específicamente sobre la calculadora y el modelo AIM. El artículo final se publicó como parte de un libro científico, que se presentó en una rueda de prensa en Berlín. Puede encontrar el artículo final (en alemán) aquí.

20 octubre 2021

Descubrir el papel de los ecosistemas alimentarios para sistemas alimentarios sostenibles

Los entornos alimentarios están en el centro del debate sobre la consecución de sistemas alimentarios más sostenibles. “El concepto ha sido adoptado por una serie de organizaciones de primera línea e incorporado a varias iniciativas, entre ellas la estrategia “de la granja a la mesa” de la Unión Europea (UE). Pero, ¿qué son los entornos […]

18 octubre 2021

Las aseguradoras de salud holandesas se comprometen a mejorar la codecisión en los cuidados sanitarios

A principios de septiembre comenzó la campaña holandesa “Decidir juntos”. Se trata de una iniciativa de las organizaciones de pacientes y de las ramas de la atención médica especializada, la atención de los médicos de cabecera, la atención paramédica y la enfermería de distrito. Zorgverzekeraars Nederland (ZN), miembro de AIM, también participa en esta campaña. […]

5 octubre 2021

La OMS publica las recomendaciones de la Comisión Paneuropea de Salud y Desarrollo Sostenible

“La pandemia de COVID-19 exige una reforma urgente de la atención sanitaria, la vigilancia y la gobernanza en la región europea de la OMS y fuera de ella”, Dr. Hans Kluge, Director de la OMS para Europa. El 10 de septiembre, la OMS publicó las recomendaciones de la Comisión Paneuropea de Salud y Desarrollo Sostenible. […]

1 octubre 2021

La Comisión Europea abre su consulta pública sobre la revisión de la legislación farmacéutica básica

El 28 de septiembre la Comisión Europea abrió su consulta pública sobre la revisión de la legislación farmacéutica básica. La consulta pública tiene como objetivo recoger las opiniones de las partes interesadas y del público en general para apoyar la evaluación de la legislación farmacéutica general existente y la evaluación de impacto de su revisión. […]

La publicación de las Directrices Mundiales de Calidad del Aire actualizadas de la OMS es una oportunidad para que la UE mejore su norma de calidad del aire para una mejor protección de la salud pública

El 22 de septiembre, la OMS publicó sus Directrices Mundiales de Calidad del Aire actualizadas. En ellas se aportan pruebas claras de los perjuicios de la contaminación atmosférica para la salud, en concentraciones aún más bajas de lo que se pensaba, y se recomiendan nuevos límites para los principales contaminantes atmosféricos. La publicación puede constituir […]

23 septiembre 2021

AIM acoge con satisfacción los planes de Von der Leyen para una UE “basada en valores y audaz en la acción”

La Presidenta Von der Leyen pronunció el 15 de septiembre su esperado discurso sobre el estado de la Unión, un discurso bañado en solidaridad y valores europeos, como debe ser. Los tres pilares del programa de la Comisión Europea, transiciones clave de este siglo, estuvieron en el centro del discurso: digital, social y verde. La […]

17 septiembre 2021

Techniker Krankenkasse Study – The fair price calculator could help Germany save yearly 13 billion € of medicines costs

Patent-protected drugs are one of the main cost drivers for statutory health insurance (GKV). Despite a relatively low prescription frequency, they account for almost half of all pharmaceutical costs due to their very high prices. For this reason, the German health insurer Techniker Krankenkasse along with the University of Bremen ran AIM’s calculator for fair […]

9 septiembre 2021

The German health insurer Techniker Krankenkassen finds that using the fair price calculator could deliver 13 billion € savings per year in Germany

Patent-protected drugs are one of the main cost drivers for statutory health insurance. Despite a relatively low prescription frequency, they account for almost half of all pharmaceutical costs due to their very high prices. This is why the German health insurer Techniker Krankenkassen (TK) and the University of Bremen published a study applying AIM’s fair […]

Primer boletín informativo de la AIM para América Latina

AIM publica hoy el primer número de su boletín informativo para su región latinoamericana. El documento se publicará dos veces al año, en estrecha colaboración con los miembros de la AIM. El documento se nutre de artículos de CAM, FENAMMF, Gestarsalud y UMU. En ellos se recogen las últimas novedades sobre las mutuas y la […]

28 julio 2021

How to improve healthcare through the exchange of health data?

The European Commission plans to publish a proposal for a common European health data space by the end of 2021. With the European Health Data Space, the Commission plans to promote better exchange and access to different types of health data, such as data from electronic health records, genomics data or data from patient registries […]

26 julio 2021

La plataforma neerlandesa Medicine for Society utiliza el modelo de AIM para calcular el precio de un medicamento huérfano

La mexiletina es un medicamento conocido desde hace mucho tiempo que se utiliza para el tratamiento de las arritmias y se reutilizó en los años ochenta para pacientes con la rara enfermedad miotonía no distrófica (MND). En los últimos años, el precio de la mexiletina en Europa ha aumentado considerablemente tras su registro como medicamento […]

20 julio 2021

AIM welcomes the very comprehensive and ambitious long-term vision for rural areas proposed by the European Commission.

AIM believes the “vision”, and the proposed “Rural Pact” and “Action Plan” have a clear potential to overcome the many challenges faced by rural areas and to boost their potential to contribute to a greener, healthier, and more social Europe. The proposals made by the European Commission are at the crossroads between the three important […]

14 julio 2021

EMA publishes the minutes of the third EMA-Payer Community meeting

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) just published the minutes of the 12 March EMA-Payer Community meeting. On this day, representatives from the International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies (AIM), the European Social Insurance Platform (ESIP), the payer platform Medicines Evaluation Committee (MEDEV) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) met for the third time to further […]

AIM supports the revision of the labelling rules on alcoholic beverages

AIM recommends revising the rules for all alcoholic beverages. The existing exemption to provide the list of ingredients and a nutrition declaration on label for alcoholic beverages containing more than 1.2% by volume of alcohol should be revoked. Mandatory indications should be required to be provided on label for all alcoholic beverages. (option 2 in […]

8 julio 2021

Payer involvement is important for a successful EU HTA framework!

The International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies (AIM) welcomes the validation in COREPER of the provisional interinstitutional agreement between the Council and the European Parliament on Health Technology Assessment (HTA). The text will lead to better patient protection, give enough space for national healthcare systems to adapt, all while supporting evidence generation on medicines and […]

EUMHAlliance: New Framework on Health and Safety at work.

On 28 June 2021, the European Commission published its new Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2021 – 2027 with the overarching aims to anticipate and manage change, prevent work-related accidents and illnesses, and increase preparedness against future crises. Although concrete details on the proposed actions are yet to be seen and the […]

6 julio 2021

AIM Series of Factsheets

AIM has launched a series of factsheets on health promotion and disease prevention related issues. Not only do the documents contain facts and figures on the different themes but also a series of recommendations for decision-makers as well as a list of best practices implemented by AIM members to tackle diverse challenges. See below for […]

29 junio 2021

EU Organisations join Forces to call for action to address the increasing burden of cardiovascular Diseases

Brussels, 16 June 2021: Today, 12 key EU and international health organisations signed a joint statement to call on the EU to develop a comprehensive EU Plan on cardiovascular diseases (CVD) , which are the first cause of death in Europe , affecting millions of people. Read the Press Release: Final Press Release _ Joint […]

16 junio 2021

AIM successfully launches its Calculator for Fair Medicines Prices in Europe

The International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies (AIM) has launched today its calculator for fair medicines prices in Europe (German version here). The calculator transposes AIM’s fair pricing model into a policy tool which will help the public, specialists and non-specialists alike, evaluate fair medicines prices and compare them with those currently paid by healthcare […]

11 junio 2021

AIM Declaration: Global access to vaccines & medicines is needed for all and at a fair price

AIM’s General Assembly adopted a declaration on Global Access to Vaccines. AIM welcomes the different initiatives of the European Commission and the WHO et al. to enable for access to the vaccines in all the regions of the world. In its declaration, AIM calls on international institutions, national governments and the pharmaceutical industry to make […]

AIM publishes its work programme 2021-2023

Read it here in 4 languages: – English: 3b EN – AIM Wkg_prog_2021_2023 – French: 3b FR – AIM Wkg_prog_2021_2023 – German: 3b DE – AIM Wkg_prog_2021_2023 – Spanish: 3b SP – AIM Wkg_prog_2021_2023

10 junio 2021

AIM Seminar: Long-term care systems: solidarity as the only way forward.The added value of the mutualist sector.

What is the role of mutuals regarding long-term care? What is their added value compared to other private and public providers and insurers? This event will provide a helicopter view of the many roles mutuals play in the sector. It will showcase some best practices regarding aspects such as improved affordability, better integrated care and […]

19 mayo 2021

AIM publishes Declaration on EDCs

On the occasion of the online seminar co-organised with HEAL and Mutualités Libres: “Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Public Health: How are mutuals taking action”, AIM publishes its updated declaration on endocrine disruptors: “Limiting exposure to EDCs, a responsibility for all”. Read the document here: AIM Declaration_Limiting exposure to EDCs_ a responsibility for all_FINAL Visual: RecommendationsEDCs […]

29 abril 2021

AIM answers Consultation on the roadmap of the Social Economy Action Plan

The ongoing Covid-19 crisis and its serious consequences has definitively shown, how important social economy enterprises with its main players associations, foundations, mutual benefit societies and cooperatives are. Suddenly, health, resilience and solidarity moved into the focus of policy making.. Solidarity is the most important core value of mutual benefit societies. In the healthcare sector, […]

27 abril 2021

Green Paper on Healthy Ageing: AIM answers Consultation

The paper below gathers AIM’s full answer to the European Commission consultation on the Green Paper on Ageing. Some examples of best practices from the mutualist sector have been listed under some of the questions in the sections “Some inspiration from mutuals”. They provide concrete examples on the type of action that can be taken. […]

21 abril 2021

Health Literacy in the EU Cancer Plan

This paper highlights AIM’s very first reaction on the initiatives mentioned by the European Commission Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan regarding health literacy. AIM looks forward to the implementation roadmap which will hopefully provide more information on the concrete actions planned and their scope. In the meantime, AIM highlights in its document a series of aspects, […]

The global mutualist Movement loses a staunch Advocate

AIM has learnt with great sorrow of the passing of its former President Jean-Philippe Huchet. Mr Huchet was a staunch advocate of the global mutualist movement. He will be deeply missed and always remembered by the AIM family. Our sympathy and thoughts are with his family and friends. Jean-Philippe Huchet was Vice-President of AIM from […]

8 abril 2021

World Health Day Declaration – International solidarity needs to play at full speed to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines

This year’s World Health Day is placed under the motto “Building a fairer, healthier world”. On this occasion, the International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies (AIM), gathering health mutuals, health insurance funds and other not-for-profit healthcare payers from three regions in the world, calls for: affordability, accessibility and international solidarity in vaccines supply, for a […]

7 abril 2021

EVENT: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals & Public Health: How mutuals are taking action.

The negative impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on health is no longer questionable. This online seminar, co-organised by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), Mutualités Libres and the International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies (AIM), will explore the actions which are being taken at international and European level to reduce exposure to these chemicals. […]

31 marzo 2021

AIM looks for Secretary/Assistant

AIM, the international association of non-profit healthcare payers, including mutual benefit societies, Krankenkassen and health insurance funds, is looking for a full-time secretary with a limited contract. If you like to work in a dynamic, international team in an international association with members in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, please have a […]

9 marzo 2021

AIM welcomes the Action Plan on the Pillar of Social Rights

AIM welcomes the publication of the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan which aims to build a stronger Social Europe by 2030. Together with its members and partners, AIM will contribute to turn the implementation of this the Action Plan into a success. Read our Press Release: Press release Social Pillar_final_080321

8 marzo 2021

AIM feedback on the HERA

Health crises like Covid-19 are global in nature and require collaboration. This has been proven by various examples such as the help provided by the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg to patients from Alsace in France. Such a collaboration and collective action can only work if certain powers are transferred to European level while respecting national […]

1 marzo 2021

AIM answers EC Consultation on its Framework for health and safety at work

AIM welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the upcoming revision of the European Commission Framework for Health and Safety at Work. AIM underlines the need to adopt a Health in all Policies approach as an overarching principle. Such an approach goes beyond mere “synergies with other policy areas”, as put forward in the previous […]

AIM’s feedback on the Cross-border healthcare Directive

AIM have been deeply involved in the legislative process of the cross-border healthcare directive and in its implementation. You can find AIM’s feedback on the directive’s implementation here.

19 febrero 2021

Improvement of healthcare through exchange of health data – but how ?

AIM submitted its response to the European Commission’s roadmap on the European Health Data Space. You can find the response here

EU Cancer Plan: It is now time to turn ambitions into reality!

AIM welcomes the ambitious Cancer Plan presented by the European Commission. The choice to follow a health in all policies approach and to put the “interest and well-being of patients, families and the wider population at the heart” is the only appropriate way ahead to beat cancer. AIM is convinced that the goals set up […]

11 febrero 2021

AIM recommendations to the EC Roadmap on Food labelling

AIM sees potential in the Roadmap of the EC on the Revision of Information provided to Consumers. We welcome the initiative as we are convinced of the importance of properly informing consumers in order to empower them to make the right choice for their health and the environment. If the correct scenarios are chosen, the […]

5 febrero 2021

AIM reaction to the Green Paper on Healhty Ageing: Big challenges call for bold action and solidarity

AIM welcomes the EU Green Paper on Healthy Ageing. AIM agrees that healthy ageing can only be achieved through actions across the lifespan and generations. AIM believes that the document published is comprehensive and contains most of the biggest challenges to be tackled related to the demographic change, which AIM also highlighted in its recommendations. […]

3 febrero 2021

AIM response to the European Commission Roadmap on the Green Paper on Healthy Ageing

AIM welcomes the roadmap published by the European Commission for the Green Paper on Healthy Ageing and looks forward to taking part to the upcoming consultation. The challenges entailed by demographic change, digitalisation and climate change are to be tackled together. The roadmap rightly mentions that demographic change is one of the mega-trends which are […]

16 diciembre 2020

AIM Workshop on AI in Healthcare

Workshop: “AI in healthcare: Great opportunities for patients. How can mutuals become drivers?“ The event will be held in the framework of the European Social Economy Summit – Mannheim 2021. It takes place on 17 December between 1:30 and 3:00 pm. Find the whole programme here: December-Programme-Overview Registration. Find instructions on the online platform here: […]

7 diciembre 2020

AIM answers the Consultation on the Pillar of Social Rights

AIM welcomes communication from the European Commission on “Building a European Health Union: Reinforcing the EU’s resilience for cross-border health threats”, which was published on 11 November as well as the conference of Europe, where EU citizens were meant to be invited to reflect on Europe’s future at a conference that will debate European policy […]

1 diciembre 2020

Tackling Medical Deserts across the EU

In the context of the European Commission Consultation on a “Long Term Vision for Rural Areas”, AIM has published a statement containing some recommendations on how access to healthcare and long-term care service in rural areas. Rural areas are often characterised by low income and rapidly declining populations. While those populations are rapidly ageing and […]

30 noviembre 2020

The Pharmaceutical Strategy for the EU: A welcome set of actions but strong political leadership is needed

The European Commission has published its Communication on a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe. AIM, the leading international umbrella organisation of health mutuals and not-for-profit healthcare payershas read the Communicationwith interest,taking into account the strong international agenda for human rights development, and more importantly the Sustainable Development Goals. Find our press release here.

26 noviembre 2020

EU Strategic Framework on Health & Safety at Work – AIM Reaction to the Roadmap

AIM welcomes the comprehensive roadmap published by the European Commission and underlines the importance of the following series of key elements to ensure that the upcoming strategy is fit for purpose and in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights. Read more here: strategicframework_Consultation_FINALstatement.docx

AIM publishes its Activity Report 2017-2020

You will find the links for all languages below: English: AIM Activity report 2017-2020_online version_EN_light French: AIM Activity report 2017-2020_nofacing_onlineversion_FR_light German: AIM Activity report 2017-2020_nofacing_onlineversion_DE_light Spanish: AIM Activity report 2017-2020_nofacing_onlineversion_ES_light

19 noviembre 2020

AIM elects new Executive Committee (Presidium)

18 November – AIM has elected today its new Presidium for the next 3 years. Loek Caubo from Zorgverzekeraars Nederland, the umbrella organization of health insurers in the Netherlands will be the new chair of AIM from 2020 to 2023.

18 noviembre 2020

COVID-19: AIM publishes Recommendations for Europe & Regional Declarations

Today, AIM’s Board of Directors and General Assembly of has adopted its recommendations: “Only in solidarity can we overcome pandemics”. At the same time AIM adopted its declarations for Africa and the Middle East and for South America. Read the Press release on AIM recommendations here:PRrecommendationsAIMCOVID19 – AIM recommendations: “Only with solidarity and cooperation can […]

Online Seminar: Health in Times of the COVID19 Pandemic

Thrusday 19 November – 14:00 to 16:00 (Brussels time) How did countries across the world deal with the pandemic? How are they preparing for future healthcare crisis and what do they expect from decision-makers? Join our online seminar to find out. After keynote speeches from Jens Spahn, Minister for Health, Germany; Hans Kluge, Regional Director, […]

12 noviembre 2020

Joint Statement – Transparency is needed to reap the full benefits of the EU’s investment in its Vaccines Strategy

Ahead of Friday 18 September’s webinar the EU Vaccine Strategy, a number of European and international organisations representing not-for-profit healthcare insurers, healthcare professionals, public interest organisations have developed and endorsed recommendations to bring more transparency around the Strategy and the accompanying Advance Purchase Agreements. At this crucial stage in the development of one of the […]

21 septiembre 2020

Stronger Health Union needed in Europe

Ursula von der Leyen gave her State of the Union Speech today. Her address was bathed in solidarity, a key value of the European Union, which AIM also fiercely defends. Read our Press Release here: PR_SOTEU_FINAL_PDF

17 septiembre 2020

Recommendations towards fair medicines prices in Europe

12 European and international organisations representing not-for-profit healthcare insurers, healthcare professionals, public interest organisations and trade unions have developed and endorsed recommendations to bring fair medicines prices in Europe. As the European Commission is consulting on its forthcoming European Pharmaceutical Strategy and that the current crisis strained severely health systems and public budgets, signatories of […]

7 julio 2020

AIM Recommendations on the Green Paper on Ageing

AIM welcomes the European Commission’s intention to publish a Green Paper on Healthy Ageing. AIM believes people’s health and well-being should be at the centre of that paper, just as of any EU initiative. Europeans who gain in healthy life years can contribute to society for longer on the one hand and reduce the impact […]

6 julio 2020

AIM calls for a Pharmaceutical Strategy shaped to ensure and promote solidarity and sustainable healthcare in the European Union

AIM, the International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies, has articulated a set of recommendations to rebalance pharmaceutical markets in Europe. AIM calls for the European Pharmaceutical Strategy to be first and foremost a health strategy to support universal healthcare coverage. It must be a strategy that shapes a pharmaceutical industry for solidarity and sustainable healthcare […]

3 julio 2020

AIM reacts to the publication of the European Pharmaceutical Strategy roadmap

A fair diagnosis but will the treatment match ? The European Commission has published the roadmap to the European Pharmaceutical Strategy. AIM, the leading international umbrella organisation of health mutuals and not-for-profit healthcare payers has read the concise document with interest and comes up with a set of recommendations and principles for the remainder of […]

5 junio 2020

Health Insurance Funds and Health Mutuals welcome Europe’s Recovery Plan for the Next Generation

“This is the moment for Europe to put an emphasis on better health care systems for all, based on the principles of solidarity, democracy and not for profit!” Christian Zahn, AIM President Read the Press release here: PR_European Recovery_FINAL

29 mayo 2020

AIM welcomes the Farm to Fork Strategy proposal, a further step in the right direction

AIM welcomes the ambitions described in the Farm to Fork Strategy, key in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and in the implementation of a successful Green Deal. The Strategy has the potential to play a key role in the EU’s Beating Cancer Plan by reducing cancer incidence through healthier foods, empowered and informed consumers, and […]

27 mayo 2020

Mental health in the eye of the COVID-19 hurricane

The COVID-19 pandemic is having an enormous impact on mental health and well-being worldwide. During the pandemic, people become more at risk of experiencing, directly or indirectly, confusion, frustration, anxiety, and fear , sometimes combined with a lack of access to and continuity of care and adequate support for pre-existing ill-mental or physical health conditions. […]

8 mayo 2020

EU Collaboration on Vaccination

The current outbreak of COVID-19, its crippling effects on European economies and societies and the race to find a vaccine against the disease have put to the fore the fragility of our societies. It has also made the importance of vaccination more evident than ever and thumbed its nose to the most sceptical. Beyond and […]

22 abril 2020

Artificial intelligence in healthcare: a great potential in an ecosystem of trust!

The international umbrella organization of mutual benefit societies (AIM) welcomes the priority focus of the European Commission on artificial intelligence. Health insurance funds and health mutuals see an enormous potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare. A “(…) coordinated European approach to the human and ethical implications of AI (…)” is highly welcomed. AIM proposes today […]

21 abril 2020

Gambling and Covid: AIM updates its memorandum

In order to fight the Covid19 pandemic and prevent its spread, governments are currently forced to take strict confinement measures. While those measures included the cancellation of all sports events (and therefore any bet related to them), imposed lockdowns have forced industry to look for online equivalents. On the one hand, people who do not […]

20 abril 2020

Time for pandemic solidarity!

AIM has published a statement as a reaction to the unprecedented crisis which the EU is going through due to the Covid19 pandemic. In the document, AIM calls on all citizens to act responsibly and follow governments’ recommendations. It also asks healthcare industries to put effective health technologies on the market at an affordable price, […]

25 marzo 2020

The impact of solvency II rules on mutual benefit societies in the sector of social protection

AIM has drafted a paper providing the European institutions with information and knowledge on how Solvency II affects them. The paper allows for a reasoned reflection on possible future policy development. It is intended to raise awareness of European policy makers of mutuals and of their specificities. The position paper can be found here.

23 marzo 2020

Joint letter to the European Commission on Covid19

AIM (International Association of health care mutuals and health care funds), CPME (Standing Committee of European Doctors), ESIP (European Social Insurance Platform) and HOPE (European Hospital and Healthcare Federation) sent a joint letter to the European Commission concerning the Covid19 pandemic. The document welcomes the Commission’s efforts and measures taken to get out of the […]

18 marzo 2020

AIM publishes reaction to Farm to Fork Strategy Roadmap

AIM welcomes the initiative to launch a Farm to Fork Strategy as part of the European Green deal. We agree that the strategy is key in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and hope that the European Commission (EC) will keep that objective in mind when developing it.

16 marzo 2020

AIM calls for a real social pillar to be included into the EU-Africa Strategy

The EU-Africa Strategy that was published on March 9th, includes human development and the development of social protection. “These are the two fundamental pillars in any ambitious cooperation policy”, as Christian Zahn, the President of the International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies (AIM), the leading international association of not-for-profit mutual healthcare insurers and healthcare funds […]

13 marzo 2020

AIM publishes Memorandum on Gambling

AIM has decided to publish a memorandum on gambling as compulsive gambling has a serious impact on public health. The present memorandum provides for a list of recommendations on how to tackle compulsive gambling and calls on public authorities to take action.

9 marzo 2020

AIM Recommendations for the Future of long-term Care

AIM issues the following set of recommendations to decision-makers as a contribution to the ongoing debate on the future adequacy and sustainability of Long-Term Care systems. Demographic changes and rising rates of chronic diseases are putting European Long-Term Care (LTC) systems under pressure. That burden is expected to rise, as demand increases and contributions to […]

4 marzo 2020

AIM’s reaction to the EU’s Beating Cancer Plan Roadmap

AIM, the leading international association of healthcare funds and mutuals, welcomes the focus and intentions described in the European Commission’s roadmap for the EU’s Beating Cancer Plan. The cancer plan announces the right approach.

3 marzo 2020

Artificial intelligence: great potential for not-for-profit healthcare insurance and for patients’ needs

The European Commission adopted its white paper on artificial intelligence (AI) and a European data strategy on 19 February 2020. The umbrella organization of health insurance funds and health mutuals (AIM) welcomes the initiative of the European Commission to enable a trustworthy and secure development of AI and to create a unique “ecosystem of trust”. […]

25 febrero 2020

Artificial intelligence: great potential for not-for-profit healthcare insurance and for patients’ needs

The European Commission adopted its white paper on artificial intelligence (AI) and a European data strategy on 19 February 2020. The umbrella organization of health insurance funds and health mutuals (AIM) welcomes the initiative of the European Commission to enable a trustworthy and secure development of AI and to create a unique “ecosystem of trust”. […]

Joint Statement – Prevention at the heart of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan

Prevention is the foundation of public health policy and central to protecting and improving people’s health and well-being. Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan is a key opportunity to put prevention where it belongs – at the heart of the European Union’s (EU) health agenda.

17 febrero 2020

AIM supports the need for a European approach to fight cancer

The European Commission launches today the first phase of its awaited Cancer Plan with its conference: “Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan: Let’s strive for more”. AIM, the leading international association of healthcare mutuals and sickness funds, welcomes the intentions of the Commission to put the fight against the Cancer plague high on its agenda. AIM looks […]

4 febrero 2020

Health insurance funds and health mutuals welcome the Commission’s reflections on a strong social Europe

European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit presented a Communication on building a strong social Europe for just transitions. It sets out how social policy will help deliver on the challenges and opportunities of today. AIM, in its press release on the publication of the Communication, welcomes the first reflections of the European […]

15 enero 2020

Health insurance funds and health mutuals welcome the Commission’s reflections on a strong social Europe

European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit presented a Communication on building a strong social Europe for just transitions. It sets out how social policy will help deliver on the challenges and opportunities of today. AIM, in its press release on the publication of the Communication, welcomes the first reflections of the European […]

Fair medicines prices are needed for European patients

The press regularly announces the discovery of a new drug or the purchase of promising small biotech companies for a substantial amount of money. But are the astronomical amounts that come along with these drugs such good news for patients and European health systems? On 4 December in the morning in the European Parliament, the […]

17 diciembre 2019

The EU Green Deal: an opportunity for public and planetary health

On 11 December, the European Commission presented its awaited Green Deal. AIM welcomes the ambitions expressed in the EC document, which clearly reflect the urgency of the situation.

13 diciembre 2019

European patients need fair medicines prices

The press regularly announces the discovery of a new drug or the purchase of promising small biotech companies for a substantial amount of money. But are the astronomical amounts that come along with these drugs such good news for patients and European health systems? On 4 December in the morning in the European Parliament, the […]

4 diciembre 2019

State of Health in the EU hits the Bullseye!

AIM subscribes to the conclusions drawn by this year’s State of Health in the EU published on November 27th, 2019. These reports highlight the biggest challenges to be tackled by our healthcare systems in order to ensure access, quality and resilience. They look at trends in the transformation of healthcare systems in Member States. They […]

29 noviembre 2019

AIM Special Briefing – Brussels 2019

Our special briefing summarises the meetings which took place in Brussels from 12 to 15 November 2019. It is available in 4 languages English: AIM Special Briefing – BoDBrussels2019_FINAL Presentations Tuesday 12 November – side event PPTslides_sideevent_tuesday12November Wednesday 13 November ppt_JointSession_medicaldeserts_wednesday13November ppt_LatinAmericaCommittee_Wednesday13November De 0 a 100 con Historia Clinica Electronica.pptx 10_Convencion2019_AIM II Thursday 14 November […]

21 noviembre 2019

Universal health coverage: Mutuals are key partners

While the United Nations (UN) and its agencies are today organizing the High Level Conference on Universal Health Coverage, mutuals recall the need to involve the mutualist world in the efforts of international organizations in this regard. The members of the Association Internationale de la Mutualité (AIM) defend the values of solidarity and have as […]

23 septiembre 2019

EU 2019-2024: Health Champions wanted!

The event, which will be co-hosted by MEP Dr Peter Liese (EPP, DE) and Dr Sara Cerdas (S&D, PT) , is jointly organised by AIM and 9 other European organisations working in the field of healthcare. Please find here the agenda of the event: Agenda_EU-2019-2024-Health-Champions-Wanted Press Release: 191001E PR EU health community presents itself to […]

19 septiembre 2019

Boletín Especial de la AIM sobre sus reuniones en Luxemburgo

Lea aquí el informe sobre nuestras reuniones estatutarias, que tuvieron lugar del 26 al 28 de junio 2019.

8 julio 2019

Watch AIM Memorandum video

AIM published a video on its memorandum for the EU elections. It summarises the Association’s recommendations to EU institutions and priorities for the coming years. Watch it here.

3 julio 2019

MoU between EC and the Spirits Industry fails to acknowledge consumers’ right to information

On 4 May, the Spirits Industry signed a MoU with the European Commission on the labelling of their products. Several Healthcare Advocacy organisations, including AIM, have voiced their discontentment with the agreement as the European spirits industry is actually refraining from informing consumers at the point of sale in an easy and accessible manner. Instead […]

5 junio 2019

We need more transparency on medicinal products markets!

Several World Health Organization Member States have tabled a Resolution on medicines transparency at the World Health Assembly. The International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies (AIM) has read this resolution and welcomes the text as we believe it can bring some long-needed change towards fair maximum prices. You can find AIM’s position here.

23 mayo 2019

AIM President Interview: “The future of Europe must be social!”

Watch AIM President Interview here.

2 mayo 2019

No Future of Work without Mental Health

On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the European Alliance for Mental Health – Employment and Work (EUMH Alliance) – of which AIM is part –  highlights the importance of including mental health as part of a timely debate on the Future of Work in the EU. In a world where costs related […]

26 abril 2019

SIGA EN LÍNEA: AMA organiza congreso internacional del mutualismo

El socio de la AIM, AMA, en colaboración con el miembro uruguayo de la AIM, UMU, organizan  el congreso unternacional de mutualismo los días 24 y 25 de abril. Siga el evento en línea aquí. El programa se puede encontrar aquí: Programa_final

24 abril 2019

Mutuals and non-profit healthcare payers play a vital role in the achievement of Universal Healthcare Coverage

Universal health coverage represents an overarching challenge for societies around the globe. AIM members, who stand for the values of solidarity and democracy, have made it their priority. They are convinced of the added value of mutuals and other non-profit healthcare payers in offering coverage to all, reaching vulnerable populations and meeting unmet needs.

5 abril 2019

Medical Devices: Time to implement Regulations and increase Transparency

AIM, together with the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP), the European Hospital and Healthcare Federation (HOPE), the European Social Insurance Platform (ESIP), Prescrire and the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) call for timely application of the new rules on medical devices and complete transparency concerning the high-risk medical devices with public access to […]

26 febrero 2019

AIM is recruiting an executive director!

AIM is looking for a new Executive Director. The deadline for your application is 28 February. A first round of interviews is foreseen for Friday morning 8 March. Please find the vacancy notice here.

8 febrero 2019

AIM organised its landmark conference in Lomé

AIM organised on 22-23 January 2019 in Lomé its international conference “Investing on Mutuals for the XXIst century”. The conference gathered more than 200 African and European mutualists. The purpose of the conference was to send a strong message regarding what is needed to expand social protection in Africa. The program of the conference consisted […]

5 febrero 2019

FNMF launches EP election campaign

The Fédération Nationale de la Mutualité Française (FNMF) launched today a campaign to facilitate debate about the future of Europe and the European Parliament Elections, taking place in May 2019. FNMF published a Manifesto co-signed by AIM and 8 other European partners (FIMIV, Montepio, VDEK, SVLFG, Knappschaft, SVB, Mutualité Chrétienne, Solidaris) which calls for a […]

AIM visited Paris!

A delegation of 20 AIM members visited on 10 and 11 January Paris. They got to know our member FNMF better, and the French Healthcare system. Participants learned all the ins and outs about the project “Reste a charge Zéro”. This ambitious project aims to reduce co-payments for spectacles, hearing aids and dental prosthesis to […]

16 enero 2019

El movimiento mutual Argentino victorioso en su lucha por un sistema impositivo justo

El movimiento mutualista y cooperativo argentino revierte la propuesta del gobierno de someter a las entidades sin fines de lucro, como las mutuas y cooperativas, al impuesto sobre la renta al que actualmente están legalmente exentas.

6 diciembre 2018

AIM is organising the international mutualist conference “Investing in Mutuals for the 21st Century”!

The International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies (AIM) is organising an international conference with its partners on 22 and 23 January 2019 in Lomé, in Togo, on the theme “Investing in Mutuals for the 21st Century “. This event will take place under the high patronage of the Presidency of the Togolese Republic and in […]

4 diciembre 2018

L’AIM organise la conférence internationale mutualiste “Le Pari de la Mutualité pour le XXIe Siècle”!

L’AIM organise avec ses partenaires une conférence internationale les 22 et 23 janvier 2019 à Lomé, au Togo, sur le thème « Le Pari de la Mutualité pour le XXIe Siècle ». Cet évènement aura lieu sous le haut patronage de la Présidence de la République Togolaise et en collaboration avec l’Union Economique et Monétaire […]

Apps upon Prescription: Participate to AIM Seminar

Join our Seminar “Apps upon Prescription: Discussing mHealth Quality and Reimbursement” which will take place on 18 February in Brussels.

30 noviembre 2018

AIM kicks off European Election Campaign together with EU Commissioner Andriukaitis

EU Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis endorsed the AIM memorandum for the European Elections of 2019. The memorandum sets out the priorities of health insurance funds and health mutuals for the next legislative period. Find a press release on the AIM conference on the future of health in Europe here. The AIM memorandum itself can be found […]

27 noviembre 2018

Patient safety must prevail

Alarming messages in the international media yesterday and today confirm the need to ensure that patient safety is at the heart of the EU Medical Devices Regulation. At different moments before the new regulatory framework came into force in May 2017, AIM has been asking for high risk medical devices to go through a similar […]

26 noviembre 2018

AIM 20 years Special Briefing is out!

Read AIM special briefing, which describes the meetings which took place in Brussels from 14 to 16 November 2018; amongst which our conference on the future of mental health with the presence of EU Commissioner Andriukaitis and our event on the future of mental health.

21 noviembre 2018

AIM adopts Brussels declaration on Air Pollution and Health

We, the undersigned representatives of the International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies, with 59 members from 30 countries and representing 240 million people worldwide and 160 million in Europe, have adopted the following declaration for the attention of European policy-makers AIM Brussels declaration on Air Pollution AIM Brussels declaration on Air Pollution_DE AIM Brussels declaration […]

15 noviembre 2018

AIM publishes its Memorandum for the 2019 EU Elections

AIM published today its memorandum for the 2019 Elections, a document containing the organisation’s recommendations to the EU institutions for the next mandate. Read the document here: AIM_Memorandum_EN_FINAL AIM_Memorandum_FR_FINAL AIM_Memorandum_DE_FINAL AIM_Memorandum_ES_FINAL

AIM Board of Directors Meetings take place in Brussels

AIM held its Board of Directors (BoD) meetings in collaboration with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). From 14 to 16 November, the following meetings took place: Our region Committees’ meeting on the management of chronic diseases:Agenda Joint Meeting_Brussels 14 Nov 2018 Slides: Déroulé_Joint Committee meeting_12112018 Our Africa and Middle East Committee: Slides: Déroulé_Réunion […]

13 noviembre 2018

The future of Health in the EU

What should a socio-political Europe look like? What does healthcare policy at EU level look like in 20 years? Join our debate on the future of Health in the EU ahead of the 2019 elections. Discuss those questions and many others with the relevant stakeholders. And find out more about healthcare payers’ priorities for the […]

25 octubre 2018

HTA vote in the EP: much more meat on the bones, but it still needs a bit more cooking

AIM supports the overall objective of the Commission proposal on Health Technology Assessment and welcomes the set of amendments the European Parliament adopted today. At the same time, AIM stresses that pricing and reimbursement authorities and payers should be part of the coordination group. AIM wonders how newly introduced concept like “justified, necessary and proportionate” […]

8 octubre 2018

The Future of Mental Health

Join AIM conference on the future of mental health which will be held on 16 November at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. See the agenda: in English: AIM GA Brussels 2018_conference on future of mental health_FINAL in French: T2018-70 Agenda Conference Mental health FR in German: AIM Brussels 2018-FutureMH-DE-FINAL in Spanish: AIM […]

4 octubre 2018

La gobernanza de las mutuas bajo los retos de la legislación europea

El 28 de septiembre, la Asociación Internacional de la Mutualidad (AIM), junto con su miembro español Divina Pastora, han organizado un acto sobre la gobernanza de las mutuas que tiene por objeto debatir los retos que plantea la legislación europea. La autoridad reguladora de seguros española, expertos de universidades de Portugal y España, además de […]

2 octubre 2018

Evento AIM : la Gobernanza en las Mutuas

La AIM, en colaboración con su miembro español Di√ina Pastora seguros, tienen el placer de invitarles a nuestro próximo evento sobre la Gobernanza en las mutuas que tendrá lugar en Valencia el viernes, 28 de Septembre de 2018 en la sede del Colegio Notarial de Valencia.

24 agosto 2018

Mutual respect for each generation!

Member of the AIM Board of Directors, and Secretary General of the Belgian Federation of Liberal Mutuals, Mr Geert Messiaen calls in his latest article for mutual respect for each generation. Please find it here.

27 julio 2018

Boletín especial: reuniones de la AIM en Tallinn

The briefing gathers the summaries of our meetings. You will also find in it the links to presentations and pictures. We hope that you enjoy reading it!

27 junio 2018

AIM adopts Declaration on Health in all Policies

It is nowadays widely recognised that aspects of everyday life such as education, societal inclusion, housing standards, or meaningful employment, determine individuals’ health and wellbeing. Good health is not created by health service provision alone but also and mostly by other broader determinants which affect the circumstances in which people are born, study and age, […]

21 junio 2018

AIM members to gather in Tallinn

From 20 to 22 June, AIM organises its General Assembly meetings in the city of Tallinn (Estonia). Discussions will cover a wide variety of topics such as:   The international dimension of social economy [EN – Agenda_Regional Committee meetings] Access to pharmaceuticals for African mutuals [Odre du jour_Réunion AME_Juin 2018.docx] The relationship between mutuals and […]

14 junio 2018

AIM agrees on position regarding the draft EC regulation on HTA and the Cabezón report

AIM supports the overall objective of the EC proposal on HTA and calls upon the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament to ensure a compromise text that will bring EU collaboration in the field of HTA further. AIM would only be able to support an obligatory system for joint clinical assessments (as […]

11 junio 2018

AIM welcomes EC proposal for stronger cooperation against vaccine-preventable diseases

The European Commission published today a proposal of recommendations on how EU cooperation in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases can be strengthened. AIM welcomes the proposal, which goes in the same direction as the one indicated in AIM’s answer to the consultation earlier this year and is in line with the opinion stated in its […]

3 mayo 2018

The digital transformation must support solidarity-based healthcare systems

Please find AIM’s position on digital healthcare as a reply to the European Commission’s Communication on Digital Healthcare transformation. Sustainable access to high quality healthcare systems for all is an important objective of the association and its members. AIM’s position paper is aimed at making sure that digital health development helps health systems deliver sustainable, quality […]

AIM discusses draft HTA regulation with Commissioner Andriukaitis

27 April – AIM met today with European Commissioner for Health, Mr Vytenis Andriukaitis. We discussed the Commission’s proposal for a regulation on health technology assessment (HTA). We mentioned our concerns about the obligation for national authorities to use the joint clinical assessment reports. Some AIM members are reluctant to accept such an obligation as […]

30 abril 2018

We welcome action against vaccine-preventable diseases

AIM welcomes the European Commission proposal for stronger cooperation against vaccine-preventable diseases. The European Commission published today a proposal of recommendations on how EU cooperation in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases can be strengthened. In the attached paper we describe in more detail our thoughts about the Commission proposals.

27 abril 2018

La AIM visita a sus miembros en Argentina y Uruguay

La AIM fue recibida en Buenos Aires por la CAM, su miembro argentino, y por la UMU en Montevideo, Uruguay, quienes organizaron un interesante programa que permitió a los miembros del Presidium de la AIM conocer mejor la realidad de cómo funcionan las mutuas en ambos países. Participaron en las jornadas el presidente Christian Zahn, […]

6 abril 2018

Social Economy and its access to the Internal Market

On 8 March 2018, AIM had its event in the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on “Social Economy and its access to the Internal Market”. Invited were representatives from the European institutions, professors and researchers as well as representatives from the mutuals. Alain Coheur, member of the EESC, welcomed participants and speakers such as […]

5 abril 2018

Seminario internacional reafirma la importancia del mutualismo para responder a los desafíos del siglo XXI

El Seminario Internacional que tuvo lugar en Buenos Aires reunió 200? mutualistas de todo el mundo. Las discusiones permitieron resaltar la riqueza y variedad de servicios que las mutuales pueden ofrecer a las poblaciones. Como actores de la economía social, desempeñan funciones importantes que contribuyen al desarrollo humano, la ayuda económica y la cobertura de […]

22 marzo 2018

Joint reaction to the Alcohol Industry self regulatory proposal

Last year the European Commission provided the alcohol industry with the opportunity to come up with a self-regulatory proposal on alcohol labelling, an opportunity which the industry has ignored. In their Joint Statement, the alcohol industry is avoiding the responsibility to inform consumers at the point of sale in an easy and accessible manner. The […]

13 marzo 2018

AIM recommendations on Vaccine Hesitancy

Vaccination is one of the most successful and cost-effective interventions to improve health outcomes. While it is true that no vaccine is 100% effective, high uptake rates have allowed to eliminate, and in some cases eradicate, a number of diseases. And yet, the last decade has been characterized by outbreaks of resurgence of measles, mumps, […]

2 marzo 2018

Social Economy and its Access to the Internal Market

AIM and the EESC organise an event on “social economy and its access to the internal market”. Please find the agenda here.

15 febrero 2018

What payers think about the latest HTA proposal

AIM welcomes efforts at EU level to improve the quality and timeliness of health technology assessments. It is excellent to ensure through Union-wide collaboration that the assessor has timely access to relevant high quality data to carry out meaningful comparisons between the assessed technologies and the most appropriate comparators. But we have concerns about parts […]

AIM director’s interview on HTA

AIM’s perspectives on Health Technology Assessments – An EU-wide approach? is the fourth in a series of articles initiated by Neha Dave and Anna Dé, independent health policy consultants in Brussels and London. This edition is an interview with Executive Director of International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies, Menno Aarnout, on AIM’s outlook on the […]

12 febrero 2018

AIM publishes position on TFAs

AIM answered the open public consultation on the initiative to limit industrial trans fats intakes in the EU. On that occasion the organisation also published a position paper: TFApositionpaper as well as a Video.

22 enero 2018

AIM member sets the alarm bells ringing

The Secretary General of the liberal mutuality in Belgium, Geert Messiaen, sets the alarm bells ringing: societies are not dealing properly with the ageing population. Read his article here

2 enero 2018

AIM organises Seminar on Vaccine Hesitancy

11 December: The WHO, the European Commission, the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME), Vaccines Europe and AIM gathered in order to discuss one of the great 21st century challenges for public health. Vaccination is one of the most successful and cost-effective interventions to improve health outcomes. While it is true that no vaccine is […]

12 diciembre 2017

AIM organised seminar on Vaccine Hesitancy

Read our press release: “Vaccine hesitancy, a public health threat to be tackled through multi-stakeholder collaboration”

Special Briefing – Rome 2017

AIM special briefing on its statutory meetings which took place in Rome from 15 to 17 November is out! Read it here.

27 noviembre 2017

Vaccines? No Thanks – Seminar on Vaccine Hesitancy

Around Europe, a growing wave of parents not wanting to vaccinate their children is threatening public health. The seminar should enable participants to hear about some examples of best practices, strategies and tools which they could use to convince parents to have their kids vaccinated but most importantly start a dialogue with other stakeholders in […]

14 noviembre 2017

AIM organises its General Assembly in Rome!

On 15-17 November, AIM in partnership with its Italian member FIMIV will organize in Rome different meetings in the frame of its Extraordinary General Assembly. On Wednesday, AIM members and invited speakers will discuss on youth and mutualism. Leading international experts will talk on Thursday morning about rethinking policy to support sustainable access to pharmaceuticals, and on the balance between […]

10 noviembre 2017

AIM members have different roles in ensuring access to pharmaceuticals

AIM discusses during its general assembly what could be appropriate steps towards sustainable access to pharmaceuticals. But why should AIM members be involved in those discussions? Are payers not just administrative bodies that do exactly what their governments tell them to do? No! AIM members play different important roles in ensuring that their affiliates have, […]

9 noviembre 2017

Sabemos lo que es justo!

The Dutch Minister of Health, Mrs Edith Schippers, brought the topic to the agenda of the European Council last year. The Commission is now trying to find out whether she had a point, whether it is true that prices of pharmaceuticals aren’t fair. Lack of price transparency makes a discussion about this topic difficult. How […]

11 octubre 2017

The Impact of an Ageing Population on the Healthcare workforce

AIM SEMINAR 17 November – Rome The Impact of an Ageing Population on the Healthcare workforce The meeting aims at providing a general picture of the European healthcare workforce today and at the impact with the ageing of populations and the consequent rise in chronic diseases and ill-health in general will have on it. Discusses […]

5 octubre 2017

Press release: Dialogue between EMA and AIM

The AIM Working Group on Pharmaceuticals participated last week in London, at the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in a dialogue between EMA and payer organisations about how to ensure alignment of efforts towards sustainable access to pharmaceuticals. Our joint press release can be found here.

27 septiembre 2017

AIM public statement on the Juncker’s Speech State of the Union 2017

On 13 September 2017, the European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker addressed in his annual Speech on the State of the European Union Members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, in which he also presented his priorities for the future of Europe.

18 septiembre 2017

New Dutch initiative to reduce costs of expensive pharmaceuticals

Dutch hospitals and health insurers will start with a pilot to collectively buy expensive medicines. Next year, negotiations will start for a group of cancer drugs. Cooperation must lead to a stronger negotiating position vis-à-vis pharmaceutical companies. ”Press article “Dutch Insurers and Hospitals join forces”

1 septiembre 2017

AIM Presentation video

AIM presentation video gathers some of its members opinions on the added value of being part of AIM. Watch it Here!

12 julio 2017

AIM Special Briefing – Amberes 2017

The Special Briefing on our statutory meetings, which took place between 28 and 30 June is out! Read it here.

6 julio 2017

Care integration offers opportunities for AIM members to steer necessary change in health delivery

On 30 June, the International Association for Mutual Benefit Societies organised in Antwerp a seminar on integrated care. This discussion was organised to present what AIM members and other organisations are doing in the field, and also introduce participants to the concept of integrated care. Indeed, AIM members do not only reimburse health services. A […]

30 junio 2017

Christian Zahn fue reelegido presidente de AIM

La Asociación Internacional de la Mutualidad (AIM) ha elegido un nuevo Presidium el 29 de junio de 2017. También en los próximos tres años, la asociación será presidida por Christian Zahn. Zahn ha dirigido AIM desde junio de 2014, y fue vicepresidente de la asociación durante tres años.

Big Data opens opportunities for improving healthcare when balanced with the right privacy of personal data

29 June – During its European Affairs Committee in the framework of the XXXVIth General Assembly in Antwerp, AIM, the International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies concluded that Big Data in healthcare gives a lot of opportunities that must be used, in good balance with the rights of patients to privacy of personal data. Data […]

AIM has a new logo!

Looking back at the history of our logo, its evolution since the birth of our association in 1950 is quite obvious. The first publications contained an image of a globe surrounded by people holding hands, which was not really agreed on as official logo but was still used. It represented mutuality as a moral link […]

29 junio 2017

AIM has a new logo!

Looking back at the history of our logo, its evolution since the birth of our association in 1950 is quite obvious. The first publications contained an image of a globe surrounded by people holding hands, which was not really agreed on as official logo but was still used. It represented mutuality as a moral link […]

AIM publishes its Activity Report 2014-2017

AIM publishes the activity report for the last three years, a document which gathers all the activities carried out by the organisation.

La AIM destaca la importancia de las mutuas en la lucha por la cobertura sanitaria universal

La AIM (Asociación Internacional de la Mutualidad) ha organizado una conferencia sobre la cuestión del acceso a la asistencia sanitaria para poblaciones marginadas, entre las que se encuentran los migrantes, los trabajadores del sector informal o poblaciones en zonas remotas. El acto permitió poner de relieve el valor añadido de las mutuas de salud cuando […]

27 junio 2017

AIM President underlines the role of mutuals in the fight against healthcare inequities.

AIM President, Mr. Christian Zahn (Vdek, Germany) opened today a joint session of AIM regional Committees. The meeting gathered mutuals and healthcare funds from all over the world and representatives of the European Agency for Fundamental Rights and of the Ibero-American Association of Social Security to discuss healthcare coverage of individuals living at the margin. […]

AIM organises its General Assembly in Antwerp!

The AIM General Assembly and Board of Directors meeting will take place in Antwerp from 28 to 30 June 2017. The AIM Secretariat has prepared short paragraphs presenting the event’s key meetings. Note that most events are open to AIM members only.

26 mayo 2017

AIM FLASH N°149 – March 2017

26 abril 2017

Time for a proper recognition of social economy entreprises in the EU

This paper lays out AIM members’ position on the key concepts of ‘social economy’ and why mutuals fit in this category and why it is important to have a clear definition. The paper also outlines the specific policy needs of social economy enterprises with a focus on mutuals.

La AIM publica du documento de posición sobre prevención

La AIM publica du documento de posición sobre prevención.

AIM FLASH N°148 – February 2017

EUMHAlliance – Depression: the biggest barrier to workplace well-being

The European Alliance for Mental Health in All Policies, of which AIM is a member, published a Press Release on the occasion of World Health Day. The PR calls for an investment in mental-health promotion, prevention and recovery from mental illness as well as stigma reduction at work. world health day joint statement Clean

24 abril 2017

Time for a proper recognition of social economy enterprises in the EU

On 26 April, AIM published its position on social economy. The paper lays out AIM members’ position on the key concepts of ‘social economy’ and explains why mutuals fit in this category and the importance of a clear definition of the concept. The document also outlines the specific policy needs of social economy enterprises with […]

21 abril 2017

Open letter to the members of the Committee on Culture and Education

On 25 May 2016, the European Commission adopted a proposal to revise the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), which includes provisions governing commercial communications for foods high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS food) and alcoholic beverages to children and minors. Open letter to the members of the Committee on Culture and Education_final

1 abril 2017

AIM comments on the public consultation on excise duties applied to manufactured products

AIM recommends to increase taxation of all tobacco products which, on the other hand, should be taxed in a comparable way as appropriate

26 febrero 2017

AIM submits contribution to EC consultation on HTA

AIM fully supports the idea that, also after the finalization of EUnetHTA Joint Action 3 (in 2020), EU collaboration in the field of Health Technology Assessment remains very important. We submitted therefor today our supportive contribution to the EC consultation on EU collaboration in the field of HTA.

13 febrero 2017

AIM publishes declaration on EDCs

9 February – AIM publishes its declaration on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals demanding an appropriate set of criteria, but also calling on the Commission to raise public awareness on the issue and to come out with a series of evidence-based recommendation to populations and more particularly to vulnerable groups.

AIM adopts position on the Pillar of Social Rights

AIM calls for EU Pillar of Social Rights which contributes to sustainable access to good quality healthcare for all EU citizens in its position adopted on 24 November 2016. PR_PillarSocialRightsAIM_EN PR_PillarSocialRightsAIM_FR PR_PillarSocialRightsAIM_DE PR_PillarSocialRightsAIM_ES

8 diciembre 2016

What about our kids?

30 November 2016, Brussels. A coalition of over 40 European and national health organisations and NGOs has joined forces in a campaign to protect children from commercial communications for alcohol and unhealthy food, mobilising around the ongoing revision of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive

30 noviembre 2016

AIM organises Conference on Financial Regulation

How do mutuals in Europe and the world deal with financial regulation ? All over the world, financial regulations raise the same challenges: the necessity to ensure a balance between the objectives of stability and security for organisations, and the risk to implement too restrictive rules. Mutuals are dealing with regulations which tend to be […]

25 noviembre 2016

AIM and ESIP publish Open Letter on the Standardisation of Health and Social Services

The members of ESIP and AIM, social security organisations, mutuals and health insurance funds, are following with great concern increasing efforts at European…

15 septiembre 2016

Belgian mutuals organise demonstration against TTIP

For many months, Belgian mutuals are mobilized to raise awareness on the dangers of TTIP and CETA for healthcare. Join the demonstration which will take place on 20 September…

Standardisation of Health and Social Services

The members of ESIP and AIM, social security organisations, mutuals and health insurance funds, are following with great concern increasing efforts at European level for standardisation in the field of health and social services

14 septiembre 2016

AIM recommendations on ceta

While in certain areas, the European Union and its Member States would certainly benefit from the “Comprehensive and Economic Free Trade Agreement (CETA)” through

8 julio 2016

Health insurance funds and health mutuals urge clarification of the current exemptions on public services and health services in CETA

Health insurance funds and health mutuals welcome the announcement of European Trade Commissioner

AIM publishes press release and recommendations on CETA

Health insurance funds and health mutuals welcome the announcement of European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström on 5 July 2016 of CETA being a mixed agreement. Nevertheless, we regret the provisional implementation of the agreement. We believe that the current exemptions on public services and health services in CETA are not sufficient. PRESS RELEASE AIM CETA […]

AIM and ESIP sent letter to Commissioner Malmström on TTIP

AIM and ESIP have this week sent a letter to EU Commissioner Malmström concerning the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). It appreciates the progress that has been made in the preparations of TTIP regarding the wording of social security reservations in these agreements. Nevertheless healthcare payers and social security institutions have still some concerns […]

1 julio 2016

Adaptive pathways: Why are we cautious?

In order to improve access to medicines, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recently been merrily pushing towards speeding up marketing authorisation for new medicines. Several projects have been launched: GetReal, ADAPTSMART    

30 junio 2016

AIM is cautious about adaptive pathways

AIM is cautious when ‘Adaptive Pathways’ are concerned. Please find here ten reasons why AIM has concerns.

AIM Position on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

AIM sends out a clear signal today about how important health promotion and disease prevention is. Chair of the AIM Working Group dealing with the topic, Mr Leo Blum says: “More prevention is key to the sustainability of our healthcare systems….  Ensuring universal access to care is more than ever crucial and can only be […]

3 junio 2016

Actes de la Conférence Abidjan 2016

Mars 2016 Considérant que plus de 90% de la population vivant dans des pays à faible revenu ne bénéficie d’aucun droit à une couverture de santé, Considérant qu’une couverture maladie appropriée est le prérequis pour tout développement social et économique et que l’accès à des soins de santé de qualité devrait être un droit fondamental, […]

13 marzo 2016

We welcome Council conclusions on balancing the pharmaceutical system in the EU

17 June 2016 – Social security organisations, mutuals and health insurance funds, members of ESIP and  AIM  warmly  welcome  the  commitment  of  the  Council  towards  a  more  balanced  pharmaceutical system in the EU. « The  Council  has  formalised  concrete  first  steps  to  addressing  the  current  problems threatening  patients  access  to  essential  pharmaceuticals  and  the  sustainability  […]

13 febrero 2016

Retour sur la Conférence d’Abidjan: Présentations et Discours

Retrouvez les discours et les présentations de la conférence sur les perspectives du mouvement mutualiste africain dans le cadre des Couvertures Santé Universelles. Ouverture de la conférence Monsieur Christian Zahn, Président de l’AIM Théopiste BUTARE, Conseiller Protection Sociale, Bureau International du Travail Seydou SISSOUMA, Commissaire en charge du Développement Humain, UEMOA Discours de Monsieur le […]

Mutuals in Europe: Who they are, What they do and why they matter

AIM, together with AMICE (Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe), released a communication document based on a detailed study published by the European Commission entitled: Study on the current situation and prospects of mutuals in Europe. The 600 page study, published in 2012, gives a detailed insight of the specificities, activities and […]

Luxembourgish Minister Schmit: “EU should give mutuals a boost”

Brussels, 15 October 2015 – Mutuals are a special kind of enterprise at the heart of the European social model. They are important contributors to economic growth and financial stability, but they lack legal recognition and are still facing constraints to benefit from the European internal market. The International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies (AIM) […]

13 enero 2016

Time to strengthen the efforts in tackling fraud and waste!

The World Health Organisation considers fraud as one of the ten leading causes of inefficiency in health systems. The average amount of healthcare fraud is estimated to be 6.19% of the global healthcare expenditure for 2013 (or roughly 5.65€ trillion)[1]. These astounding figures resonate even louder in a time when national healthcare systems are put […]

How do healthcare systems guarantee solidarity and accessibility?

Under this heading AIM, the international association of non-profit healthcare payers, will organize on Thursday morning 2 June a conference in The Hague, hosted by “Zorgverzekeraars Nederland”, the Dutch umbrella organisation of healthcare payers and member of AIM. At the occasion of 10 years Dutch Health Insurance Act, the discussion will focus on the question […]

L’AIM organise la conférence internationale mutualiste “Le Pari de la Mutualité pour le XXIe Siècle”!

L’AIM organise avec ses partenaires une conférence internationale les 22 et 23 janvier 2019 à Lomé, au Togo, sur le thème « Le Pari de la Mutualité pour le XXIe Siècle ». Cet évènement aura lieu sous le haut patronage de la Présidence de la République Togolaise et en collaboration avec l’Union Economique et Monétaire […]

3 diciembre 2015

European Social Insurance Platform (ESIP) and Association Internationale de la mutualité (AIM)

The European Social Insurance Platform (ESIP) represents over 40 national statutory social insurance organisations (covering approximately 240 million citizens) in 15 EU Member States and Switzerland, active in the field of health insurance

13 octubre 2015

Brochure about Mutuals in Europe

AIM, together with AMICE (Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe), released a communication document based on a detailed study published by the European Commission entitled: Study on the current situation and prospects of mutuals in Europe. The 600 page study, published in 2012, gives a detailed insight of the specificities, activities and […]

16 junio 2015

AIM-AEIP JOINT POSITION PAPER MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELL-BEING

Mental illnesses are among Europe’s most burdensome yet least addressed groups of diseases. 1 According to estimations by the World Health Organisation (WHO), they affect every fourth citizen at least once during their life and concern more than

1 mayo 2015