Ecosystems in Health and Care - The THCS Podcast

How can health and care systems become more adaptive, resilient, and responsive to the changing needs of people and communities?In this episode of the THCS Podcast, we explore the Ageing Right Care(fully) ARC project, one of the initiatives funded under the European Partnership on Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS). Together with our guest, we discuss the challenges the project seeks to address, the innovative approaches being developed, and the potential for creating sustainable change and impact across health and social care systems. The conversation highlights how the ARC project is generating evidence, fostering collaboration, and supporting the transfer and implementation of solutions that can strengthen system resilience and improve outcomes for citizens. We also reflect on key lessons learned, the importance of cross-country cooperation, and what it takes to translate innovation into sustainable impact.Join us to discover how the ARC project is contributing to the broader ambition of transforming health and care systems across Europe—moving from knowledge to action, and from innovation to impact.Guest in this Episode: Dr. Jodi Sturge, Assistant Professor in Interaction Design at the University of Twente in the Netherlands and principal investigator of the ARC projectTopics covered:The vision and objectives of the ARC project Challenges and opportunities in health and care system transformation Collaboration across countries and disciplines Lessons learned and early insights Transferability, implementation, and sustainability of innovative solutions Contribution to the THCS mission of building resilient, person-centred health and care systems.More info on ARC Project: https://www.arc-project.eu/ Follow and register on our Knowledge Hub: https://knowledgehub.thcspartnership.eu/

What keeps health and care ecosystems alive? It’s not just money. Meet the passionates behind Europe's most human-centered care ecosystems and the beacon elements that make them thrive long-term.Commitment and passion often matter more than funding. This episode of the THCS Podcast builds directly on the WP9 Activity Report’s insights into the identification of 30 ecosystems across Europe. Many of them were not new inventions but existing networks, funded projects, or reference sites. Yet, what makes them transformative is their ability to align strategies, decisions, and actions over time. With Sanna Tuurnas, we introduce the analytical lens of “beacon elements” and why they matter. We then explore 2 successful ecosystems: the Pediatric Palliative Care Unit in Aragon, where compassion and multi-actor commitment redefines support forchildren and families and Mooi Maasvallei in the Netherlands, a dynamic alliance that started small, thrives on open discussions, and fosters a citizen-first design. Our guests are telling a human story of ecosystems held together not by contracts or money, but by trust, persistence,and shared purpose by the passionates who keep them alive.Guests in this Episode:■ Sanna Tuurnas, Expert on Beacon Ecosystem Elements, Tampere University (Finland)■ Fatima Parra, Physician with the Pediatric Palliative Care Unit, Aragon (Spain)■ Pauline Terwijn, CEO of Pantein and Chair of the MooiMaasvallei Ecosystem (Netherlands)Topics in this Episode: ■ Which beacon elements make health and care ecosystems work in the long run■ Why passion, trust, and long-term commitment matter more than funding in sustaining ecosystems■ How the Pediatric Palliative Care Unit in Aragon built an ecosystem around multi-actor commitment for childrenand families■ How Mooi Maasvallei in the Netherlands grew from a small, passion-driven alliance into a citizen-firstcare ecosystem ─•────👉 Follow the THCS Podcast, it really helps the show:▪️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11EcezW9VSuNdgoCcbIi4U▪️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecosystems-in-health-and-care-the-thcs-podcast/id1887092760▪️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THCS-HorizonEU

How can ecosystems support ageing well in Europe? From digital dementia care to community-led initiatives, this episode explores how connection, intergenerational collaboration, and support structures beyond traditionalhealthcare reshape ageing. The conversation highlights ecosystems that are reshaping the way Europe thinks about ageing. Instead of framing old age as decline, these initiatives show how communities, digital tools, and social innovation create autonomy, dignity, andconnection. We explore two cases: the Campania Reference Site, integrating research and care delivery and TeleCareHub in Austria, using digital platforms to support dementia care. Together, they illustrate that ageing well is less about avoiding decline and more about building meaningful connections supported by ecosystems.Guests:▪️Maddalena Illario,University Hospital Federico II, Naples (Italy)▪️Katrin Paldan, Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences, TeleCareHub (Austria) Topics in this Episode: ▪️What “aging well” actually means in practice,beyond healthcare▪️How communities, families, and informalcarers support ageing in everyday life▪️How digital tools and ecosystem modelsconnect research, care, and real-world impact “Old age is not the problem, disconnectionis”, Katrin Paldan 👉 Follow the THCS Podcast on:▪️ Spotify▪️ Apple Podcasts▪️ YouTube

How do health and care ecosystems survive after project funding ends? Experts from Austria, Belgium, and Italy discuss shared value, shared risk, and how pilots evolve into sustainable health and care ecosystems in Europe.In this episode of the THCS Podcast – Ecosystems inHealth and Care, we explore how ecosystems move beyond fragmented innovation toward sustainable collaboration built on shared value, shared risk, and shared accountability.Together with Gerda Geyer (FFG, WP9 Lead, Austria),Johan Moyersoen (expert on value-based business models, Belgium), and Riccardo Farina (TrentinoSalute4.0 / TreC+ model, Trentino, Italy), we discuss what enables ecosystems to evolve from emerging initiatives to lasting structures that transform health and care systems. From governance and business models to real-world ecosystem practice, this episode looks at what it truly takes to sustain collaboration, balance value and risk among partners, and turn promising pilots into long-term systemic impact.Topics in this episode:→Moving from projects to sustainable ecosystems→Value-based business models and shared accountability→ From emerging to beacon ecosystems→The TrentinoSalute4.0 / TreC+ model as a real-world exampleGuests:→Gerda Geyer – FFG, THCS WP9 Lead (Austria)→ Johan Moyersoen – Founding partner of the Impact Licensing Initiative and senior expert in integrated business models (Belgium)→ Riccardo Farina – TrentinoSalute4.0, main outcome TreC+Model (Italy)