A conversation about EU's healthcare resilience and innovation with Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, Philips

In this thought leadership interview, Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, Vice President and Global Head of Government and Public Affairs at Philips, shares his vision for the future of European healthcare. He explains why health should be seen as an investment rather than a cost, and how digitization and AI can help create more equitable, resilient systems amid workforce shortages and an aging population. The discussion explores:

- The role of the European Health Data Space in unlocking innovation and competitiveness.
- Why cardiovascular health could redefine care delivery and prevention strategies.
- How regulatory reform and better funding coordination are critical to Europe’s ambition to lead in medtech and pharma.

Watch the full interview to learn how Europe can turn ambition into action and secure the health of its citizens for decades to come.