The document discusses the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, outlining its central principles, partnerships, governance, and core mission. The key points are: 1. The Observatory's central principles are to provide comparative analysis of health systems and policies, bridge the gap between evidence and policymaker needs, and develop practical policy options. 2. Partnerships with organizations like WHO and academic institutions are key to bridging this gap and ensuring research is relevant and accessible to policymakers. 3. Governance involves steering committees, independent academic directors, and a dedicated secretariat to ensure credibility and quality. 4. The core mission is supporting evidence-based health policymaking through comprehensive analysis of European health systems

1. The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies: relevance and roles Reinhard Busse & Suszy Lessof

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4. Our basic assumption: Evidence and evaluation for better health systems Active & adequate dissemination

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