IDAP, the IFPMA’s vision of innovation development and access pathways

The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations proposed the IDAP (Innovation Development and Access Pathway) framework to streamline and, as far as possible, harmonise pathways for ensuring rapid authorisation and access to innovative medicines and vaccines, taking into account the specific characteristics of different countries.

The EU Commission’s Study on the deployment of AI in healthcare

The DG Santé published in August 2025 a very detailed study on issues to be solved to ensure the swift implementation of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The study provides a thorough analyses of the current deployment of AI systems from technical, clinical, regulatory and societal perspectives, offering suggestions on how to address open issues