Health Insurance at the heart of SANTEXPO 2026: an event dedicated to the challenges of the healthcare system

The SANTEXPO 2025 fair is shaping up to be a key moment for all stakeholders in the French healthcare system. With a rich and diverse program, this health event highlights the efforts of Health Insurance and its partners to meet the contemporary challenges of the sector. Access to care, prevention, ecological transition, and medical innovation are among the main themes addressed. Through dedicated interventions and innovative demonstrations, the 2025 edition aims to foster an in-depth dialogue among actors in the medico-social field, healthcare facilities, industry leaders, and public authorities. The Health Insurance, a pivotal player in social protection, actively participates in supporting ongoing healthcare reform while promoting digital health, the relevance of care, and the prevention of occupational risks.

The three days of this exhibition are thus focused on a decisive action in favor of a more inclusive, efficient, and responsible healthcare system, with particular attention to the quality of health services and the integration of digital technologies into medical practice. Secure digital services, such as those offered within the Mon Espace Santé catalog, are highlighted and analyzed through a series of meetings and demonstrations. More than just a simple event, SANTEXPO 2025 is a vehicle for exchanges and strategic convergences that outline the future of health in France.

Summary :

• The priorities and issues supported by Health Insurance at SANTEXPO 2025
• The central role of digital innovation and the Mon Espace Santé service
• Access to care for vulnerable populations
• Prevention, an essential lever in healthcare reform
• Ecological transition and health: a necessary commitment
• Experiments and tools dedicated to the proper use of health resources
• Interventions and meetings around occupational risks in facilities
• Perspectives and collaborations serving a more responsible system

The priorities and issues supported by Health Insurance at SANTEXPO 2025

At the heart of SANTEXPO 2025, Health Insurance is deploying a strategy focused on several major axes aimed at improving the healthcare system in France. While challenges related to funding, efficiency, and quality of care remain central concerns, this institution positions itself as a key supporter of healthcare facilities and medical professionals.

One of the major issues highlighted is access to care for all populations, especially persons with disabilities facing numerous barriers. Health Insurance thus proposes a comprehensive set of solutions to facilitate and secure this pathway, in collaboration with social and territorial actors.

Furthermore, the proper use of resources, whether medications or medical services, is a crucial area of work. Greater attention is paid to the relevance of care in order to limit unnecessary expenses and ensure the sustainability of social protection. This approach clearly aligns with a renewed commitment to medical innovation, including the deployment of digital health, often emphasized during exchanges with experts at the fair.

Another priority: ecological transition, now considered an indispensable parameter in healthcare reform. Health Insurance invests in projects aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of healthcare facilities. Concrete actions such as promoting responsible purchasing and preventing environmental risks in hospitals are highlighted.

These priorities are illustrated by a rich program that includes demonstrations of new applications as well as training and awareness sessions. The Health Insurance stand, located at booth G34 in the “Institutions & Services” sector, serves as a hub for exchanges to enhance professionals’ skills and meet the evolving sector needs.

Some key points highlighted during the event :

• ✔️ Facilitating access to care for all 🏥
• ✔️ Supporting digital transformation 💻
• ✔️ Promoting the proper use of medical resources 💊
• ✔️ Raising awareness of environmental issues 🌿
• ✔️ Increased prevention of occupational risks ⚠️

Strategic Axes	Description	Concrete Examples
Inclusive access to care	Programs to facilitate the pathways of vulnerable patients	Dispositives for persons with disabilities
Digital health	Development and securing of digital services	Mon Espace Santé catalog, certified apps
Proper use of resources	Optimization of prescriptions and services	Data visualization tools VISUCHIR, VisuBiosim-ES
Ecological transition	Reducing environmental impact	Sustainable purchasing campaigns, waste management
Risk prevention	Training and awareness for professional work	Specific programs within facilities

It should be noted that the commitment of the Health Insurance at this fair is part of a national context, emphasizing the essential role of social protection in the face of complex demographic and economic challenges, as illustrated by the report on the recent health expenditure reform.

The central role of digital innovation and the Mon Espace Santé service in the health system

Digital technology now acts as an essential lever for transforming and modernizing the healthcare system. At SANTEXPO 2025, Health Insurance highlights the deployment of secure and ethical digital tools, aligned with the objectives set by healthcare reform.

The Mon Espace Santé service embodies this dynamic: it is an official and certified digital services catalog, ensuring transparency and data security. These tools facilitate management of medical records, access to telemedicine services, and communication between patients and professionals. Health Insurance, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Digital Health Agency, and several operators, continuously works to improve this system.

A specific program, including an AGORA and an Experts pathway, has been organized to inform and train participants about the processes for referencing digital solutions in this catalog. This initiative helps prevent the proliferation of non-compliant applications that could threaten data confidentiality or medical quality.

Some major benefits of Mon Espace Santé :

• 🌐 Secure centralization of medical information
• 📲 Simplified access to telemedicine and related services
• 🔒 Guaranteed confidentiality and compliance with GDPR standards
• ⚙️ Partnerships and collaboration among sector actors
• 👥 Inclusion of patient voices via France Assos Santé

Key features	Description	Impact on the system
Management of medical records	Secure storage and access to medical history	Better continuity of care
Telemedicine	Remote consultations and follow-up	Improved access to care, especially in rural areas
Application referencing	Rigorous selection ensuring quality and security	Increased trust among professionals and users
Intuitive user interface	Creating an accessible tool for all users	Reducing digital inequalities

The issues related to this catalog go beyond the technical scope. They also involve a cultural transformation of the healthcare system toward greater transparency, efficiency, and equity. By positioning itself at the center of this evolution, the Health Insurance emphasizes the importance of these tools for ongoing health reform, supported by the Ministry of Health and the professional community.

Access to care for vulnerable populations: a major challenge at SANTEXPO

Ensuring equitable access to health services for all remains a major challenge, especially for persons with disabilities or living in fragile areas. Health Insurance invests in targeted actions to reduce these inequalities.

The patient record, through Mon Espace Santé, is evolving as a concrete lever to facilitate care pathways. Its ability to gather medical data and simplify administrative procedures helps better support users. In parallel, specific devices co-designed with territorial stakeholders aim to improve care for people with disabilities, promoting a supportive multi-actor network.

Obstacles that remain are numerous :

• 🛑 Difficulties related to the physical accessibility of medical facilities
• 🛑 Lack of suitable information on available services
• 🛑 Complexity of administrative procedures for beneficiaries
• 🛑 Limitations related to the coordination of multidisciplinary care

Face to these challenges, the Health Insurance offers integrated responses such as :

• ✔️ Training and awareness of healthcare professionals
• ✔️ Support for innovation in personalized assistive devices
• ✔️ Development of digital tools adapted to disabilities
• ✔️ Strengthening partnerships with medico-social establishments

Issues	Proposed solutions	Expected impact
Inaccessibility of venues	Adaptations and inclusive digital communication	Better attendance and easier access
Lack of coordination of care/services	Implementation of coordinated networks and shared records	Enhanced follow-up and improved care quality
Complex procedures	Personalized administrative support	Reduced errors and faster processing times

These initiatives demonstrate a clear will for inclusion so that health reform is not just a slogan, but a concrete project to improve the system. More information on these programs is available on the official website of the Health Insurance.

Prevention, an indispensable lever in healthcare reform

Prevention remains a fundamental pillar of the healthcare system, often criticized for its lack of effective visibility in care organization. At SANTEXPO 2025, the Health Insurance affirms its determination to strengthen prevention, particularly in health and medico-social establishments.

It acts at several levels :

• 🩺 Primary prevention, through information and awareness of health risks
• 🦺 Secondary prevention, through early detection and monitoring of pathologies
• 🛡️ Tertiary prevention, aimed at limiting recurrence and improving quality of life

These actions are part of a global approach to optimize resource utilization and reduce costs related to preventable complications. Occupational risk prevention is also an integral part of this initiative, addressing the risk of exceeding safety limits in some facilities.

Innovative programs are presented during the fair, such as :

• ✔️ Targeted information campaigns on risk factors
• ✔️ Digital tools for personalized patient monitoring
• ✔️ Training of teams in hygiene and safety
• ✔️ Partnerships with industry players to reduce chemical exposure

Type of prevention	Tools and actions	Benefits for the system
Primary prevention	Workshops, multimedia supports, campaigns & social networks	Reduction in the occurrence of pathologies
Secondary prevention	Organized screening, regular check-ups	Rapid diagnosis and better management
Tertiary prevention	Rehabilitation and support programs	Decrease in rehospitalizations

By strengthening prevention, the Health Insurance asserts its role in healthcare reform. Prevention is also a lever for reducing inequalities, with a direct impact on the system’s sustainability and the quality of health services offered.

Ecological transition and health: a necessary commitment for the future

The ecological transition is today a major challenge for the healthcare system. The Health Insurance actively participates in this dynamic by engaging in debates and actions proposed at SANTEXPO 2025.

The constant increase in energy consumption and waste production in facilities pose a risk of ecological overshoot. Measures recommended include :

• 🌍 Optimization of responsible purchasing
• 🌱 Reduction and sorting of medical waste
• ⚡️ Implementation of effective energy management
• 🔄 Encouragement of ecological innovations in the sector

Health Insurance presents several exemplary initiatives in this area, including :

• ✔️ A collaborative platform for best ecological practices
• ✔️ Trainings for healthcare facility managers
• ✔️ Educational materials dedicated to staff awareness
• ✔️ Rigorous monitoring of environmental indicators

Ecological actions	Description	Expected impacts
Responsible purchasing	Prioritizing engaged and local suppliers	Reduction of carbon footprint
Waste management	Sorting, recycling, safe disposal	Reduction of environmental risks
Training and awareness	Programs for hospital staff	Better adoption of sustainable practices
Green innovation	Promotion of less polluting technologies	Continuous improvement of ecological performance

These actions are implemented in a context where sustainable development is gradually becoming an essential criterion for evaluating and funding healthcare facilities. The Health Insurance, as a key partner, is committed to encouraging a more responsible system that cares about its environmental impact, a point that aligns with the directives proposed by the organizers of the fair.

Experiments and tools dedicated to the proper use of health resources

The proper use of resources is a key issue for controlling costs within the healthcare system and ensuring its sustainability. The Health Insurance invests in developing decision-support tools and monitoring solutions, showcased at SANTEXPO 2025, to guide professionals toward justified and relevant medical practices.

Among these tools are data visualization applications such as VISUCHIR and VisuBiosim-ES, which enable precise monitoring of hospital prescriptions, especially for biosimilar medications. These instruments give professionals better visibility into medical practices and help combat inappropriate prescribing, a major factor identified in expense drift.

The implementation of such solutions results in :

• 📊 Real-time monitoring of prescription trends
• 🔍 Rapid identification of anomalies
• 📈 Optimization of patient pathways
• 🤝 Facilitation of coordination among hospital actors

Tools	Functions	Benefits
VISUCHIR	Real-time analysis of surgical data	Improvement of intervention quality
VisuBiosim-ES	Monitoring prescriptions of biosimilar medications	Cost reduction related to treatments
Mobile applications	Decision support in urban and hospital settings	Better relevance of care
Shared dashboards	Centralization of key indicators	Facilitated strategic management

Beyond tools, these experiments reflect a strong desire to involve professionals in a collaborative approach to proper resource use, aligned with recent Senate recommendations on health expenditure control. This approach also helps increase user trust and reduce insurance fraud, a point highlighted during sessions that mention specific cases of recently detected fraud.

Interventions and meetings around occupational risks in facilities

Occupational risks in healthcare environments are a major issue for safety and quality of health services. At SANTEXPO 2025, the Health Insurance emphasizes risk prevention, especially in healthcare and medico-social facilities.

This risk includes :

• ⚠️ Work accidents related to handling and repetitive gestures
• ⚠️ Exposure to infectious agents
• ⚠️ Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and occupational stress
• ⚠️ Psychosocial risks (RPS) related to workload

A series of debates, workshops, and training sessions are organized to raise awareness among all actors. Demonstrations also allow testing of innovative equipment designed to reduce these risks.

The Health Insurance supports facilities in :

• ✔️ Analyzing working conditions
• ✔️ Implementing ergonomic solutions
• ✔️ Setting up targeted prevention programs
• ✔️ Rigorous monitoring of occupational health indicators

Identified Risks	Proposed Solutions	Advantages for Staff
Handling and repetitive gestures	Ergonomic equipment and dedicated training	Reduced injuries and fatigue
Exposure to infectious agents	Strict protocols and protective equipment	Enhanced health safety
MSDs and occupational stress	Stress management programs and regular breaks	Better well-being and productivity
Psychosocial risks	Psychological support and mediation	A more peaceful work environment

Sharing experiences at SANTEXPO reflects increased awareness and a genuine willingness to act to sustainably improve working conditions. This topic is supported by strengthened collaboration with government agencies and social partners, within a shared social protection approach.

Perspectives and collaborations serving a more responsible healthcare system

The increasing complexity of issues related to the healthcare system requires coordinated and collaborative action. The 2025 edition of SANTEXPO highlights this need, bringing together various actors committed to building a more responsible and sustainable future under one roof.

Institutional, industrial, association, and scientific partnerships are already established to develop suitable solutions. The Health Insurance acts as a facilitator and initiator within this evolving ecosystem.

Among notable cooperation axes are :

• 🤝 Data sharing and best practices
• 🤝 Co-developing tools and common standards
• 🤝 Commitments for prevention and quality
• 🤝 Joint initiatives to reduce inequalities
• 🤝 Support for legal and regulatory innovations

Collaborators	Type of collaboration	Project examples
Ministry of Health	Public policy leadership	Deployment of Mon Espace Santé, national campaigns
GIE SESAM-Vitale	Development of digital services	Secure platforms and GDPR compliance
France Assos Santé	Representation of users	Citizen consultations and user feedback
Medical Industries	Medical innovation	Launches of innovative devices and solutions

The collective momentum built during this fair provides a solid foundation to embed reforms durably and meet the expectations of professionals and users. This momentum is further supported by numerous feedback from experts and researchers present on-site, illustrating the richness of exchanges that establish SANTEXPO 2025 as a benchmark event in the health and medico-social sector.

FAQ about the role of the Health Insurance at SANTEXPO 2025

1. What are the main objectives of the Health Insurance at SANTEXPO?
   Their main goals are to promote a more inclusive healthcare system, encourage digital innovation, and improve prevention and resource management.
2. How does Mon Espace Santé contribute to healthcare reform?
   This digital catalog centralizes health services, facilitates access to care, and ensures data security according to GDPR standards.
3. What actions are being taken to improve care access for persons with disabilities?
   The Health Insurance develops territorial partnerships, trains professionals, and adapts digital tools for better inclusion.
4. What are the flagship tools for proper resource use presented at SANTEXPO?
   The VISUCHIR and VisuBiosim-ES applications offer precise prescription monitoring to enhance relevance and control expenses.
5. How is ecological transition integrated into the Health Insurance’s strategy?
   It is reflected in policies for sustainable purchasing, responsible waste management, and the promotion of ecological innovations within healthcare facilities.

Source: www.assurance-maladie.ameli.fr