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PRCA Health – driving excellence in healthcare communications

PRCA Health is a forum for member organisations involved in healthcare communications. Any PRCA member company with an interest in health communications is welcome and encouraged to nominate a representative to PRCA Health.

We are working to raise and enhance the profile and reputation of the healthcare communications industry. We also aim to improve the quality of health PR by sharing ideas, promoting good practice and working together on joint initiatives.

We meet regularly to discuss the latest developments, opportunities and challenges in healthcare communications. Areas of focus include: digital communications; effective working with the ABPI and PMCPA; procurement; and intellectual property.

Our members provide communications support to a broad and diverse client base spanning every aspect of healthcare, including:

The National Health Service
Pharmaceutical industry
Biotechnology industry
Medical device/diagnostic industries
Private health service providers
Professional organisations
Patient groups
Charities and NGOs
Payors

Our objectives

  • Proactively enhance the professional reputation of the healthcare and allied industries
  • Provide an opportunity for dialogue and mutual support between member organisations and to lead the debate to shape the future of the industry
  • Demonstrate the high value to clients and their customers of the value of working with accredited communications experts, uniquely supplied by PRCA member organisations
  • Foster dialogue and cooperation with all regulatory bodies relevant to the delivery of healthcare communications on our clients’ behalf
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