URPS: Private Practitioners

Mission

Support

Type of actor

Institutional player

Fields of intervention

Health

Intervention zone

Regional

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What are the URPS for Private Practitioners?

The Regional Unions of Healthcare Professionals – Private Practitioners (URPS-ML) represent private practitioners, advocate for private medical practice, and support innovation and evolving healthcare practices. 

🎯 Tasks

  •  Represent and advocate for the interests of private practitioners
  • Contribute to the organization and development of healthcare services
  • Supporting changes in professional practices
  • Support innovation, experimentation, and initiatives that benefit private practice
  • Promote coordination between healthcare professionals and local stakeholders
  • Act as a source of proposals for healthcare institutions

💡 I have a project—how can contacting an URPS ML help me? 

  • Access a network of private practitioners
  • Receive advice and guidance on medical relevance and real-world use
  • Be connected with specific doctors (for testing, pilot studies, and user feedback)
  • Facilitate real-world testing
  • Be connected with other innovation stakeholders (institutions, startups, support organizations)
  • Benefit from direct communication channels with professionals (email, field liaisons)

🤝 At what stage of my project should I get in touch? 

Ideation phase: Align the idea with the actual needs of private practitioners, guide the project, and avoid usability pitfalls.

Testing/pilot phase: engage with private practitioners, test the solution in real-world conditions, and gather feedback from the field

💸 Do they fund projects?

No.

📖 Practical Guide

Who is the right person to contact?

Each URPS ML has its own point of contact. 

Are there fees for URPS ML services?

No

Can the URPS ML provide individual support for my project?

It all depends on the project.