From its inception, the ICS assumed the functions of the former INSALUD, which, among others, included the management of hospitals and primary care and out-of-hospital care centers of the Social Security. It also assumed the coordination of health services with entities that were not owned by the Administration.
The Associazione Italiana di Oncologia Medica (AIOM) is a prominent Italian organization dedicated to advancing medical oncology since 1973. It focuses on prevention, personalized care, and multidisciplinary strategies in cancer treatment, while also providing clinical guidelines and resources for healthcare professionals.
The Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany (AWMF) is an umbrella organization of over 150 societies, and advises the government of the Federal Republic of Germany as well as the governments of the German federal countries in all topics of scientific medicine and medical research and classification.
The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) has been a leader in cancer research for over 60 years, boasting a network of over 3,800 members across 50+ countries. With 100+ active studies and 250+ experts, EORTC focuses on improving cancer treatment through clinical trials and guidelines.