Newsletter 01/2026

Let us begin the new year by wishing you and your loved ones good health and a successful year 2026.

At the end of 2025, elections were held for the Society’s Board and Supervisory Board. Since we encountered issues with postal delivery of ballot papers to most members, we agreed with the SLS Secretariat to conduct electronic elections, in which the majority of members ultimately participated. We thank all who took part.

The following members were elected to the SSTaDZ Board:

MUDr. Vladimír Dvorový, MPH
Ing. Ľuboš Petrík
MUDr. Beáta Havelková, MPH, MBA, LL.M
MUDr. Pavol Martanovič
Ing. Ján Dubaj – by draw

The following substitute members were elected to the SSTaDZ Board:

MUDr. Daniel Chovan, MPH – by draw
MUDr. Monika Palušková, PhD., MPH, MBA, LL.M – by draw

The following members were elected to the SSTaDZ Supervisory Board:

prof. PhDr. Mgr. Róbert Babeľa, PhD., MBA, MSc.
Mgr. Milan Ševčík
Ing. Martin Caudt

The following substitute member was elected to the SSTaDZ Supervisory Board:

MUDr., Ing. René Molnár – by draw

The drawing of lots was applied in cases where multiple candidates received the same number of votes.

The term of office for both the Board and the Supervisory Board will run from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029.

The priorities for the upcoming period, as defined by the Board at its first meeting, will be:

• Reviewing and contributing to the creation of a new list of healthcare procedures in the section dedicated to telemedicine, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic.
• Participation in the Ministry of Health’s project focused on developing the concept and principles of telemedicine in Slovakia, involving experts from the World Bank, health insurance companies, and key stakeholders.
• Preparation of the Telemedicine 2026 Conference: a one‑day event covering key topics in clinical practice, legislation, reimbursement, healthcare organization, research, and practical implementation of telemedicine and artificial intelligence solutions. The event will take place in Bratislava, will be accredited, and will be priced to be accessible to a wide audience.

We believe that in 2026 we will be able to share positive developments in telemedicine and its application in Slovakia with you, and above all, collaborate with you on new solutions, clinical research, and innovation. We are very much looking forward to your active participation in the conference, which we hope will provide a space for exchanging experience and for friendly meetings and discussions.

Vladimír Dvorový, Ľuboš Petrík, Beáta Havelková, Ján Dubaj, Pavol Martanovič