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'''AIM, the International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies''' '''(Association Internationale de la Mutualité)''' represents health mutual benefit societies (mutuals) and health insurance funds in Europe and |
'''AIM, the International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies''' '''(Association Internationale de la Mutualité)''' represents [[health]] mutual benefit societies (mutuals) and [[health insurance]] funds in [[Europe]] and worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AIM: About AIM |url=http://www.aim-mutual.org/about-aim/ |website=www.aim-mutual.org |accessdate=11 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151202080135/http://www.aim-mutual.org/about-aim/ |archivedate= 2 December 2015 }}</ref> It was founded in 1950<ref>{{cite book|last1=Simon|first1=Michel|title=" D'hier à aujourd'hui " , AIM 1950–2000. Liber Memorialis|date=2000|publisher=AIM|location=Bruxelles|page=11 to 34}}</ref> and is based in [[Brussels]]. |
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Through its 61 members from 27 countries, health coverage is provided to over 200 |
Through its 61 members from 27 countries, health coverage is provided to over 200 million people in the [[world]] and to 160 million in [[Europe]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Association internationale de la mutualité (AIM)|url = http://www.alternatives-economiques.fr/association-internationale-de-la-mutualite-aim-_fr_art_223_31113.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120606125908/http://www.alternatives-economiques.fr/association-internationale-de-la-mutualite-aim-_fr_art_223_31113.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = 6 June 2012|website = www.alternatives-economiques.fr|accessdate = 11 December 2015}}</ref> Its members manage compulsory and/or voluntary health insurance and some deliver [[Health care|healthcare]] and social services through their own facilities.<ref>Archambault, Edith, Mutual organizations, mutual soci |
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eties, in: International Encyclopedia of Civil Society, |
eties, in: International Encyclopedia of Civil Society, |
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Anheier H. and Toepler S. (Ed.), 2009. |
Anheier H. and Toepler S. (Ed.), 2009.</ref> |
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As an international association, AIM is present in Europe, Latin America, Africa and |
As an international association, AIM is present in Europe, [[Latin America]], [[Africa]] and the [[Middle East]]. |
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! AIM !! Association Internationale de la Mutualité |
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== AIM's history == |
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AIM was founded in January 1950 at the General Assembly in Paris under the French legal form of Association. By that time, the Association had its headquarters in Geneva. |
AIM was founded in January 1950 at the General Assembly in [[Paris]] under the French legal form of Association. By that time, the Association had its headquarters in [[Geneva]]. |
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Its official statutory name |
Its official statutory name "Association Internationale de la Mutualité" therefore dates back to 1950. Its headquarters were transferred from [[Geneva]] to Brussels in 1998.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} |
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In 2008 AIM changed legal status: it went from an Association under French law to an Association with non-profit orientation under Belgian Law (ASBL). |
In 2008 AIM changed legal status: it went from an Association under French law to an Association with non-profit orientation under Belgian Law (ASBL). |
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The objective of the association in 1950 |
The objective of the association in 1950 was–and still is–to defend mutuals’ interests. Among its members are (umbrella organisations of) healthcare mutual, but also other not-for-profit providers of healthcare coverage and national health funds. |
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AIM’s |
AIM’s presidents <ref>{{cite book|last1=Simon|first1=Michel|title=" D'hier à aujourd'hui " , AIM 1950–2000. Liber Memorialis|date=2000|publisher=AIM|location=Bruxelles}}</ref> |
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2014 – until now: Christian Zahn (DE, Vdek) |
* 2014 – until now: Christian Zahn (DE, [[:de:Verband der Ersatzkassen|Vdek]]) |
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* 2011–2014: Jean-Philippe Huchet (FR, [[:fr:Fédération nationale de la mutualité française|FNMF]]) |
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* 2007–2011: Willi Budde (DE, [[:de:Betriebskrankenkasse|BKK]]) |
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* 2005–2007: Maurice Duranton (FR, [[:fr:Fédération nationale de la mutualité française|FNMF]]) |
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* 2002–2005: Ron Hendriks (NL, [[:nl:Zorgverzekering (Nederland)|ZN]]) |
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* 2000–2002: Ueli Müller (CH, KSK/CAMS – Concordat des Assureurs-maladie Suisses) |
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* 1999–2000: Michel Schmitz (LU, CSM, ad interim President) |
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* 1993–1999: Geert Jan Hamilton (NL, [[:nl:Zorgverzekering (Nederland)|ZN]]) |
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⚫ | AIM works with European and international institutions to promote universal access to healthcare and health protection based on solidarity and [[democracy]] according to the principles of its members. It is also a platform for exchange of best practises within its members. AIM defends the specificity of the mutual model of social and solidarity economy and encourages social innovation. It is a member of Social Economy Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Social Economy Europe|url = http://www.socialeconomy.eu.org/spip.php?rubrique217|website = www.socialeconomy.eu.org|accessdate = 11 December 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151222113524/http://www.socialeconomy.eu.org/spip.php?rubrique217|archive-date = 22 December 2015|url-status = dead}}</ref> |
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1993-1999: Geert Jan Hamilton (NL, ZN) |
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and prospects of mutuals in Europe . Panteia. Brussels {{cite web|url=http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/sme/files/mutuals/prospects_mutuals_fin_en.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-01-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130824210011/http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/sme/files/mutuals/prospects_mutuals_fin_en.pdf |archivedate=24 August 2013 }}</ref> |
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⚫ | AIM works with European and international institutions to promote universal access to healthcare and health protection based on solidarity and democracy according to the principles of its members. It is also a platform for exchange of best practises within its members. AIM defends the |
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and prospects of mutuals in Europe . Panteia. Brussels http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/sme/files/mutuals/prospects_mutuals_fin_en.pdf</ref> |
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* Democracy: our members involve their own members in deciding upon services, setting subscriptions and in the governance of their mutuals. |
* Democracy: our members involve their own members in deciding upon services, setting subscriptions and in the governance of their mutuals. |
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* Not-for-profit orientation: according to their statutes, AIM's members reinvest any surplus in the benefit of their members. |
* Not-for-profit orientation: according to their statutes, AIM's members reinvest any surplus in the benefit of their members. |
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== AIM's activities == |
== AIM's activities == |
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AIM works on several subjects: health, insurance, social economy, disease prevention, education, healthy ageing, pension |
AIM works on several subjects: health, insurance, social economy, [[preventive healthcare|disease prevention]], [[education]], healthy ageing, pension and fraud in healthcare. To cover all the topics, 12 working groups gather national experts to discuss the issues relevant for its members. |
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The |
The Working Groups are the following:<ref>{{Cite web|title=AIM: European Region |url=http://www.aim-mutual.org/working-groups-by-region/european-region/ |website=www.aim-mutual.org |accessdate=11 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222081359/http://www.aim-mutual.org/working-groups-by-region/european-region/ |archivedate=22 December 2015 }}</ref> |
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*European Affairs |
*European Affairs |
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*Health Systems Reform |
*Health Systems Reform |
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*Disease Management/ eHealth |
*Disease Management/ [[eHealth]] |
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*Long Term Care / Healthy Ageing |
*Long Term Care / Healthy Ageing |
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*Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices |
*Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices |
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*Pensions |
*Pensions |
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*Environment and Health |
*Environment and Health |
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*Fraud |
*[[Fraud]] |
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*Education and E-learning Working Group |
*Education and E-learning Working Group |
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*Disease Prevention |
*Disease Prevention |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://www.aim-mutual.org www.aim-mutual.org] |
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[[Mutual Society]] |
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[[Universal health care]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:11, 23 August 2022
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AIM, the International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies (Association Internationale de la Mutualité) represents health mutual benefit societies (mutuals) and health insurance funds in Europe and worldwide.[1] It was founded in 1950[2] and is based in Brussels.
Through its 61 members from 27 countries, health coverage is provided to over 200 million people in the world and to 160 million in Europe.[3] Its members manage compulsory and/or voluntary health insurance and some deliver healthcare and social services through their own facilities.[4] As an international association, AIM is present in Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.
AIM | Association Internationale de la Mutualité – International Association of Mutual Benefit societies |
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Legal Form | Non-profit association under Belgian law |
Mission | Representing health insurance funds and health mutuals in Europe and in the world |
Foundation | 1950 in Paris |
Headquarters | Brussels |
Website | http://www.aim-mutual.org/healthcare-and-social-benefit-for-all/ |
AIM's history[edit]
AIM was founded in January 1950 at the General Assembly in Paris under the French legal form of Association. By that time, the Association had its headquarters in Geneva. Its official statutory name "Association Internationale de la Mutualité" therefore dates back to 1950. Its headquarters were transferred from Geneva to Brussels in 1998.[citation needed] In 2008 AIM changed legal status: it went from an Association under French law to an Association with non-profit orientation under Belgian Law (ASBL). The objective of the association in 1950 was–and still is–to defend mutuals’ interests. Among its members are (umbrella organisations of) healthcare mutual, but also other not-for-profit providers of healthcare coverage and national health funds.
AIM’s presidents [5]
- 2014 – until now: Christian Zahn (DE, Vdek)
- 2011–2014: Jean-Philippe Huchet (FR, FNMF)
- 2007–2011: Willi Budde (DE, BKK)
- 2005–2007: Maurice Duranton (FR, FNMF)
- 2002–2005: Ron Hendriks (NL, ZN)
- 2000–2002: Ueli Müller (CH, KSK/CAMS – Concordat des Assureurs-maladie Suisses)
- 1999–2000: Michel Schmitz (LU, CSM, ad interim President)
- 1993–1999: Geert Jan Hamilton (NL, ZN)
- 1978–1993: Robert Van den Heuvel (BE, ANMC)
- 1965–1978: Louis Van Helshoecht (BE, ANMC)
- 1950–1965: Otto Schmid (CH, KSK)
AIM's Missions as International Association[edit]
AIM works with European and international institutions to promote universal access to healthcare and health protection based on solidarity and democracy according to the principles of its members. It is also a platform for exchange of best practises within its members. AIM defends the specificity of the mutual model of social and solidarity economy and encourages social innovation. It is a member of Social Economy Europe.[6]
AIM members share the mutual values of solidarity and democracy and the principle of not-for-profit orientation[7]
- Solidarity: AIM members protect their own members without any discrimination on grounds of age or state of health.[8]
- Democracy: our members involve their own members in deciding upon services, setting subscriptions and in the governance of their mutuals.
- Not-for-profit orientation: according to their statutes, AIM's members reinvest any surplus in the benefit of their members.
AIM's activities[edit]
AIM works on several subjects: health, insurance, social economy, disease prevention, education, healthy ageing, pension and fraud in healthcare. To cover all the topics, 12 working groups gather national experts to discuss the issues relevant for its members.
The Working Groups are the following:[9]
- European Affairs
- Health Systems Reform
- Disease Management/ eHealth
- Long Term Care / Healthy Ageing
- Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
- Health Technology Assessment
- Mutual Values
- Pensions
- Environment and Health
- Fraud
- Education and E-learning Working Group
- Disease Prevention
References[edit]
- ^ "AIM: About AIM". www.aim-mutual.org. Archived from the original on 2 December 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ Simon, Michel (2000). " D'hier à aujourd'hui " , AIM 1950–2000. Liber Memorialis. Bruxelles: AIM. p. 11 to 34.
- ^ "Association internationale de la mutualité (AIM)". www.alternatives-economiques.fr. Archived from the original on 6 June 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ Archambault, Edith, Mutual organizations, mutual soci eties, in: International Encyclopedia of Civil Society, Anheier H. and Toepler S. (Ed.), 2009.
- ^ Simon, Michel (2000). " D'hier à aujourd'hui " , AIM 1950–2000. Liber Memorialis. Bruxelles: AIM.
- ^ "Social Economy Europe". www.socialeconomy.eu.org. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ European Commission (2012). Study on the current situation
and prospects of mutuals in Europe . Panteia. Brussels "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 August 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ European Commission, Consultation document: Mutual Societies in an enlarged Europe, 3 October 2003
- ^ "AIM: European Region". www.aim-mutual.org. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.