The Ethical Principles in Health Care (EPiHC) were developed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and are managed by an independent Secretariat.

The aim is to provide a “compass” to help healthcare actors deal with the challenges of the healthcare landscape and “help providers make a stronger contribution to the lives of their patients, their staff, the environment, and the communities they serve.” Its scope covers private healthcare providers, payors and investors.

The mission of the Inter-American Coalition for Business Ethics in the Medical Technology Sector is to realise full implementation of the Bogotá Principles across the Americas. The Bogotá Principles were launched in 2017 to promote high-standard international ethical business practices for all stakeholders in the western hemisphere that operate within or interact with the medical technology sector. 

The scope covers:

The Australian Ethical Health Alliance (AEHA) was formed in April 2019 to oversee implementation of the Australian Consensus Framework for Ethical Collaboration in the Healthcare Sector. This is a consensus of shared values and ethical principles that form the basis of collaboration and interaction among organisations in the Australian healthcare sector. The sector-led initiative has 70+ member organisations representing:

The Consensus Framework for Ethical Collaboration was established in 2014 as a platform for ethical collaboration between patients’ organisations, healthcare professionals and the pharmaceutical industry. The ultimate aim is to improve the quality of patient care. 

It has four overarching principles: 

• Put Patients First
• Support Ethical Research and Innovation
• Ensure Independence and Ethical Conduct
• Promote Transparency and Accountability

The Consensus Framework is supported by:

This Business Ethics for APEC SMEs Initiative is a public-private partnership with the aim of strengthening ethical business practices in the medical device and biopharmaceutical sectors. It is overseen by the US Department of Commerce and is supported by member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC).