ICT&health September 18, 2024
The Dutch government has 109 billion euros available for healthcare next year. This was announced during the presentation of the Budget Memorandum on Budget Day ((known in the Netherlands as ‘Prinsjesdag’ when the ‘Miljoenennota’ is presented, marking the start of the new government year). From 2025 onward, the Dutch government aims to make healthcare more accessible and equitable for all citizens. People should be able to live as long as possible in good health, with opportunities to stay (mentally) healthy and fit. In the digital field, the government primarily seeks to address personnel shortages by prioritizing the preconditions for data exchange and the use of generative AI. Sector organizations NVZ, NFU, and Actiz have responded with mixed feelings.
The NVZ...