ICT&health January 22, 2025
Across the globe, healthcare systems face mounting pressure from rising costs, aging populations, and workforce shortages. Yet, innovative approaches from the Netherlands provide a glimpse of a more sustainable future. By focusing on value-based care, personalized treatment, and technological advancements, we can create healthcare systems that deliver better outcomes at lower costs. Here’s how pioneering efforts in Nijmegen, Hamburg, and Leiden are leading the way.
The Problem with Current Systems
Healthcare systems worldwide often incentivize quantity over quality. In the Netherlands, mandatory insurance and regulated premiums contribute to one of the best healthcare systems globally. However, reimbursement models like Diagnosis-Treatment Combinations (DBCs) reward providers based on services rendered, not outcomes achieved. This approach can lead to inefficiencies, overtreatment, and a...
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