Dealing with no shows in medical practice: How missed appointments affect the healthcare system and ways to address it

No-shows or missed medical appointments have been a thorn in the side for many health professionals, all over the world for many years. A lot of research has been conducted into the problem and various solutions are being applied. Think of all kinds of messages in the waiting room or a no-show fee. In several … Read more

Reimbursement of medical apps in Belgium: this is how it’s arranged as of 1 October 2023

Reimbursement of medical apps

Starting from 1 October, a new procedure for reimbursement of medical apps is in effect in Belgium. Inspired by the previous ‘mobile health pyramid’, the new procedure concentrates on integrating medical mobile health apps into the healthcare process. Key updates include: a stronger emphasis on integrating the app into a care pathway RIZIV’s vision for this … Read more