Our mentorship program: expertise, process and skills for managers in health care, farma and insurances

A mentor serves as a reliable guide, offering sector expertise, as well as sharing personal and professional experiences and network.   Unlike coaching, which is more focused on behavior change by the coachee, mentoring is more commonly used for new employees, new roles, or as a way to provide inspiration and out-of-the-box thinking to top … Read more

The top 10 most active venture capital investors in Belgian healthtech in 2023

Top10 most active VC investors in Belgian healthtech

Introduction In 2023, Belgian healthtech startups and scaleups attracted investments worth a total of €258 million. Since 2016, in general, Belgian startups have seen a significant 43% increase in capital raised, as reported by Statista. And although 2023 marked stagnation after exceptional health tech years all over Europe, Belgium has solidified its reputation within the European venture capital scene, strengthening … Read more

Exploring the game changers: health tech ventures in Belgium in 2023

health tech ventures in Belgium

2023 was not a good year for global venture capital investments: we see a decline in all sectors, and healthcare is no exception. After years of growth since 2017, there is now at least a stagnation in the willingness to invest in health tech startups and scaleups. Belgium is not exempt from this challenging situation. … Read more

The power of mentoring for healthcare entrepreneurs

the power of mentoring for healthcare entrepreneurs

Starting and growing a healthcare business can be a challenging journey. Whether you’re just beginning with an idea or have been in the industry for a while, finding the right guidance and support is crucial for success. That’s where mentorship comes in. A mentor can provide the necessary expertise, experience, and support to help healthcare … Read more

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