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

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

Poland is an emerging market for telehealth in Europe

Poland is an emerging market for telehealth in Europe cover

Before the pandemic, telehealth was rather the exception in Poland. In 2017, only 7%- of the population used medical services via the internet (EU-average: 13%). Despite legal permission for telemedicine and public ehealth infrastructure at European level, yet challenges remained in the form of HC-professionals' cultural attitudes and lack of digital literacy and knowledge about … Read more

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