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