In the Netherlands,
we aim to provide good healthcare for everyone.
However, our health care system
is under pressure.
More and more people need healthcare.
There are not enough people working in healthcare and the costs are increasing.
That's why the National Health Care Institute
looks closely at what elements of health care really work
and for whom.
So we don't waste time and money on unnecessary health care.
We advise the minister on what to reimburse from the basic healthcare insurance.
Things such as hospital care and medicines,
but also mental health and long term care.
We always choose care that has been proven to work
and we always choose appropriate care.
Because although the basic healthcare package might be the same for everyone,
people are all different.
We also take a critical look with the care that is currently
included in the basic healthcare package still belongs there.
That's how we make room for health care that works better.
We also take into account
current societal factors such as staff shortages,
and we look at the consequences for our planet when we make our choices.
In short, the National Health Care Institute opts for proven,
appropriate care that is good for people and society.
Now and in the future.