DTx in Belgium: It’s Time to Embed Digital Therapeutics in Clinical Pathways
Did you know that Belgium has had an idea for classifying and validating digital therapeutics since 2018? A clear framework was formed with all main stakeholders involved – from health insurance to the industry. So why are we not hearing more about DTx in Belgium? In this discussion you will hear from Dr. Steven Vandeput – he is the Advisor for Digital MedTech and Services & Technologies Home Assistance in Belgium; he is managing the mHealthBelgium portal and, since 2019, has been a representative for beMedTech, the sector federation that represents the industry of medical technologies in Belgium.
Website: www.facesofdigitalhealth.com
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Show notes:
00:00 – Introduction
01:45 – Digital Therapeutics in Belgium
03:50 – Belgium’s Healthcare Framework Development
06:00 – The Validation Pyramid and Reimbursement System
08:00 – Fate of Pilot Projects and Their Impact
10:00 – Utilization of mHealth Belgium Portal
12:00 – Challenges in Reimbursement and Financing
14:00 – Prospects for Digital Therapeutic Companies
16:00 – Belgium’s Approach to Financing Digital Health
18:00 – Anticipations for the Digital Health Field
20:00 – The Evolving European Frameworks
22:00 – Impact of Political Decisions and Healthcare System Integration
24:00 – The Future of mHealth Belgium Platform
