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. 

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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