The non-refundable part of medical expenses for patients in Belgium is double as high as in our neighboring countries. The financial accessibility of care in our country is coming under pressure.

Do we allow as a society to let this situation further escalate or do we dare to think proactively about fundamental solutions, that guarantee the accessibility of care for the future generation.

Can we set off the financing problem in care with additional taxes? Or is taking away resources for non-care-related priorities the solution?

On June 29, Pieter Van Herck presents the Itinera report in which he reaches possible solutions to guarantee the financing of care. Prof. Wynand Van de Ven throws light on the existing financing models in the Netherlands. Prof. Jozef Pacolet then gives his vision on possible financing models for care in Belgium.

Programme:

 
14h00

Registration and coffee

14h30

Financing models analyzed: Scenario’s for solutions: the vision note of Itinera
Pieter Van Herck, Senior Fellow Itinera Institute

15h10

Learning from the neighbours: an international comparison
Prof. Wynand Van de Ven, Erasmus University, Rotterdam

15h50

Alternative reflections from a critical point of view
Prof. Jozef Pacolet, HIVA, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

 
16h30

debate with input from Zorgnet Vlaanderen, health services and insurers

17h00

Reception

The presentation and the reactions will be given in Dutch and French but questions can be asked in the language of your choice. This event is free of charge but the available seats are limited.