Healthcare

Healthcare is one of the most intensive policy areas in the Netherlands. Moreover, healthcare is now the largest item in the national budget. The sector faces major challenges – including an aging society, a tight labor market and the incorporation of innovation and technological developments.

Healthcare in the Netherlands is diverse and has many different stakeholders, each with their role and position in the system. Think of health insurers, hospitals, patient organizations, professional groups, industry associations, pharmaceutical companies and knowledge institutions. These organizations are in flux and experience the consequences of developments and decisions in the political center of the Netherlands in “The Hague” and, increasingly, Brussels on a daily basis. Often these organizations find each other and work together. Sometimes mutual interests are diametrically opposed. A focused public affairs approach is therefore crucial.

Public Matters has broad expertise in healthcare. Our colleagues deal with clients’ challenges on a daily basis, guiding them in achieving concrete public affairs results.

Examples of how we support clients in healthcare:

  • Positioning a sector interest in parliament, at departments and in media.
  • Formulating strategy and key messages for the policy/legislative process.
  • Arranging dialogue with relevant stakeholders.
  • Shedding light on the latest state of affairs and policy developments in healthcare.
  • Anticipating future changes and long-term policy developments.
  • Organizing meetings for vision development and support.

Is your organization facing a challenge in healthcare? Please feel free to contact one of our colleagues for an introduction.

"Healthcare is one of the most intensive policy areas in the Netherlands."

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