What we read, think, and share
Brief analyses and in-depth arguments. Topics that recur in our boardroom conversations, written out here.
One FHIR layer is cheaper than ten point integrations
An economic analysis: why a single FHIR integration layer for healthcare systems is structurally less expensive than separate point-to-point connections between partners.
GOVERNANCE9 min readBuy-and-build in healthcare tech: what works and what doesn't
Three lessons from five years of buy-and-build platform strategy in European healthcare tech: what works for consolidation, founder retention, and compliance synergy.
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AI IN HEALTHCARE6 min readAgentic AI in healthcare — four key principles
When does an agentic AI assistant genuinely add value in healthcare — and when does it not? Four design principles for responsible deployment in clinical workflows.
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AI IN HEALTHCARE9 min readAI in healthcare: opportunities and responsibility
AI is transforming the healthcare sector: from diagnostics to administration. The opportunities, risks, and role of privacy-by-design in responsible applications.
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POLICY & EVENT5 min readSamen voor Gezondheid 2026: signals for health tech
At the 'Samen voor Gezondheid, Zorg en Welzijn' congress, a clear message emerged: digitalization, interoperability, and the call for a national EHR.
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DATA6 min readFrom Data Silos to Data-Driven Care
Healthcare data is everywhere, but rarely connected. Discover how connected data strengthens clinical decision-making and makes personalized care a reality.
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INTEROPERABILITY7 min readInteroperability: The Future of Dutch Healthcare
How open standards such as FHIR and HL7 lay the foundation for integrated care in the Netherlands. An analysis of Wegiz, EHDS, and the role of the CareHub ecosystem.
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AI IN HEALTHCARE8 min readHuman-Centered AI: from healthcare hype to healthcare reality
How human-centered AI and interoperability are transforming Dutch healthcare. From hype to practice through the CareHub ecosystem and care workflow integration.
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COMPLIANCE7 min readNEN 7510 & GDPR in healthcare technology: core criteria
NEN 7510 and GDPR are mandatory for all healthcare software. What compliance truly requires and how an ecosystem approach distributes the burden under Wegiz and EHDS.
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AI IN HEALTHCARE8 min readWhy AI in Healthcare Requires Trust
AI in healthcare succeeds or fails on trust. What trustworthy AI concretely means for care providers, patients, and healthcare organizations in the Netherlands.
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WORKLOAD6 min readWorkload in healthcare: technology as a solution
Staff shortages and an aging population are increasing workload in healthcare. How workflow automation and digital tools can structurally reduce administrative burdens.
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