Data Innovations Transform Healthcare Value in the Netherlands
Utrecht, Friday, 14 November 2025.
A two-day event in the Netherlands explores how data innovations enhance healthcare, focusing on the future of Health Data Space and showcasing impactful data-driven changes in hospitals.
Transforming Healthcare Through Data
This week, the spotlight is on how data innovations are reshaping value-based healthcare in the Netherlands through a pivotal two-day event hosted by Zorgnet-Icuro and In4Care. The event, scheduled for 27-28 November 2025, is set to explore the future of the Health Data Space, bringing together leaders and experts to discuss the transformative role of data in healthcare [1][2].
Key Innovations and Discussions
The conference will address several critical topics, including the policies surrounding the digitalization of healthcare, the reuse of health data, and the establishment of the European Health Data Space. It will also focus on the operations of the Belgian Health Data Agency and the regional specifics of Flanders & Health Data Spaces. Discussions will emphasize data quality, digital transformation in healthcare, and the legal aspects of data governance [1].
Experts Leading the Charge
Notable figures such as Nick Marly, advisor to the Minister of Social Affairs and Public Health, and Alexander Olbrechts, Director Digital Health & MedTech Value at MedTech Europe, are among the key speakers. They will share insights on policy frameworks and the European Health Data Space, respectively [1]. Moreover, Jens Declerck will discuss the transition from data quality to business value, highlighting how digital transformation can drive efficiency in healthcare [1].
Broad Impacts and Future Prospects
Data innovations have shown significant potential in improving healthcare delivery by enhancing patient outcomes and streamlining operations. The event will also cover the integration of in-house software under the MDR/IVDR regulations and patient-driven healthcare models. These discussions aim to address the ongoing challenge of ‘pilotitis’—the difficulty of moving beyond pilot projects to achieve widespread implementation and impact [2][3].