Healthcare Symposium in The Hague Tackles Task Reshuffling
The Hague, Wednesday, 27 August 2025.
Experts at the symposium will explore innovative ways to handle task reshuffling, ensuring accessible and quality healthcare while addressing workforce challenges.
Addressing Workforce Shortages in Healthcare
The symposium in The Hague on October 3, 2025, aims to address critical workforce shortages in the healthcare sector of the Netherlands. The shortage is projected to grow from 194,900 employees in 2033 to 265,600 by 2034, marking an increase of over 70,000 professionals. These figures highlight the urgent need for innovative task reshuffling and strategic human resource planning to ensure that healthcare remains accessible and high-quality [1].
Innovative Solutions for Task Reshuffling
Healthcare professionals, including notable figures like Renske Leijten, Marcel Canoy, and Jacqueline van den Hil, will gather to explore innovative strategies for task reshuffling. This approach seeks to optimize human resources within existing constraints by redistributing roles and responsibilities among healthcare workers. Such initiatives aim to improve efficiency and adaptability in healthcare service delivery [1][2].
Collaborative Efforts and Best Practices
The symposium emphasizes the importance of collaboration among healthcare providers, government bodies, and academic institutions. Attendees will engage in discussions to share best practices and growth strategies that could positively impact healthcare delivery. Topics will include adaptive workforce planning and integration of emerging technologies to address the evolving needs of patients [1].
Looking Forward: Sustainable Healthcare
Sustainable healthcare practices are crucial as the need for healthcare professionals is anticipated to surge by 2040 when one in four employees will be required in the sector to meet growing demands. The event’s outcome aims to provide actionable insights that stakeholders can implement to maintain the sustainability and quality of healthcare services [1].