Jennifer Mendoza
Research expert covering health, pharma and medtech
Healthcare sector in the Netherlands - Statistics & Facts
The Netherlands is known for having one of the best healthcare systems in the world, giving people access to the most advanced treatments and preventative care. The Dutch healthcare system is broadly based on three principles: universal access to care, solidarity through mandatory medical insurance (which is provided to all), and high-quality healthcare services. Several historical trends and changes, as well as social conditions, have molded the Dutch healthcare system. The comprehensive reforms in 2006 changed the role of stakeholders and actors in the healthcare sector, while the 2015 reform was targeted towards containing costs related to long-term care. Everyone registered in the Netherlands needs to have medical insurance, children under the age of 18 are registered for free under the policy of one of their parents.
