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ACM Policy Rule on arrangements as part of the movement called ‘The right care in the right place’ (JZOJP)
In this policy rule, ACM explains that it will not impose any fines if collaborations as part of the initiative called ‘the Right Care in the Right Place’ (in Dutch: De Juiste Zorg op de Juiste Plek) meet five criteria.
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Room for collaborations as part of ‘the Right Care in the Right Place’
Many forms of collaborations are allowed. However, collaborations can also go too far. That is why ACM has provided more clarity in its ‘Policy Rule on the Right Care in the Right Place’.
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Further investigation needed into acquisition of IJsselland Hospital by Erasmus University Medical Center
Samenvatting: Erasmus University Medical Center in the city of Rotterdam wishes to acquire IJsselland Hospital in the town of Capelle aan den IJssel. ACM wishes to conduct a further investigation into the effects of this acquisition on the accessibility, affordability, and quality of health care in
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ACM blocks acquisition of Mauritskliniek by Bergman Clinics
ACM has decided to block the planned acquisition of Dutch health care provider Mauritskliniek by rival provider Bergman Clinics. ACM has concluded that Bergman Clinics already has a very strong position vis-à-vis health insurers. The planned acquisition would have made that position even stronger.
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ACM has no objections against the main principles of new COVID-19-related arrangements between hospitals and health insurers
ACM has no objections against the main principles of the new COVID-19-related arrangements between hospitals and health insurers for 2022. These new arrangements are considerably less far-reaching than the arrangements for 2021.
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ACM: a broad-based effort is needed for long-term competition in anti-rheumatic prescription drugs
The expiration of patents and the market entry of competing drugs have led to drops in the net purchasing prices of TNF-alpha inhibitors. In order to guarantee their affordability in the future, a broad-based effort is needed.
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Sector inquiry into TNF alpha inhibitors
ACM conducted a sector inquiry into TNF alpha inhibitors. The expiration of patents has led to lower prices. To guarantee their affordability in the future, competitors must be able to gain a solid position on the Dutch market.
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ACM: room for collaboration involving the distribution of essential drugs for COVID-19 patients
Hospitals, hospital pharmacies, and pharmaceutical wholesalers are allowed to collaborate closely with each other during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in order to prevent or reduce any shortages of essential drugs.
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ACM studies: the insured’s diversity of wishes affects the negotiation balance between health insurers and hospitals
Health insurers must constantly find the right balance between the various wishes of insured. That affects their position in negotiations with hospitals.
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Further investigation needed into the acquisition of Mauritskliniek by Bergman Clinics
ACM has not yet cleared the acquisition of health care provider Mauritskliniek by rival provider Bergman Clinics. ACM wishes to conduct a further investigation into whether the acquisition will lead to a decline in the bargaining position of health insurers.
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