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ACM has no objections against the main principles of new COVID-19-related arrangements between hospitals and health insurers
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (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 … -
ACM blocks acquisition of Eurocept Homecare by Mediq
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has blocked the acquisition of Eurocept Homecare by Mediq. ACM has come to the conclusion that, through the acquisition, Mediq would gain a very strong position in the market for ambulatory … -
ACM: joint COVID-related arrangements only allowed if nationwide continuity of health care provision is at risk
Going forward, hospitals and health insurers are only allowed to make joint arrangements regarding the reimbursement of COVID-19-related costs if the nationwide continuity of health care provision is seriously jeopardized. That is one of the conclusions … -
ACM’s response to joint COVID arrangements between ZN, NVZ and NFU for 2022
Going forward, hospitals and health insurers are only allowed to make joint arrangements regarding the reimbursement of COVID-19-related costs if the nationwide continuity of health care is seriously jeopardized. That is one of the conclusions of the … -
ACM offers room for collaborations as part of the Right Care in the Right Place
Arrangements between health care providers and health insurers about relocating health care between providers as part of ‘the Right Care in the Right Place’ (in Dutch: De Juiste Zorg op de Juiste Plek) may be in violation of the Dutch Competition Act. … -
Risks for price and quality if hospitals in different regions negotiate collectively
Hospitals are allowed to collaborate with each other in many different ways. However, there are also boundaries, for example, if the collaboration leads to higher prices or reduced health-care quality for patients or insured. Such risks may arise, for … -
Further investigation needed into merger between providers of nursing home care in city of Den Helder
Two health care providers, Stichting Omring and Stichting Vrijwaard, in the northern Dutch city of Den Helder wish to merge. They have informed the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) about their plans. These providers offer nursing home … -
People who often need a lot of health care are less likely to switch health insurers
This year, individuals who need a lot of health care were considerably less likely to switch health insurers than individuals who indicate they do not need any health care. This has been one of the findings of the Health Care Monitor 2019, a survey into … -
ACM closes investigation into drug manufacturer AbbVie, competitors get more room now
Drug manufacturer AbbVie has stated that it will not force hospitals to purchase exclusively or to a large extent from AbbVie through discount schemes (or rebate programs). AbbVie has made these assurances following an investigation conducted by the … -
Dutch health insurers may distribute the additional costs of effects of the coronavirus crisis among each other
This year, Dutch health insurers may distribute the additional costs of the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis among themselves. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has come to this conclusion following questions posed by health …