Zorginstituut Nederland

Zorginstituut Nederland is a public organization working to ensure that everyone in the Netherlands has access to good, affordable insured healthcare, both now and in the future. It focuses on the care covered by the basic health insurance package and the Long-term Care Act. The institute advises the minister on which treatments and services should be covered, assessing whether care is proven to work, appropriate for patients, and worth its cost.

Its work spans areas such as hospital care, medicines, mental health services, and long-term care. Zorginstituut Nederland also reviews existing coverage, helping ensure that the insured package remains relevant and accessible as healthcare needs and resources change. In its decisions and guidance, it considers broader effects, including workforce shortages and environmental impact.

The organization manages funds for long-term care and health insurance, and publishes advice, formal positions, reports, and other documents. Through its website, it provides information about insured care, appropriate care, package management, current work priorities, organizational responsibilities, and recent developments in healthcare coverage