Did you know that Belgium has had an idea for classifying and validating digital therapeutics since 2018? A clear framework was formed with all main stakeholders involved - from health insurance to the industry. So why are we not hearing more about DTx in Belgium? In this discussion you will hear from Dr. Steven Vandeput -  he is the Advisor for Digital MedTech and Services & Technologies Home Assistance in Belgium; he is managing the mHealthBelgium portal and, since 2019, has been a representative for beMedTech, the sector federation that represents the industry of medical technologies in Belgium. Website: www.facesofdigitalhealth.comNewsletter: https://fodh.substack.com/

Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction01:45 - Digital Therapeutics in Belgium03:50 - Belgium's Healthcare Framework Development06:00 - The Validation Pyramid and Reimbursement System08:00 - Fate of Pilot Projects and Their Impact10:00 - Utilization of mHealth Belgium Portal12:00 - Challenges in Reimbursement and Financing14:00 - Prospects for Digital Therapeutic Companies16:00 - Belgium's Approach to Financing Digital Health18:00 - Anticipations for the Digital Health Field20:00 - The Evolving European Frameworks22:00 - Impact of Political Decisions and Healthcare System Integration24:00 - The Future of mHealth Belgium Platform