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AI in Pharmacovigilance: Why Governance Will Define Success. As adoption accelerates, organizations must ensure that the use of AI strengthens and not weakens accountability and patient safety.   The post AI in Pharmacovigilance: Why Governance Will Define Success appeared first on MedCity News.

AI brengt verborgen afwijkingen in borstkanker in kaart. Onderzoekers van de University of Southampton hebben een AI-tool ontwikkeld waarmee tot nu toe moeilijk zichtbare afwijkingen in borstkankercellen op grote schaal kunnen worden geanalyseerd. Het open-sourceplatform CenSegNet brengt veranderingen in zogenoemde centrosomen tot op het niveau van indivi...

De 150 AI-modellen van de Mayo Clinic: van triage tot pathologie. De Mayo Clinic beschikt binnen haar zorgsysteem over ongeveer 150 AI-modellen, die alles omvatten van AI-schrijvers en vroege kankerdetectie tot ECG-analyse, pathologie en triage op de spoedeisende hulp. Sommige worden al in de klinische praktijk gebruikt, terwijl andere nog worden gevalideerd of on...

Healthcare Is Deploying AI Tools — It’s Not Ready for AI Colleagues. Most healthcare organizations are experimenting with AI. Few are preparing to manage AI agents as participants in everyday healthcare workflows. The post Healthcare Is Deploying AI Tools — It’s Not Ready for AI Colleagues appeared first on MedCity News.

Onderzoekers van het MD Anderson Cancer Center hebben een AI-platform ontwikkeld dat kan voorspellen hoe patiënten met uitgezaaide niet-kleincellige longkanker reageren op immunotherapie. Het model, Path-IO genaamd, kan een belangrijke rol spelen in de behandeling van longkanker.

Better Models Won’t Fix Pharma’s AI Problem — Better Terminology Will. The bottleneck in AI-enabled real-world data analysis is not computation, model architecture, or training data volume. It is the semantic layer over which the AI is trying to reason – the place where precise clinical meaning lives. The post Better Models Won’t Fix Pharma’s AI Problem — Better Terminology Will appeared first on MedCity News.

Healthcare Keeps Buying AI. But Nobody’s Building the Workforce to Run It.. Most younger professionals entering the workforce have little visibility into interoperability, digital health infrastructure, or healthcare data architecture as career pathways.  The post Healthcare Keeps Buying AI. But Nobody’s Building the Workforce to Run It. appeared first on MedCity News.

NZa ziet nog veel beren op de weg naar passende bekostiging digitale zorg. Er zou veel meer digitale zorg gegeven moeten en kunnen worden, als zorgaanbieders hier goed voor betaald krijgen. De Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit onderzocht wat hiervoor nodig is, maar vond ook zaken die zorgaanbieders en zorgverzekeraars zelf moeten regelen.

EDPB calls for legal basis for cross-regulatory information sharing. Dublin, 17 July– At a high-level meeting in Dublin on 16 and 17 July 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) called for a clear legal basis for the sharing of information among regulators with different competences. The Board also discussed how to further expand efforts to support a consistent application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including through more intense cooperation between Data Protection Authorities (DPAs). A clear legal basis for efficient cross-regulatory cooperation The Board underlines the growing need in the current regulatory environment for effective cooperation between regulators operating in adjacent areas of competence under EU law. The EDPB calls upon the European Commission to propose a legal basis for cross-regulatory information sharing. This should enable regulators to exchange information, including confidential information, relevant to enforcement within their respective areas of competence. First-hand experience of cooperating with other EU digital regulators at both national and EU level has highlighted the need for stronger legislation to facilitate more effective cross-regulatory cooperation, including enhanced information sharing. This will help remove barriers to cooperation and help improve enforcement outcomes and cross-regulatory coherence. EDPB Chair, Anu Talus Strengthening consistency and boosting efficient enforcement The EDPB recalls the significant progress on cross-border enforcement, as also mentioned in the second European Commission report on the GDPR. At the same time, DPAs are facing a considerable rise in the number and complexity of complaints, among others as a result of the increased use of AI. This is placing additional strain on already stretched resources limiting all DPAs’ ability t...

NL-context Deze AI-technologie kan patiënten in Nederland helpen om bezoeken aan de dokter beter te onthouden en na te leven, door automatisch een samenvatting te maken van het gesprek.

Kin Health raises $9M to build an AI notetaker for patients to record doctor visits and generate summaries with next steps. The app allows patients to share the summaries with family and friends.

Founders Should Stop Worrying If They’re “AI Enough”. In healthcare, enterprises are moving slower than the hype cycle would lead you to believe. That said, they’re not moving slowly – they are saying yes to AI, as long as it can solve for specific workflow needs. The post Founders Should Stop Worrying If They’re “AI Enough” appeared first on MedCity News.

Medisch servicecentrum kan hybride zorg helpen opschalen. Hybride zorg goed toepassen betekent niet het toevoegen van digitale toepassingen aan bestaande zorgprocessen, maar het opnieuw organiseren van de zorg. Volgens Caroline Besuijen, directeur-bestuurder van platformaanbieder Medicinfo, kunnen medische servicecentra (MSC's) daarin een belangrijke regie...

Samenwerking voor opschaling digitale zorg is cruciaal. Passende bekostiging voor digitale zorg is noodzakelijk, maar alleen succesvol als de randvoorwaarden ook op orde zijn. Dat blijkt uit onderzoek van de Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit (NZa) naar bekostiging van digitale zorg in de gehandicaptenzorg,...

New Startup Launches to Close the Bedside Communication Gap in Hospitals. The 1842 Fund launched a new startup called Suvi Health, which is developing an ambient AI platform that records hospital bedside conversations and turns them into a shared task list for patients and families. The company will pilot the tool with Mayo Clinic starting next month. The post New Startup Launches to Close the Bedside Communication Gap in Hospitals appeared first on MedCity News.

Praktijkervaring overwint weerstand tegen thuismonitoring op werkvloer. Thuismonitoring zorgt bovendien voor minder ligdagen en efficiëntere inzet van zorgpersoneel, blijkt uit cijfers van vier ziekenhuizen. Een evaluatie wijst uit dat ervaring met deze vorm van zorg twijfels bij zorgprofessionals kan wegnemen.

NL-context Nieuwe richtlijnen van de Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens voor verantwoord gebruik van generatieve AI hebben directe gevolgen voor zorginstellingen die AI-systemen inzetten of plannen in te zetten.

De Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens publiceert twee documenten om organisaties te helpen bij de ontwikkeling en inzet van generatieve AI-modellen. Deze richtlijnen zijn bedoeld om het verantwoorde gebruik van generatieve AI te bevorderen.

NL-context Nieuwe EU-regelgeving vereist dat zorginstellingen die AI-systemen gebruiken of willen gebruiken, uiterlijk in augustus 2026 transparant zijn over hoe deze systemen werken.

The EU AI Act's Article 50 sets transparency rules for AI providers and deployers, with compliance required by August 2026. This impacts the use of AI in healthcare, necessitating transparency in AI systems.

AI vraagt om visie vóór implementatie. AI vindt in hoog tempo zijn weg naar de langdurige zorg. Niet alleen via slimme planning of robotica, maar vooral door de opkomst van generatieve AI, zoals chatbots. Dat biedt zorgorganisaties nieuwe mogelijkheden om kennis sneller toegankelijk te maken en medewerkers te ondersteunen. Tegelijkertijd...

NL-context De Nederlandse zorg moet eerst haar fundamenten op orde hebben voordat AI-technologie op grote schaal kan worden ingezet.

Healthcare Doesn’t Have an AI Problem — It Has a Readiness Problem. The path to scalable AI in healthcare will not be defined by a single breakthrough or technology. It will be shaped by the industry’s ability to address the foundational challenges that have existed for decades. The post Healthcare Doesn’t Have an AI Problem — It Has a Readiness Problem appeared first on MedCity News.

Bipartisan Lawmakers Are Fighting HHS’ 340B Rebate Push. A bipartisan group of six senators introduced a bill to reform the 340B drug program, locking in hospitals’ use of contract pharmacies and adding new transparency and compliance rules. The legislation would also kill HHS’ contested rebate pilot within a year and replace it with a national data clearinghouse to catch duplicate discounts. The post Bipartisan Lawmakers Are Fighting HHS’ 340B Rebate Push appeared first on MedCity News.

INVEST Digital Health Conference Returns with Focus on Consumers. Scheduled for October 29 at Pegasus Park in Dallas, the theme of the INVEST Digital Health conference will be consumers in healthcare from d2c diagnostics to GLP-1 drugs and wearables. Register today! The post INVEST Digital Health Conference Returns with Focus on Consumers appeared first on MedCity News.

Nieuw Digipunt, meer digitale zorg, nieuwe bestuursvoorzitter en meer. Deze week in het kort zorgnieuws aandacht voor een nieuw Digipunt in het Pantein Maasziekenhuis en uitbreiding van digitale zorg in het Flevoziekenhuis. Verder aandacht voor een investering van 20,5 miljoen euro in healthtech-scale-up Xeltis en de benoeming van Janneke Brink-Daamen tot voorzitter va...

NL-context Nieuwe regelgeving vereist dat zorginstellingen bij inkoop van IT-diensten, zoals AI-systemen, digitale autonomie meewegen om zelfstandig te kunnen opereren.

Toezichthouders: versnel de overgang naar meer digitale autonomie. Bedrijven kunnen vaker gezamenlijk optrekken wanneer zij contracten afsluiten met IT-leveranciers. Dat is belangrijk om hun digitale autonomie te versterken. En overheden en bedrijven zouden digitale autonomie nadrukkelijk moeten meewegen bij de inkoop van IT-diensten. Zo kunnen zij optreden als aanjager van Europese digitale diensten.

NL-context Nieuwe EU-regelgeving voor kunstmatige intelligentie (AI) stelt eisen aan zorginstellingen die AI-systemen gebruiken of willen gebruiken.

Enforcement of Chapter V under the EU AI Act. This page aims to provide an overview of the EU AI Act’s enforcement provisions relating to Chapter V, namely the provisions that impose obligations on providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. It also aims to explore the role that other actors can play in the enforcement of the AI Act. Summary Coming up in this […]

NL-context Nieuwe EU-richtlijnen over anonimisering en web scraping voor AI-systemen hebben directe gevolgen voor Nederlandse zorginstellingen die AI-technologie inzetten of plannen in te zetten.

EDPB sheds light on anonymisation and web scraping for generative AI and adopts final version of guidelines on blockchain. Brussels, 8 July– During its latest plenary, the EDPB has adopted guidelines on anonymisation and guidelines on web scraping in the context of generative AI. In addition, the Board has adopted the final version of its guidelines on the processing of personal data through blockchain technologies. Understanding anonymous data The new EDPB guidelines bring clarity to the notion of anonymous data, taking also into account the ruling of the Court of Justice of the EU in the case C-413/23 P EDPS v SRB of 4 September 2025 and other CJEU jurisprudence. The guidelines mark a significant milestone in clarifying the notion of anonymous data, establishing clear standards that facilitate the use of data while protecting individuals' fundamental rights. In developing these guidelines, we incorporated valuable input from our stakeholder event, showing, once more, our strong commitment to collaborative dialogue as outlined in the EDPB Helsinki statement. EDPB Chair, Anu Talus Data is anonymous if it does not relate to an identified or identifiable natural person. Whether this is the case may vary from one entity to another. Information can relate to an individual because of its content, purpose, or effect. The existence of such a link may not be immediately obvious and could require further analysis. An individual is considered 'identified or identifiable' if they can be distinguished from others in a specific context using means reasonably likely to be used in a way that makes it possible to treat them differently. Whether the means are reasonably likely to be used will depend on the relevant entity’s perspective and should be assessed in light of all objective factors. The guidelines also provide a practical framework for organisations to determine if anonymisation is successful. T...

From Blind Spots to Better Outcomes: How SNF Data Transparency Strengthens LTSS. [Sponsored] What if health plans could identify member decline before an avoidable hospitalization occurs? Real-time clinical visibility into long-stay SNF members uncovers risk earlier and drives better outcomes. The post From Blind Spots to Better Outcomes: How SNF Data Transparency Strengthens LTSS appeared first on MedCity News.

Nieuw AI-echografiesysteem moet druk op zorg verminderen. Philips brengt het nieuwe echografiesysteem Alturion op de markt. Het systeem dient zorgprofessionals te ondersteunen bij efficiëntere workflows en consistente diagnostische uitkomsten. Het combineert volgens de leverancier kunstmatige intelligentie met geavanceerde beeldvorming en is ontwikkeld voo...

Pathos Picks Up Two Cancer Drugs Poised for Clinical Development With AI Agents. Pathos AI struck a deal for rights to a bispecific antibody drug conjugate from Alphamab that could become first in a new class of cancer drugs. Separately, the startup began a partnership with AstraZeneca on a protein degrader from the pharma company’s cancer drug pipeline. The post Pathos Picks Up Two Cancer Drugs Poised for Clinical Development With AI Agents appeared first on MedCity News.

QuantHealth Snags $45M to Simulate Clinical Trials Before Patients Ever Enroll. QuantHealth raised $45 million in Series B funding to expand its AI platform, which simulates clinical trials before they run and predicts patient outcomes for pharma companies. The startup is aiming to cut the industry’s 90% trial failure rate and speed up the timelines for effective drugs to reach the market. The post QuantHealth Snags $45M to Simulate Clinical Trials Before Patients Ever Enroll appeared first on MedCity News.

Nieuw Utrechts AI-lab wil binnen een jaar bedrijfsvoering in de zorg verbeteren. Met een nieuw AI-lab voor efficiëntere klinische bedrijfsvoering willen UMC Utrecht en de Universiteit Utrecht de zorg ondersteunen. De nadruk ligt op implementeren en opschalen van AI-toepassingen.

NL-context Nieuwe medicijnreview voor pancreas kanker versneld door EMA, wat impact kan hebben op toekomstige behandelopties voor patiënten met deze ziekte in Nederland.

EMA fast tracks review of a medicine for metastatic pancreatic cancer. EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has started a phased review of data on daraxonrasib, a medicine intended for the treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer. A phased…

NL-context Nieuwe EU-regelgeving rondom kunstmatige intelligentie (AI) krijgt vorm en zal directe gevolgen hebben voor zorginstellingen die AI-systemen gebruiken of willen gebruiken.

The Advisory Forum: What Is It And How Does It Work?. The Advisory Forum (the Forum) is a general advisory body to the European Commission and the AI Board, established to provide technical expertise, advise them, and to contribute to their tasks under the EU AI Act. It sits within the Act’s broader governance architecture, as one of the two advisory bodies, in addition to the […]

AI Zorg Academy helpt mbo-studenten en docenten op weg. Kunstmatige intelligentie krijgt een steeds grotere rol in de zorgpraktijk. Dat vraagt niet alleen om nieuwe technologie, maar ook om zorgprofessionals die weten hoe zij AI verantwoord kunnen inzetten. Het nieuwe onlineplatform AI Zorg Academy wil mbo-studenten, docenten en zorgprofessionals daarbij...

[Articles] Artificial intelligence analysis of temporalis muscle thickness for monitoring sarcopenia and clinical outcomes in individuals with paediatric brain tumours: a retrospective cohort study. iTMT sarcopenia is an image-derived biomarker for morbidity and mortality in people with and who have survived PBT that is common and cannot be reliably predicted by BMI. Incorporating iTMT into practice would enable the routine monitoring of sarcopenia and help triage individuals for supportive interventions to mitigate sarcopenia and associated morbidity.

[Comment] Ensuring the clinical impact of medical artificial intelligence. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) testing artificial intelligence (AI) approaches in health care (AI-RCTs) mostly use measures of processes rather than measures of health outcomes. Measures of processes refer to indicators that assess the performance of a tool or an intervention, rather than their actual results. These measures include diagnostic accuracy, detection rate, specificity, time-to-test results, and workflow-related efficiency. In contrast, measures of health outcomes reflect the actual effects on patient’s health.

[Comment] Towards a unified foundation model for medical imaging. Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed medical imaging, enabling automated detection, classification, and risk prediction across an increasing number of clinical applications. However, in clinical practice, physicians routinely integrate information across imaging modalities, specialties, and diagnostic contexts. In their Article published in The Lancet Digital Health, Yang Zhou and colleagues introduce MerMED-FM, a multimodal, multidisease medical imaging foundation model trained on more than 3·3 million images across seven imaging modalities and more than ten clinical specialties.

[Editorial] Going beyond algorithmic fairness in health care. Algorithmic bias can create and exacerbate health disparities. Famously, in 2019 Obermeyer and colleagues showed that an algorithm that used predicted health-care costs as a proxy for health-care needs exhibited racial bias, resulting in the false assumption that Black patients in the USA are healthier than equally sick White patients. Additionally, a study by Seyyed-Kalantari and colleagues showed that underserved patient populations can be underdiagnosed by state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms in x-ray pathology classifications.

[Review] Critical appraisal of fairness metrics for artificial intelligence-based clinical prediction models: a scoping review. Predictive artificial intelligence (AI) offers an opportunity to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes but risks perpetuating biases if fairness is inadequately addressed. However, the definition of fairness remains unclear. We conducted a scoping review to identify and critically appraise fairness metrics in clinical predictive AI models. We defined a fairness metric as a metric quantifying whether a model discriminates (societally) against individuals or groups defined by sensitive attributes.

Startup to Acquisition in 2 Years: Grove AI’s Journey to Transform Clinical Trials. Grove AI’s technology uses voice agents to recruit eligible patients for clinical trials. Formed in 2024, the startup’s rapid growth led to its acquisition by Hippocratic AI earlier this year. The post Startup to Acquisition in 2 Years: Grove AI’s Journey to Transform Clinical Trials appeared first on MedCity News.

Capricor’s data clash and a fugitive in the C-suite. Is the FDA taking inconsistent approaches to Duchenne drugs? And how will a new batch of drug executives shake up their companies? Find out on the latest episode of "The…

NL-context Nieuwe EU-richtlijnen voor informatie delen tussen organisaties ter bestrijding van financiële criminaliteit raken de Nederlandse zorgsector bij inzet van AI-systemen.

EDPB and AMLA to develop Joint Guidelines on partnerships for information sharing. Brussels/Frankfurt, 1 July – The EDPB and the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) are working together to bring greater clarity to a question of growing importance for industry and authorities alike: how to share information to fight financial crime while protecting personal data. Why information sharing matters The fight against financial crime depends on cooperation, and information sharing can help detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Art. 75 of the AML Regulation makes this possible, allowing companies and professionals covered by anti-money laundering rules to share information with each other and with public authorities, within clear limits. The new information sharing possibility will apply from 10 July 2027. To provide clarity on this possibility, the EDPB and AMLA will work together on the development of Joint Guidelines.   Clearer rules for industry and authorities Sharing information of this kind means processing personal data, which is why data protection safeguards are essential. The Joint Guidelines, developed by the EDPB and AMLA, will set out in practical terms how partnerships can be built so that effective information sharing and the protection of personal data go hand in hand. This will give everyone involved, from companies and supervisors to FIUs and data protection authorities, more clarity on how to set up successful partnerships. Share your perspective Input from industry and stakeholders will be essential to the success of this work. The EDPB and AMLA will hold an event later this year to gather early views on the elements that would benefit from clarification in the Joint Guidelines. In addition, the EDPB and AMLA are planning to launch a public consultation on the draft Guidelines in the first half of 2027. A joint d...

NL-context Nieuwe EU-richtlijnen over dataprotectie en mededinging krijgen impact op inzet AI in Nederlandse zorginstellingen.

Stakeholder event on competition and data protection. Brussels, 23 April – The EDPB is organising a remote stakeholder event in the context of its joint work with the European Commission on upcoming guidelines on the interplay between competition and data protection.  The event is an opportunity for stakeholders to inform and support the ongoing work on this topic. It also reflects the EDPB’s commitment to stakeholder engagement and cross-regulatory cooperation, as outlined in the Helsinki statement and in the EDPB Strategy 2024-2027. Join the event to have your say This is your chance to contribute directly to a fast-evolving and highly relevant policy area. The EDPB will launch a call for expressions of interest to participate in the stakeholder event. Further details on the date and format will be published on the EDPB website.

Netwerkintake als basis voor hybride ggz. Een consortium van UMC Utrecht, Reinier van Arkel, GGzE en Minddistrict onderzoekt de komende jaren hoe zij de Netwerkintake – die ggz-gerelateerde hulpvragen binnen het kader van netwerkzorg plaatst – kunnen combineren met digitale ondersteuning. Het doel is uiteindelijk een landelijk opschaalbare...

Smart Toilet Sensor Startup Is Flush with $10M Funding. Throne Science — a startup selling an AI-powered toilet camera that tracks gut health, hydration and urinary function — closed a $10 million Series A funding round. CEO Scott Hickle said the goal is to become a “smoke detector for colorectal cancer,” filling a monitoring gap he noted the wearables industry has largely ignored. The post Smart Toilet Sensor Startup Is Flush with $10M Funding appeared first on MedCity News.

Spotting Alzheimer’s Years Earlier Through AI and Clinically Meaningful Insights. A few minutes of interaction with a digital tablet and speaking can reveal patterns that once required advanced imaging, years of observation, or were just completely undetectable.  The post Spotting Alzheimer’s Years Earlier Through AI and Clinically Meaningful Insights appeared first on MedCity News.

Digitale soevereiniteit in de zorg begint in de bestuurskamer. Digitale soevereiniteit staat hoog op de politieke agenda, maar krijgt binnen de zorg nog relatief weinig aandacht. Dit terwijl zorgorganisaties voor hun werkzaamheden sterk afhankelijk zijn van digitale systemen en buitenlandse technologieleveranciers. Volgens de auteurs van een beschouwend artikel...

How AI Inside Clinical Workflows Is Unlocking Patient Throughput. The question is not whether the technology is impressive. The question is whether it shows up at the right time, with the right information, inside the workflow where the decision is being made. Anything else is just another report. The post How AI Inside Clinical Workflows Is Unlocking Patient Throughput appeared first on MedCity News.

NL-context Amerikaanse investeringen in AI-platform voor zorgverzekeraars raken de Nederlandse markt voor zorginformatica en -innovatie.

Anomaly Raises $17M for AI-Powered Payer Intelligence Platform. Anomaly’s $17 million round was led by Sound Ventures and included participation from Alumni Ventures, Link Ventures, Redesign Health and RRE Ventures. The post Anomaly Raises $17M for AI-Powered Payer Intelligence Platform appeared first on MedCity News.

Philips breidt echografiesystemen uit met AI-functionaliteit. Philips heeft in de Verenigde Staten wettelijke goedkeuring gekregen voor Elevate Plus, een uitbreiding van zijn echografieplatform met AI-gestuurde automatisering en geavanceerde beeldvorming. De technologie is beschikbaar voor de echografiesystemen EPIQ Elite en Affiniti en moet zorgverleners onde...

NL-context Nieuwe Europese regels rondom dataverwijdering en -bezwaar raken rechtstreeks de Nederlandse zorginstellingen die AI-systemen gebruiken of willen gebruiken.

One-Stop-Shop case digest on right to object and right to erasure updated. Brussels, 25 June - The EDPB has published an update of the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) case digest on right to object and right to erasure. This project has been developed in the framework of the of the Support Pool of Experts programme, which aims to support cooperation among Data Protection Authorities (DPAs). Thematic one-stop-shop case digests are drafted on the basis of one-stop-shop decisions taken from the EDPB’s public register (based on Art.60 GDPR). Such case digests complement the EDPB's public register by selecting and presenting the most important decisions on a given theme and providing aggregate results of relevant decisions on this theme. The one-stop-shop thematic case digest on the right to object and right to erasure offers insights into how DPAs analyse the internal processes implemented within organisations to comply with these rights. It also lists the most frequent infringements and gives an overview of which corrective measures have been issued. Cases cover for example the exercise of the right to object to direct marketing or the wish of individuals to erase their account or online data profile. Since the original case digest was finalised, DPAs have adopted hundreds of new OSS decisions on the rights to object and to erasure. The initial case digest has been revised to reflect these developments. Background The Support Pool of Experts (SPE) is a key initiative of the EDPB, which is part of the EDPB 2024-2027 Strategy. The main objective of this programme is to help European DPAs increase their capacity to supervise and enforce data protection rules by developing common tools and giving them access to a wide pool of experts.

Assured Health Secures $19M to Get Providers In-Network Faster with Agentic AI. Assured Health raised $19 million for its AI agents that verify provider credentials and manage insurance enrollment for health systems and group practices. The startup said it can cut a process that usually takes months down to days. The post Assured Health Secures $19M to Get Providers In-Network Faster with Agentic AI appeared first on MedCity News.

You Can Now Bet on Clinical Trials Like Playoff Games, But Health Execs Say It Crosses a Line. Prediction market Kalshi launched betting markets tied to clinical trial results and FDA approvals. Healthcare leaders warn the model could invite insider trading and distort the integrity of the research outcomes it’s meant to forecast. The post You Can Now Bet on Clinical Trials Like Playoff Games, But Health Execs Say It Crosses a Line appeared first on MedCity News.

NL-context Nieuwe Europese regelgeving rondom dataprivatecy (GDPR) krijgt een update en dat heeft directe gevolgen voor zorginstellingen die AI-systemen inzetten of plannen in te zetten.

EDPB gets a new look: discover the new website and brand identity. Brussels, 22 June - Since its establishment in 2018, the core mission of the EDPB has been to uphold and safeguard the right to data protection. Over the years, the EDPB has played a key role in ensuring the consistent application of the GDPR across Europe, by providing guidance on key GDPR concepts and the interaction of the GDPR with other digital laws, as well as through the adoption of consistency opinions and binding decisions. The EDPB is also committed to making GDPR compliance easier for organisations and enhancing its dialogue with stakeholders. The EDPB is glad to announce today the launch of its newly redesigned website and updated brand identity. The EDPB’s new website: enhanced accessibility and user experience The new website offers stakeholders an improved user experience, more intuitive navigation, tailored to different user groups, better access to key information, and clearer routes for interaction. The site has been developed in line with accessibility standards to ensure a more inclusive experience for all users, while continuing to provide multilingual support for the EDPB’s diverse audiences. Both general users and specialists can now benefit from well-organised and thematic navigation, complemented by advanced search functions. Document accessibility has been significantly improved. While maintaining downloadable formats, new documents will now also be available in an enhanced web format with interactive navigation sidebars, allowing users to browse lengthy texts more efficiently. This approach will help ensure optimal readability, clarity and usability across all devices. The streamlined contact system provides targeted support for all visitors. Users can quickly find FAQs, identify how to submit complaints or data breach reports to the relevant ...

AI-Powered Cohorting Is Quietly Reshaping How Real-World Evidence Gets Built. The organizations that benefit the most from AI-powered cohorting will not simply be those that move faster. They will be those that embed patient mastering and semantic rigor into reproduceable, inspectable workflows. The post AI-Powered Cohorting Is Quietly Reshaping How Real-World Evidence Gets Built appeared first on MedCity News.

NL-context Toename van gebruik van echte wereld data kan leiden tot betere zorg voor vrouwen in Nederland door meer inzicht in gezondheids trends en behandelopties.

The Power of Real World Data to Study Women’s Health at Scale. [Sponsored] A new report from Veradigm examines key clinical trends, comorbidity profiles, and treatment trends across adolescence, reproductive years, and peri-/post-menopause. Download it today! The post The Power of Real World Data to Study Women’s Health at Scale appeared first on MedCity News.

Nationale Zorgreserve, Toekomst flexwerkers ouderenzorg, en meer. In het kort zorgnieuws deze week aandacht voor de aansluiting van LHV, NHG en Ineen bij de Nationale Zorgreserve, de ingebruikname van de Geboortezorg App bij ZGT en de bezorgdheid van Actiz over de gevolgen van de Wet meer zekerheid flexwerkers voor de beschikbaarheid van personeel in de ouderenzor...

NIP komt met notitie over verantwoord gebruik AI. Psychologen krijgen steeds vaker te maken met artificiële intelligentie (AI), zowel in contact met cliënten als binnen hun eigen praktijk. De technologie biedt kansen, bijvoorbeeld bij administratieve taken, analyses en diagnostiek, maar roept ook ethische vragen op. Om professionals bewust te maken...

NL-context IGJ waarschuwt zorgaanbieders voor risico's van generatieve AI in zorg, zoals onzorgvuldige omgang met patiëntgegevens.

IGJ roept zorgaanbieders op om zorgvuldig om te gaan met generatieve AI. Samenvattingen van een patiëntendossier, gespreksverslagen van een consult tussen arts en patiënt, een chatbot waaraan patiënten vragen kunnen stellen over een medische behandeling: de mogelijkheden van generatieve AI in de zorg zijn divers en...

NL-context Nieuwe AI-methode kan besluitvorming in de zorg verbeteren door onzekerheid beter in te schatten, bijvoorbeeld bij inschatting van patiëntenaantallen in alternatieve zorgsystemen.

A new methodology using Large Language Models and AI agents is proposed to build Bayesian Belief Networks (BBNs) for decision-making under uncertainty in healthcare. The approach is illustrated by modeling customer intention to consult a doctor in an alternative healthcare system.

NL-context Nieuwe ontwikkelingen in biotech en controverse rond een nieuw Alzheimermedicijn raken de beschikbaarheid en kosten van zorginnovatie in Nederland.

Predicting biotech clinical trials and a new Alzheimer’s drug controversy. This week on "The Readout LOUD" podcast: a new Alzheimer's drug controversy and prediction markets for clinical trials and FDA drug reviews. Listen now.

NL-context Het niet verzamelen van data over ras en etniciteit in de zorg kan ook in Nederland onbedoeld racistische vooroordelen in AI-systemen verhullen.

The French policy of not collecting data on race and ethnicity in healthcare, intended to promote equality, may paradoxically hide biases in AI models, particularly against minority populations. This could hinder the effectiveness of AI in healthcare.

NL-context Nieuwe AI-techniek kan patiënten beter informeren bij ontslag uit het ziekenhuis, wat een stap is naar meer patiëntgerichtheid in de zorg.

A German study found that large language model-generated discharge summaries improved patient activation, suggesting a potential for more patient-oriented care transitions. However, further research on quality assurance, data privacy, and regulation is needed before widespread adoption.

NL-context Nieuwe regelgeving over digitale en fysieke weerbaarheid krijgt vorm, met gevolgen voor zorginstellingen die AI-systemen inzetten.

Toezichthouders werken samen aan versterken digitale en fysieke weerbaarheid. Toezicht op de digitale en fysieke weerbaarheid is essentieel voor Nederland vanwege onze -gedigitaliseerde- economie en toenemende geopolitieke dreigingen. Daarom hebben de betrokken toezichthouders besloten tot een meer intensieve vorm van...

NL-context Nieuwe AI-technologie kan medische tests in Nederland efficiënter en accurater maken, waardoor zorgverleners betere diagnoses kunnen stellen.

Waiv, a spinout of Owkin, has raised $33m to expand its AI-powered medical testing capabilities. The company aims to scale its technology to improve medical testing.

NL-context In Nederland kunnen zorginstellingen door AI-telefonische assistenten efficiënter werken en zorgpersoneel meer tijd geven voor complexe patiëntenzorg.

Assort Health has secured $50M to develop AI voice agents that handle high-volume, repetitive tasks such as scheduling and FAQs, allowing front desk staff to focus on more complex interactions. This could potentially improve operational efficiency in healthcare settings.

NL-context Nieuwe Amerikaanse regelgeving rondom betaling voor klinische software en AI kan Nederlandse zorginstellingen en ontwikkelaars beïnvloeden bij implementatie en ontwikkeling AI-systemen.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) aims to create a standardized payment structure for clinical software and AI, considering their impact on patient outcomes. This move could significantly influence the adoption and development of healthtech solutions.

NL-context Toenemende investeringen in digitale zorg wereldwijd zetten ook in Nederland de markt voor AI-oplossingen in de zorg onder druk.

Digital health funding hit $7.4 billion in the first half of 2026. The focus has shifted from technological advancements to domain expertise as AI becomes a standard requirement.

NL-context Nederlandse zorg krijgt toegang tot nieuwe, digitale diagnostische tools voor neurodegeneratieve ziekten zoals Alzheimer en Parkinson door uitbreiding van MoCA Cognition.

MoCA Cognition expands to the EU with new innovation hub in the Netherlands. Montreal-based MoCA Cognition, a leader in cognitive health technology, is making its first foray into Europe by establishing an innovation hub in the Netherlands. There, it will advance its world-renowned digital assessment tools for neurodegenerative diseases. The company is known for its MoCA Test, an advanced diagnostic test that detects cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s […]

NL-context Zorgverleners moeten hun werkprocessen en vaardigheden aanpassen om digitale zorgoplossingen effectief te gebruiken.

The adoption of digital care solutions, including patient portals and AI, is hindered by the need for behavioral change. Despite being presented as a solution to growing healthcare pressure, large-scale adoption has not occurred.

NL-context Grote AI-modellen in de zorg moeten ook na ontwikkeling goed blijven werken, anders zijn ze niet duurzaam en kunnen ze zorgverlening niet verbeteren.

The development of large-scale AI models in healthcare is driven by novel algorithms and large-scale datasets. Sustainability of these models is crucial for their long-term impact on healthcare.

NL-context AI als co-klinisch assistent kan zorgverlening in Nederland efficiënter en effectiever maken door artsen te ondersteunen bij diagnoses en behandelingen.

Researching the path to AI-augmented care and development of an AI co-clinician.

NL-context Het gebruik van slimme sensoren voor continue monitoring op longafdelingen kan de zorg efficiënter maken en de werkdruk op verpleegkundigen verlagen.

Continue monitoring op longafdeling met slimme sensoren. Patiënten op de longafdeling van het St. Antonius Ziekenhuis worden sinds kort continu gevolgd met slimme meetapparatuur. Het ziekenhuis onderzoekt of deze vorm van digitale monitoring leidt tot snellere signalering van gezondheidsproblemen, meer regie voor patiënten en een lagere werkdruk voor verp...

NL-context Nieuwe regels voor toezicht op grote IT-systemen, zoals Eurodac, gelden ook voor zorginstellingen die AI-systemen gebruiken of plannen te gebruiken.

Coordinated Supervision Committee extends scope to include Eurodac. Brussels, 12 June – As of today, coordinated supervision of the European Union’s asylum and migration database (Eurodac) will be carried out by the Coordinated Supervision Committee (CSC). Eurodac is an information system initially designed to compare the fingerprints of asylum applicants and irregular migrants, which has evolved into a full asylum and migration management system. It plays a key role in implementing the Dublin III Regulation, which aims at determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application. Operational since 15 January 2003, this system is currently used by all EU Member States as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. National DPAs supervise the processing of personal data by national authorities and its transmission to the Eurodac database (central unit), whereas the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) is responsible for the supervision of the processing of personal data at the central unit and its transmission to the Member States. Coordinated supervision will now be ensured by the CSC, comprising representatives from the national DPAs and the EDPS. Background The CSC is a group of DPAs, which together ensure coordinated supervision of large-scale IT systems, and of EU bodies, offices and agencies falling under its scope. The CSC enjoys an autonomous functioning and positioning, and it adopts its own rules of procedure and working methods. The Committee is established within the framework of the EDPB and the EDPB Secretariat provides the Secretariat of the CSC. You can find more information about the CSC here.

NL-context Gelre ziekenhuizen introduceert organisatie-brede AI-training voor personeel om veilig en verantwoord gebruik van kunstmatige intelligentie in de zorg te bevorderen.

Gelre ziekenhuizen has started 'AI Coach voor de Zorg' to educate employees on the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence in their work. The program began with a training session for the Board of Directors and management.

NL-context Deze ontwikkeling kan helpen om nieuwe therapieën sneller te testen en te verbeteren, wat de kwaliteit en veiligheid van zorg in Nederland kan verhogen.

Researchers found that large language models (LLMs) can be used to model affective processes relevant to human psychopathology, enabling the experimental investigation of mechanisms underlying mental disorders. This could facilitate the preliminary screening of novel therapeutic interventions.

NL-context Nieuwe EU-regelgeving rondom databreuknotificatie en digitale regelgeving krijgt vorm, met gevolgen voor Nederlandse zorginstellingen die AI-systemen gebruiken of willen gebruiken.

EDPB meets with EU Commissioner McGrath and adopts common data breach notification template. Brussels, 10 June – During its latest plenary, the EDPB met with Michael McGrath, Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection. In addition, the Board has adopted a common data breach notification template. The Board held a meeting with Commissioner McGrath, engaging in a fruitful discussion about common priorities and ongoing work on areas of mutual interest. The Digital Omnibus was among the key topics that shaped the discussion. The Board reiterated that, while several proposed changes have been welcomed by the Board, it is crucial not to adopt the proposed amendments to the definition of personal data, as they risk significantly weakening individual data protection. “The digital ecosystems we regulate are dynamic, multilayered, and evolving at unprecedented pace. In an increasingly digital and competitive world, the EDPB supports simplification, but never at the expense of fundamental rights. Promoting a human-centric approach to digital regulation—one that balances innovation with dignity, growth with rights, and efficiency with trust, remains central to our mission.” EDPB Chair, Anu Talus The importance of cross-regulatory cooperation was another central theme of the discussion. Commissioner McGrath and the Board explored ways to further strengthen this cooperation and enhance their ability to collaborate effectively within the evolving digital landscape. The meeting was also an opportunity to exchange on other critically important areas of common interest, including the protection of children. The EDPB is currently working on guidelines on processing children’s data. This week, EDPB representatives also took part in a meeting with the Co-Chairs of the Special Panel on Child Safety Online organised by the European Commission. Discus...

NL-context Zorgorganisaties in Nederland moeten IT-systemen veiligstellen om zorgcontinuïteit te garanderen na recente hack bij ChipSoft.

De vraag is niet óf zorgorganisaties worden gehackt, maar of de zorg kan blijven doorgaan als dat gebeurt. ChipSoft, leverancier van EPD-systemen, heeft eerder dit jaar een hack meegemaakt.

NL-context Zorginnovatie via digitale transformatie vraagt om zorgprofessionals met juiste competenties en organisatie die innovatie ondersteunt.

Binnen de master Digitale Transformatie in Zorg en Welzijn van Hogeschool Inholland vormen afstudeeronderzoeken regelmatig het vertrekpunt voor digitale vernieuwing in de zorgpraktijk. Twee recent afgestudeerde zorgprofessionals delen hun ervaringen.

NL-context In Nederland moeten patiëntengegevens veilig en transparant worden gebruikt om moderne toestemming in de geneeskunde te verbeteren.

The article highlights the importance of data rights in modernizing consent in medicine. It emphasizes that data rights are a crucial, yet missing, pillar in this process.

NL-context Farmaceutische bedrijven in Nederland gaan AI-technologie gebruiken om biotechnologische ontwikkelingen te versnellen, wat impact kan hebben op de ontwikkeling van nieuwe medicijnen en behandelingen.

The CEO of Anthropic discusses the real reasons pharmaceutical companies are adopting AI technology in biotech. This adoption is driven by more than just hype.

NL-context De verschuiving naar hybride zorg, met digitale triage en zorg op afstand, wordt essentieel voor de toekomstige acute zorg in Nederland.

Hybride zorg wordt noodzakelijk geacht om acute zorg toegankelijk te houden. Dokterswacht Friesland is een voorbeeld waarbij digitale triage en zorg op afstand uitgroeiden van een oplossing voor personeelstekorten naar een fundamentele verandering.

NL-context Patiënten in Nederland willen dat AI in de zorg transparant en patiëntgericht wordt ingezet, vooral bij het opstellen van onderzoeksdocumenten.

A survey study investigated patient perceptions on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in creating clinical research documents. The study highlights the importance of transparent and patient-centered AI-driven research practices.

NL-context Huisartsen in Nederland kunnen met behulp van generatieve AI-tools betere klinische beslissingen nemen tijdens consulten, wat de kwaliteit van zorg verbetert.

Een generatieve AI-tool ondersteunt huisartsen tijdens consulten en verbetert de kwaliteit van klinische besluitvorming zonder de patiëntveiligheid in gevaar te brengen. Dit blijkt uit een grootschalige gerandomiseerde praktijkstudie.

NL-context Nieuwe regelgeving rondom dataprivatecy en -bescherming, zoals geïllustreerd door de Italiaanse zaak, heeft directe gevolgen voor Nederlandse zorginstellingen die AI-systemen inzetten of plannen in te zetten, vanwege str

The Italian SA imposed a 40 000 EUR fine on a company for violating the confidentiality of a employee's email account after the end of his employment. Background information Date of final decision: 18 December 2025 National case Controller: LTL S.p.A. Legal Reference(s): Article 5 (Principles relating to processing of personal data), Article 12 (Transparent information, communication and modalities for the exercise of the rights of the data subject), Article 15 (Right to access by the data subject) Decision:  Administrative fine,  Compliance order,  Erasure order or Add here your free text for the decision Key words: Administrative fine, Principles relating to processing of personal data, Transparency, Right of access,  Employment, Data subject rights Summary of the Decision Origin of the case   In a complaint submitted to the Italian Supervisory Authority (SA), an individual complained that, after receiving a disciplinary letter followed by dismissal, the company had denied him access to his company' email account, which remained active. Exercising his rights, the data subject asked the company to disable the email account, forward any messages received in the meantime to his personal email address, and activate an automatic reply informing any senders of his new email address. However, this request remained unfulfilled, even though it was formulated in compliance with the GDPR. Key Findings  During the investigation, the Italian SA found that the company not only continued to receive emails addressed to the employee, but also forwarded them to another company email account. This unlawful practice had been going on for about two months, exceeding the 30-day limit set by the company's internal rules. Decision The Italian SA fined the company 40 000 EUR. In determining the amount of the fine, the SA took into account the type and duration of the violations, the failure to respond to the employee's request to exerci...

NL-context Nederlandse zorgverleners en bedrijven zijn terughoudend met het gebruik van AI door onduidelijke regels, terwijl helderdere richtlijnen innovatie kunnen stimuleren.

A former AI regulator turned industry professional suggests that biopharma companies are too cautious in interpreting FDA's AI guidance. The FDA can also do more to clarify its guidance.

NL-context Zorgorganisaties in Nederland moeten keuzes maken over digitale onafhankelijkheid en controle over patiëntgegevens bij gebruik van buitenlandse technologie.

Zorgorganisaties staan onder druk om na te denken over hun afhankelijkheid van internationale cloud- en technologieaanbieders en hoeveel regie zij willen houden over kritieke zorgprocessen. Digitale autonomie en datasoevereiniteit staan hoog op de agenda.

NL-context NHS England gebruikt tool Proxygen om API-ontwikkeling te versnellen, Nederlandse zorg kan hiervan leren bij digitalisering en efficiëntie.

How we're using Proxygen to transform API development. Jonathan Eagle explains how the NHS England API Management team tackled some of the biggest pain points in API development in the NHS – and how a new tool called Proxygen is cutting integration time with the NHS API Platform from weeks to days.

NL-context Verbetering van interoperabiliteit van zorgdata is ook in Nederland essentieel voor doeltreffende inzet van AI in de zorg.

The US healthcare system faces challenges in data sharing and collaboration due to its fragmented nature. An investment in Zus Health seeks to address these issues by enhancing data interoperability and workflow.

NL-context Nederlandse zorginstellingen moeten zich voorbereiden op nieuwe regelgeving over het gebruik van gezondheidsdata door de oprichting van de Gezondheidsdata Autoriteit.

The Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) is setting up the Health Data Authority to prepare for the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation. This new authority will oversee the implementation and governance of the EHDS in the Netherlands.

NL-context Nieuwe AI-technologie voor bloeddrukmonitoring zonder manchet kan zorgverlening in Nederland toegankelijker en accurater maken.

The article discusses the importance of creating reliable AI-driven systems for cuffless blood pressure monitoring. This technology has the potential to transform healthcare by providing more accessible and continuous blood pressure data.

NL-context NHS ontwikkelt een digitaal ontwerp-systeem voor toegankelijke en bruikbare digitale producten, Nederlandse zorg kan hiervan leren bij inzet AI en digitalisering.

Making the NHS design system fit for the future. Tero Väänänen explains why the NHS design system exists and why it plays an important role in fulfilling the 10-year health plan. He also describes recent changes to the frontend code behind the design system, and why it is important for teams to adopt them now.   The NHS is moving from analogue to digital, and the NHS design system plays a critical role in making sure that shift results in accessible and usable digital products.  It does this by giving teams across the system a shared set of tools and standards, which reduce the effort needed to deliver digital products and services.

NL-context Nieuwe ontwikkelingen in medische AI kunnen de inzet van AI in de Nederlandse gezondheidszorg verbeteren door betere en gestandaardiseerde triage-systemen.

The article discusses advancing medical AI through benchmarking and competition for specialty triage. This approach aims to improve the development and implementation of AI in healthcare.

NL-context Deze AI-techniek kan de beoordeling van de economische impact van ziekten zoals pneumokokkenziekte in Nederland versnellen en verbeteren, waardoor zorgbeleid beter onderbouwd kan worden.

This study developed and validated an AI-assisted approach for conducting systematic literature reviews on the economic burden of pneumococcal disease. The use of AI can potentially streamline the review process and provide valuable insights for healthcare decision-making.

NL-context In de Nederlandse zorg kan AI-technologie helpen om artsen beter te informeren over sepsiszorgrichtlijnen, waardoor de kwaliteit van zorg verbetert.

A cluster randomized trial found that targeted feedback based on AI-enabled medical record abstraction can improve physician compliance with sepsis care guidelines. This approach may enhance the quality of sepsis care.

NL-context Nieuwe technologie voor beheer en toezicht op AI in de zorg kan Nederlandse zorgverleners helpen om veilig en betrouwbaar AI-tools in te zetten.

The authors propose a Clinical Harness for governable medical AI skill ecosystems, enabling accountable and persistent AI capabilities in clinical care. This architecture supports knowledge-driven, data-driven, and physics-enhanced skills across the care lifecycle.

NL-context Nieuwe technologie zoals quantum computing kan in de Nederlandse zorg leiden tot snellere ontwikkeling van medicijnen en betere toepassingen van kunstmatige intelligentie.

European companies and research institutions are integrating quantum computing into healthcare. The QML4Med project aims to merge quantum computing with machine learning to improve medical applications, such as predicting complications after blood transfusions and diagnosing arrhythmias.

NL-context In de Nederlandse zorg kan AI-toepassing in elektronische patiëntendossiers de nauwkeurigheid en efficiëntie van evaluaties van slagingsresultaten na een beroerte verbeteren.

A study developed and internally validated a large language model to assess the Modified Rankin Scale in electronic health records. This AI approach aims to enhance stroke outcome evaluations.

NL-context Hospitals in Nederland streven naar een uniforme beeldvormingsplatform, maar ervaren onverwachte complexiteit bij implementatie, wat hun strategische plannen beïnvloedt.

The concept of a single platform for all medical imaging to improve accessibility, standardisation and reduce fragmentation seems logical, but its implementation in practice proves to be significantly more complex. This complexity may impact the strategic plans of hospitals to unify their imaging systems.

NL-context Het gebruik van AI bij klachtenbehandeling in zorgorganisaties kan relatie met patiënten verharden en klachten escaleren.

Het gebruik van AI bij klachten kan risico's met zich meebrengen voor zorgorganisaties, zoals een verharding van de relatie en een grotere klacht. Zorgorganisaties moeten zich voorbereiden op deze nieuwe uitdagingen.

NL-context Onnodige en inefficiënte dataverzameling in klinische proeven kost patiënten tijd en verhoogt de druk op zorgverleners.

Almost 30% of clinical trial data does not directly inform key decisions, yet patients are still asked to provide it. This raises questions about the efficiency and relevance of current clinical trial data collection practices.

NL-context Nieuwe technologie voor productie immuuncellen kan behandeling van kanker in NL verbeteren, vraagt om aanpassingen in zorgprocessen en -opleidingen.

Onderzoekers creëren hernieuwbare bron voor immuuncelproductie. Wetenschappers van de University of Southern California (USC) hebben een nieuw platform voor celmanipulatie ontwikkeld dat zou kunnen helpen bij het overwinnen van een van de grootste uitdagingen in de immuuntherapie tegen kanker: het produceren van voldoende hoeveelheden immuuncellen voor de behand...

NL-context Nieuwe technologie kan zorgverlening bij kankerpatienten verbeteren door betere inzichten in werking van immunotherapie.

Lab-on-a-chip chip onthult werking van immunotherapie. Onderzoekers van de Technische Universiteit München (TUM) hebben een innovatief lab-on-a-chip-platform ontwikkeld waarmee de interactie tussen immuuncellen en kankercellen op het niveau van individuele cellen kan worden gevolgd. De technologie, CellTrap genaamd, maakt het mogelijk om nauwkeurig te o...

NL-context Het gebruik van AI bij reconstructie keuzes na huidkankeroperaties kan Nederlandse zorgverleners ondersteunen bij het bieden van gepersonaliseerde zorg.

Het Catharina Ziekenhuis werkt aan een systeem dat kunstmatige intelligentie inzet bij de behandeling van patiënten met huidkanker in het gezicht. De technologie moet artsen en patiënten helpen bij het maken van keuzes over reconstructies na een operatie.

NL-context Nederlandse zorg moet sneller gebruikmaken van innovatie, digitalisering en preventie om kwaliteit en veiligheid te waarborgen.

Edith Schippers, voormalig minister van Volksgezondheid en CEO van Mosadex, benadrukt dat de Nederlandse zorg toekomstbestendig kan blijven door innovatie, digitalisering en preventie sneller van pilot naar praktijk te brengen.

NL-context Het Nederlandse AI4Health initiatief versnelt de ontwikkeling en implementatie van kunstmatige intelligentie in de zorg met een investering van €112,6 miljoen.

The Dutch government has launched AI4Health, a 10-year national program with a €112.6 million investment to accelerate the development and implementation of artificial intelligence in the Dutch healthcare sector. The initiative brings together over 35 public and private parties to drive AI innovation in healthcare.

NL-context Kunstmatige intelligentie kan jonge onderzoekers ondersteunen bij het ontwikkelen van nieuwe onderzoeksideeën, wat kan leiden tot verbeteringen in de kwaliteit en veiligheid van zorg.

[Comment] Can large language models help young researchers develop new clinical research ideas?. The foundation of science begins with defining the most important ideas.1 Traditionally, this process of identifying new research questions (ideas or gaps) relies on a (often senior) scientist and their team to synthesise previous research, understand the direction of the field, consolidate feedback from colleagues and expert opinions, and build consensus through discussions and many meetings.2 To address more complex research problems such as translational or interdisciplinary science, team-based interactive discussions extending beyond traditional single-specialty groups are needed.

NL-context Medische AI-modellen kunnen Nederlandse zorgverleners ondersteunen bij het verlichten van personeelstekorten en het omgaan met groeiende medische informatie, waardoor patiënten meer tijd en regie krijgen.

AI kan helpen om de druk op de zorg te verlichten door personeelstekorten en groeiende medische informatie te adresseren. Medische AI-modellen kunnen meer tijd en regie bieden voor patiënten en professionals.

NL-context Nieuwe EU-regelgeving classificeert AI-systemen voor personeelsselectie als hoog risico, met directe gevolgen voor zorginstellingen die AI gebruiken of willen gebruiken voor recruitment.

What the EU AI Act Means for Staffing Businesses. If your business uses AI to screen, rank, or match candidates, the EU now regulates those tools as high-risk systems. Here is what changed, what it means for your operating model, and what you should be doing about it.

NL-context Robotondersteuning kan een nieuwe vorm van steun bieden aan kwetsbare groepen jongeren, zoals LGBTQ+, die risico lopen op zelfbeschadiging.

A randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a socially assistive robot in supporting mental wellbeing in LGBTQ+ young people at risk of self-harm. The study aimed to provide evidence for the use of robots in mental health support.

NL-context Digitale thuismonitoring kan in Nederland ziekenhuisopnames en fysieke consulten sterk verminderen, maar vereist betere regie, bekostiging en gegevensuitwisseling.

ING concludeert dat structurele en brede inzet van digitale thuismonitoring in Nederland kan leiden tot aanzienlijke besparingen in ziekenhuisopnames en fysieke consulten. Echter, grootschalige toepassing wordt gehinderd door gebrek aan regie, passende bekostiging en soepele gegevensuitwisseling.

NL-context De Nederlandse AI Fabriek (NLAIF) moet meer aandacht besteden aan de toepassing van AI in de zorg, naast de benodigde rekentijd, om zorgverlening te verbeteren.

De Nederlandse AI Fabriek (NLAIF) wordt vaak besproken in termen van infrastructuur, maar moet meer focussen op de toepassing van AI in de zorg. Het ontwikkelen van de volgende generatie AI vereist niet alleen hoogwaardige infrastructuur, maar ook zorgkracht.

NL-context Klaar: "Zorgorganisaties moeten goed omgaan met AI-gebruik bij klachten van patiënten om escalatie te voorkomen.

The increasing use of AI by patients to file complaints poses a risk to healthcare organizations, potentially hardening relationships and making complaints more severe. To mitigate this, healthcare organizations must prepare adequately for the impact of AI on complaint handling.

NL-context Nederlandse zorgorganisaties krijgen subsidie om patiënten te betrekken bij beslissingen over digitale zorg, zodat zorgverleners en patiënten beter samen kunnen beslissen.

A new subsidy regulation via ZonMw supports care organizations in involving patients in decisions about digital care. The subsidy aims to enhance dialogue between healthcare providers and patients.

NL-context De invloed van de tabaksindustrie op de gezondheidszorg en de rol van zorgprofessionals in het tegengaan van misleidende campagnes.

Artsen klagen Philip Morris aan om ‘misleidende’ campagne. Een groep artsen en gezondheidsfondsen dient vrijdag een klacht in bij de Reclame Code Commissie tegen een campagne van Philip Morris International (PMI). Volgens de artsen is de campagne misleidend. Met een "sturende" AI-tool zou PMI "op oneerlijke wijze" invloed proberen uit te oefenen op de Europese besluitvorming over tabaks- en nicotineproducten. "Dit is een georkestreerde lobbycampagne van een industrie die wereldwijd jaarlijks miljoenen mensen ziek maakt en doodt", zegt Hans Snijder, directeur van de Hartstichting.

NL-context Zorgorganisaties in Nederland kunnen met datagedreven personeelsplanning beter omgaan met tekorten aan zorgpersoneel.

With a sharp data analysis, strategic personnel planning can be made concrete and workable, allowing for targeted investment in solutions that make a difference. This is essential in a structurally tight labor market, according to Babette Hoefnagels of Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn.

NL-context Verpleegkundigen en andere zorgverleners kunnen door nieuwe technologieën en leerplatformen efficiënter werken en zich verder ontwikkelen.

Er is gestart met fototherapie behandeling thuis in de regio Eemland. Ook is het platform Noortzorg gelanceerd voor werken, leren en ontwikkelen in de zorg.

NL-context Zilveren Kruis wil huisartsenpraktijken financieel stimuleren om digitale triage-apps te gebruiken, wat discussie oproept over de inzet ervan en de gevolgen voor de organisatie van zorg en de competenties van zorgprofess

Zilveren Kruis wil huisartsenpraktijken financieel stimuleren om digitale triage-apps te gebruiken. Dit leidt tot discussie over de inzet van dergelijke apps in de huisartsenzorg.

NL-context Nederlandse zorgleiders die AI-implementatie uitstellen, lopen grote risico's en eenmalige implementatie is onvoldoende; continu verbeteren is vereist.

Dutch healthcare executives who delay AI implementation face significant risks. A one-time implementation is not enough; AI requires ongoing transformation.

NL-context Nieuwe Europese regelgeving rondom dataprotectie en AI heeft directe gevolgen voor Nederlandse zorginstellingen die AI-systemen gebruiken of willen gebruiken.

Marking 10 years of the GDPR: the evolution of the European data protection landscape. Brussels, 27 April – Today marks the 10th anniversary of the GDPR’s adoption, the first comprehensive data protection framework spanning an entire continent, establishing clear rights for individuals and obligations for organisations across Europe. The moment that led to the creation of the EDPB The GDPR led to the establishment of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) on 25 May 2018, replacing the Article 29 Working Party that was previously in charge of dealing with issues relating to the protection of personal data. The GDPR gave the Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) stronger enforcement powers and expanded the scope of their work from focusing mainly on national compliance complaints to routinely dealing with cross-border cases. In the past 10 years, the 31 European DPAs comprising the EDPB have worked together to ensure the consistent enforcement of the GDPR and a harmonised data protection approach across Europe.   A key role in an evolving digital landscape Today, the GDPR is part of a broader and evolving European digital framework, alongside other digital laws such as the Digital Services Act, the Digital Markets Act, and the AI Act. In a world shaped by artificial intelligence, platform economies, and increasing data-driven innovation, the GDPR ensures that technological progress goes hand in hand with the protection of individuals’ fundamental rights. An inspiration for the rest of the world The impact of the GDPR has extended far beyond Europe’s borders, inspiring similar frameworks across the globe and contributing to a growing international recognition of privacy as a fundamental right.   How the GDPR has shaped the data protection landscape: insights from Data Protection Authorities Have you ever wondered what the data protection landscape looked lik...

NL-context Toezichthouders met digitale kennis zijn cruciaal voor een veilig en effectief gebruik van technologie en AI in de Nederlandse zorg.

Simone van Golden promoveerde op de rol van toezichthouders met digitale expertise en deelt haar inzichten over de invloed ervan op de digitale strategie in de zorg. IT is cruciaal voor de zorg, zoals een hack bij ChipSoft aantoonde.

NL-context Tekortschietende digitale infrastructuur in gehandicaptenzorg leidt tot veiligheidsrisico's en extra werk voor zorgverleners.

The gehandicaptenzorg sector faces challenges in providing digital care due to insufficient ICT infrastructure, leading to potential safety risks. Risk analyses are not always conducted, and caregivers often have to exchange digital information manually.

NL-context Nederlandse zorginstellingen die AI-systemen gebruiken of willen gebruiken, moeten voldoen aan nieuwe regelgeving en toezicht vanuit de Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) en de Rijksdienst voor het intellectueel eigendom (

Toezicht op AI wordt concreet: sleutelrol voor de AP en de RDI. Het kabinet heeft het wetsvoorstel bekendgemaakt over hoe Nederland het toezicht op de Europese AI-verordening kan gaan organiseren. Staatssecretaris Aerdts (Digitale Economie en Soevereiniteit) heeft de Tweede Kamer hierover geïnformeerd en de uitvoeringswet AI-verordening maandag 20 april 2026 in internetconsultatie gebracht.

NL-context Nieuwe Europese AI-regelgeving leidt tot aanscherping toezicht op inzet AI in Nederlandse zorginstellingen.

The Dutch government has announced a bill to organize supervision on the European AI regulation. The bill, which is now in internet consultation, outlines the role of the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) and the Digital Infrastructure Authority (RDI) in supervising AI.

NL-context Zorginstellingen moeten ICT-systemen, ook die voor AI-toepassingen, actief beveiligen tegen cyberaanvallen en datalekken volgens de Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) will proactively audit ICT suppliers to prevent cyberattacks and data breaches. This aims to encourage timely adjustments to digital security arrangements.

NL-context Nieuwe EU-richtlijnen voor databescherming bij wetenschappelijk onderzoek, inclusief gebruik van AI, hebben directe gevolgen voor Nederlandse zorginstellingen die persoonsgegevens verwerken.

EDPB brings clarity to data processing for scientific research, speeds up the finalisation of the anonymisation guidelines and approves first European data protection seal as a tool for transfers . Brussels, 16 April – During its latest plenary, the EDPB has adopted Guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes. In addition, the Board has created a team to speed up the finalisation of the guidelines on anonymisation. The EDPB has also adopted two opinions on the two sets of the Europrivacy certification criteria for approval as European Data Protection Seals, one of which to be used as a tool for transfers. Many areas of scientific research rely on the processing of individuals’ personal data, and this has driven significant scientific breakthroughs that benefit society. The rise of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, also contributes to scientific progress by enabling researchers to use and analyse data in innovative ways. The main objective of the EDPB guidelines on scientific research is to provide more clarity for researchers and make GDPR compliance easier, while ensuring the protection of individuals’ fundamental rights. “Scientific research can drive societal progress and improve our daily lives.  Our guidelines facilitate innovative research by helping researchers to navigate the GDPR. The EDPB is committed to supporting the scientific community and unlocking the full potential of scientific research in the EU while upholding data protection rights." EDPB Chair, Anu Talus In its guidelines, the Board provides clarifications on the concept of ‘scientific research’. To determine if the processing takes place for scientific research purposes in the meaning of the GDPR, the Board provides six key-indicative factors that should be considered, in addition to the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing. These are: 1) methodical and systematic approach, 2) adherence to ethical standard, 3) verifiability and tra...

NL-context Patiënten in Nederland krijgen via MijnZuyderland-app directe en veilige toegang tot hun medische gegevens, wat zorgverlening en patiëntcommunicatie kan verbeteren.

Zuyderland heeft de MijnZuyderland-app gelanceerd, waardoor patiënten eenvoudiger toegang krijgen tot hun medische gegevens. De app biedt directe en veilige toegang tot het online patiëntportaal.

NL-context Nieuwe AI-software versnelt diagnose epilepsie met factor 30, efficiëntere zorg voor patiënten met epilepsie in Nederlandse ziekenhuizen.

Researchers at Universiteit Twente and Medisch Spectrum Twente have developed AI software that drastically accelerates the assessment of long-term EEG registrations for suspected epilepsy. The AI tool reduces the analysis time from up to three hours to just minutes.

NL-context Nieuwe EU-regelgeving verbiedt 'conversion practices' en heeft gevolgen voor zorginstellingen die dergelijke praktijken toepassen of steunen.

Press Remarks by Commissioner Lahbib at the European Citizens' Initiative to Ban Conversion Practices. European Commission Discours Brussels, 13 May 2026 En décembre, ici à Berlaymont, j'ai rencontré des victimes de pratiques de conversion. Je n'oublierai jamais ce que j'ai entendu. Appelons-la Sarah. Elle m'a ra...

NL-context Zorginstellingen krijgen toegang tot een landelijk cybercrisisnetwerk om digitale veiligheid te versterken en zorgcontinuïteit te waarborgen.

Z-CERT breidt cybercrisisnetwerk voor zorgsector uit. Nederlandse ziekenhuizen, umc’s en andere zorginstellingen krijgen vanaf 1 april 2026 toegang tot een landelijk cybercrisisnetwerk via Z-CERT. Via dit platform kunnen zorgorganisaties 24 uur per dag gespecialiseerde hulp inschakelen bij cyberincidenten. Met de uitbreiding wil Z-CERT de digitale weer...

NL-context Nieuwe Europese sjabloon voor Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA's) helpt zorginstellingen bij gebruik van AI-systemen om persoonsgegevens te beschermen.

Enhancing compliance and consistency: EDPB adopts DPIA template. Brussels, 14 April - In line with the EDPB’s Helsinki Statement to make GDPR compliance easier and strengthen consistency across Europe, the EDPB has adopted a template for Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA). The template will help organisations structure, harmonise and evidence their DPIA reporting processes. The template is complemented by an explainer document providing concise explanations for completing this template effectively, by breaking down key concepts in a simple language and addressing possible questions and knowledge gaps controllers might have. A DPIA is a process required in situations where the processing is likely to result in a high risk, to describe how personal data will be processed, assess whether the processing is necessary and appropriate, and identify and reduce risks to individuals’ rights and freedoms. The EDPB template has been conceived to support organisations step by step in this process while filling the template. Controllers can conduct their risk analysis and management processes as they prefer, using the DPIA methodology of their choice. While it is not mandatory for organisations to use the EDPB template, it allows them to benefit from predefined fields that prompt complete and structured responses. This will help ensure that all necessary information is captured accurately while minimising the risk of errors and saving time. The template will be subject to public consultation until 9 June, providing stakeholders with the opportunity to comment and provide feedback. Following the public consultation, all Data Protection Authorities will initiate the necessary steps to adopt this template either as their sole standard or as a ‘meta-template’ to which national-specific templates will align. In the meantime, organisations are en...

NL-context Twentse zorginstellingen ontwikkelen samen een regionale data-infrastructuur om zorgpraktijk, onderzoek en innovatie te ondersteunen.

Zorginstellingen, kennisorganisaties en bedrijven in Twente werken samen aan een regionale data-infrastructuur om zorgpraktijk, onderzoek en innovatie te ondersteunen. 27 zorgorganisaties bouwen aan een gezamenlijke datahub.

NL-context Ontwikkelingen in AI-technologie voor medische beeldvorming vragen extra aandacht voor risico's in alle fasen van ontwikkeling en gebruik om zorgkwaliteit en -veiligheid te borgen.

The absence of full lifecycle risk management for AI-based medical devices in radiology poses significant risks. This oversight can impact the safety and efficacy of AI-driven diagnostic tools.

NL-context Nieuwe interim-leiding Inspectie Gezondheidszorg en Jeugd: Janet Helder, na vertrek Rob Schuitema, die digitale transformatie in zorg toezicht vormgaf.

Janet Helder has been appointed as interim head inspector at the Inspectie Gezondheidszorg en Jeugd (Healthcare and Youth Inspectorate) effective October 14. This appointment follows the departure of program manager for digital transformation Rob Schuitema.

NL-context Nieuwe EU-regelgeving rondom dataprocessing en AI heeft directe gevolgen voor Nederlandse zorginstellingen die AI-systemen gebruiken of plannen om deze in te zetten.

EDPB annual report 2025: supporting stakeholders through guidance and dialogue. Brussels, 09 April - The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published its 2025 Annual Report. The report provides an overview of the EDPB work carried out in 2025 and reflects on important milestones, such as the adoption of the Helsinki Statement on Enhanced Clarity, Support, and Engagement. “In 2025, we saw the data protection landscape change significantly. The rapid expansion of the EU’s digital regulatory framework has added complexity to the data protection ecosystem. To help organisations navigate this complexity and support compliance, the EDPB focused on enhancing legal certainty, making compliance more achievable in practice, and strengthening cooperation, both among Data Protection Authorities and with other regulators.  We also prioritised meaningful dialogue with stakeholders to ensure our work reflected real-world needs. Our achievements support economic growth while continuing to protect individuals’ fundamental rights to privacy and data protection.” EDPB Chair, Anu Talus   The Helsinki’s statement initiatives leading the way In 2025, the EDPB worked actively to address the demand for regulatory simplification to support innovation and economic growth, while ensuring the protection of individuals’ personal data.  With this in mind, the Board adopted the Helsinki Statement on Enhanced Clarity, Support, and Engagement, which outlines new initiatives to make GDPR compliance easier, strengthen consistency, enhance the dialogue and improve transparency with stakeholders and boost cross-regulatory cooperation.   For example, the Board launched a public consultation to ask organisations which templates would be most useful, organised several stakeholder events to consult organisations on upcoming guidelines and systematically published reports on stakeho...

NL-context Nederlandse zorgregulatoren werken samen om digitale en fysieke weerbaarheid in de zorg te versterken, onder meer vanwege nieuwe regelgeving rondom AI-systemen.

Dutch regulators are intensifying their collaboration to strengthen digital and physical resilience in the healthcare sector, recognizing its importance in the country's digitalized economy and amid growing geopolitical threats.

NL-context Een praktisch kader voor eerlijke en verantwoorde AI in de zorg helpt bij het aanpakken van bias en ongelijkheid in zorgtechnologie.

[Viewpoint] A practical framework for operationalising responsible and equitable artificial intelligence in health care: tackling bias, inequity, and implementation challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform health care; however, successful integration of AI into health care requires overcoming obstacles, such as biases in data and AI models, and addressing challenges in generating sufficient clinical evidence for deployment. In this Viewpoint, we present a community-based, actionable framework for responsible and ethical development, deployment, and integration of AI-based solutions in health care, emphasising bias mitigation and clinical evidence generation.

NL-context Toename van AI-aangedreven ontdekkingen in de virologie kan leiden tot nieuwe inzichten en behandelopties voor infectieziekten in Nederland.

Artificial Intelligence unveils some 160,000 new virus species, revolutionizing viral discovery. A groundbreaking study reveals how artificial intelligence has identified over 160,000 new RNA virus species, dramatically expanding our understanding of viral diversity. This AI-powered discovery method, developed by an international research team, analyzes genetic ‘dark matter’ to uncover viruses in extreme environments, potentially revolutionizing virology and bioinformatics. The revolutionary discovery of over 160,000 new RNA […]

NL-context Toenemende investeringen in digitale zorgoplossingen in de VS versnellen de ontwikkeling en beschikbaarheid van digitale gezondheidszorgtechnologieën, met gevolgen voor de Nederlandse markt.

Building a Coherent Go-To-Market Strategy for Digital Health Solutions: A Q&A with ZS Associates’ Vijesh Unnikrishnan and Dan MacLeod. Digital health has been a promising, growing space over the past decade. And with the pandemic putting new demands on the healthcare system, demand for digitally-enabled care and services spiked overnight. Even as a light has emerged at the end of the pandemic tunnel, momentum toward digital health shows no signs of slowing down. Over $14B was invested across 2020 in private US digital health companies, a number likely to be dwarfed by 2021 investment, with $6.7B already put to work in Q1 2021. With plenty of funding in tow, more companies are on their way to advancing the promise of digital transformation and achieving meaningful scale. Building a Coherent Go-To-Market Strategy for Digital Health Solutions: A Q&A with ZS Associates’ Vijesh Unnikrishnan and Dan MacLeod first appeared on Rock Health.

NL-context Nederlandse zorg moet ook digitale veiligheid prioriteren bij uitrol digitale zorgplatforms en -diensten.

Cyber first responders: Strengthening NHS defences in the digital age. Martin Jarvis, Incident Management Lead in our Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC), explains how the preparedness of individual NHS organisations, working alongside central response capabilities, forms a protective partnership to keep the NHS safe. Driving forward the NHS 10 Year Health Plan’s commitment to move 'from analogue to digital' means cyber security is more critical than ever. As we build a digitally-enabled health service, where patients can access care 24/7 through the NHS App and other digital channels, robust cyber defences are essential for patient safety and continuity of care.

NL-context Amerikaanse investering in databeschikbaarheid en interoperabiliteit raakt Nederlandse vraagstukken rondom datasharing en integrale zorg.

Healthcare’s data, interoperability, and workflow backbone: Announcing our investment in Zus Health. Historically, the fragmented nature of the U.S. healthcare system has made it nearly impossible for providers, pharmacies, and payers to collaborate and provide coordinated care—and patients have traditionally had almost no access to or control over their own health data. There has generally been little in the way of effective, HIPAA-compliant data sharing between healthcare stakeholders, leaving valuable—and potentially life-saving information—stuck in data silos. Healthcare’s data, interoperability, and workflow backbone: Announcing our investment in Zus Health first appeared on Rock Health.

NL-context Janet Helder is benoemd als hoofdinspecteur ad interim bij de Inspectie Gezondheidszorg en Jeugd, wat toezicht houdt op de inzet van AI-systemen in de zorg.

Janet Helder hoofdinspecteur ad interim bij de Inspectie Gezondheidszorg en Jeugd. Janet Helder is per 14 oktober benoemd tot hoofdinspecteur ad interim bij de Inspectie Gezondheidszorg en Jeugd. Door het einde van de opdracht van programmamanager digitale transformatie Rob Schuitema per 1 oktober ontstond er een vacature in het...

NL-context Nieuwe EU-regelgeving rondom AI heeft directe gevolgen voor Nederlandse zorginstellingen die AI-systemen gebruiken of willen gaan gebruiken.

Modifying AI Under the EU AI Act: Lessons from Practice on Classification and Compliance. This is a guest post written by legal compliance professionals Øystein Endal, Andrea Vcric, Sidsel Nag, Nick Malter and Daylan Araz (see section about authors at the end), drawing on their experience from running or consulting businesses integrating AI. For any questions or suggestions, please contact Nick Malter at nick@trail-ml.com. Disclaimer: Please note that the […]

NL-context EU AI Act verplicht zorginstellingen die AI-systemen gebruiken om te voldoen aan nieuwe regels, nu via vrijwillige 'Code of Practice' of straks via wettelijke verplichtingen.

Overview of the Code of Practice. The Code of Practice offers a clear framework to help developers of General Purpose AI (GPAI) models meet the requirements of the EU AI Act. While providers can choose to follow the Code, they are also free to demonstrate compliance through other appropriate methods. This post provides a concise overview of each Chapter, Commitment, and […]

NL-context Overname van gespecialiseerde zorgaanbieders door grote platformen verandert het zorgmarktlandschap en heeft gevolgen voor toegankelijkheid en kosten van zorg.

Ro acquires Modern Fertility: Segment-specific M&A another front in the platform wars. Ro acquiring Modern Fertility represents the opportunity created when segment-specific services for a given population or need—in this case fertility—combine with wide-population focused virtual care platforms. This deal won’t be the last transaction where telehealth and navigation platforms snap up startups focused on segment-specific verticals. Ro acquires Modern Fertility: Segment-specific M&A another front in the platform wars first appeared on Rock Health.

NL-context In Nederland is een vergelijkbare ontwikkeling gaande met de implementatie van het Zorginformatiebiedplatform en de uitbreiding van registratiesystemen voor zeldzame en aangeboren aandoeningen.

Transforming data into action for rare and congenital conditions. Sarah and Steven celebrate 10 years of the National Congenital Conditions and Rare Disease Registration Service (NCARDRS). This year the National Congenital Conditions and Rare Disease Registration Service (NCARDRS), part of NHS England’s the National Disease Registration Service (NDRS), celebrates 10 years of advancing understanding and care for people affected by congenital and rare conditions. Reflecting on the past decade, we have come so far in using data to make a tangible difference and achieved so much, yet there remains much more still to do.

NL-context AI-systemen gaan in de zorg een actievere rol spelen, van hulpmiddelen naar zelfstandige samenwerkingspartners, wat zorginnovatie kan versnellen.

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are rapidly evolving into active collaborators in healthcare, transforming from tools to agents. This shift, known as agentification, is being applied across clinical care and biomedical research.

NL-context AI-model voor detectie van lymfkniermetastasen verbetert nauwkeurigheid diagnose en patiëntuitkomsten, potentieel grote impact op kankerzorg in Nederland.

An AI model, PanCAM, has been developed to detect lymph node metastasis across various cancer types with high sensitivity and robust performance. This model could assist pathologists in diagnosing and support treatment decision-making.

NL-context IGJ wil dat zorgaanbieders generatieve AI zorgvuldig gebruiken, nu al gevolgen voor instellingen die AI-systemen inzetten of plannen.

The Dutch healthcare inspectorate (IGJ) urges healthcare providers to use generative AI responsibly, citing various applications such as patient file summaries, chatbots for patient queries, and consultation notes.

NL-context Zorgorganisaties in Nederland hebben te maken met de uitdaging om AI op een veilige en verantwoorde manier in te zetten, wat vraagt om doeltreffende bestuurskaders.

A scoping review was conducted to identify governance frameworks for safe and responsible AI use in healthcare organisations. The review aims to inform healthcare organisations on implementing AI in a safe and responsible manner.

NL-context Verpleegkundigen in Nederland lopen voorop bij het gebruik van technologie om administratieve lasten te verlichten en zorgprocessen te verbeteren.

Verpleegkundigen weten hoe tech de zorg vooruit kan helpen. Verpleegkundigen zijn de overvloed aan administratie en versnipperde zorgprocessen beu en worden daardoor de meest actieve gebruikers van digitale technologieën, van telecare tot AI-gestuurde voorspellende analyses. Ze ontwerpen en testen hulpmiddelen mee in echte klinische omgevingen, nemen toe wat...

NL-context Het gebruik van AI in de geestelijke gezondheidszorg vereist duidelijke juridische en regelgevende kaders om kwaliteit en veiligheid te waarborgen.

A systematic review of AI applications in mental health highlights the importance of integrating legal and regulatory perspectives. This integration is crucial for the safe and effective use of AI in mental healthcare.

NL-context Veilig gebruik van AI in de zorg vereist duidelijke regels en richtlijnen, essentieel voor Nederlandse ziekenhuizen en zorginstellingen.

The article discusses the importance of defining operational safety in clinical artificial intelligence systems. Clear definitions and guidelines are needed to ensure the safe deployment of AI in healthcare.

NL-context Ontwikkeling van betrouwbare AI-tools in de zorg vereist duidelijke evaluatiecriteria om patiëntveiligheid en effectiviteit te garanderen.

The article discusses the need for effective evaluation of AI in clinical medicine. It emphasizes the importance of establishing specific criteria for evaluating AI's performance in medical settings.

The WHO/Europe report reveals a rapid growth of AI in European healthcare, but notes that the conditions for responsible implementation are lagging behind. The report provides a detailed overview of AI applications in all 27 EU member states.

A systematic literature review examines the bias, representation, and clinical fidelity of AI-generated images used in medical education. This is crucial for ensuring the quality and accuracy of medical training.

The healthcare sector is not prepared for the new era of AI-enabled cyberattacks, which can have severe consequences for patients. Cyberattacks on healthcare infrastructure can lead to patients becoming real casualties.

A machine learning model was developed to predict major complications after postmastectomy breast reconstruction. The model was trained on structured data and clinical notes.

A randomized clinical trial in Israel found that a conversational AI-based platform can help reduce anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among university students. The platform demonstrated potential in improving well-being and life satisfaction.

Versnellen met BI en AI in de zorg met Microsoft Fabric. Zorgorganisaties beschikken over steeds meer data, maar benutten die nog onvoldoende. Verspreide systemen, beperkte toegang en complexe ontsluiting belemmeren de ontwikkeling van inzichten. Met een modern dataplatform op basis van Microsoft Fabric krijgen organisaties weer grip op hun data en versnellen ze de inzet van BI en AI in de praktijk.

The healthcare workforce needs to be prepared for the successful deployment of AI technology. This requires training and education to ensure that healthcare professionals can effectively use AI tools.

The Dutch government has decided to use 'doorbraakmiddelen' to scale up labor-saving AI, digital and hybrid care, and medical technology nationwide. A total of €800 million will be available in 2027, 2028, and 2029.

Onderzoek toont aan dat kunstmatige intelligentie een belangrijke rol kan spelen bij het eerder opsporen van alvleesklierkanker. Vroege detectie is van groot belang voor de behandeling van deze ziekte.

A qualitative study explored the real-world experiences of physicians integrating AI into clinical practice, highlighting legal and ethical challenges. The study provides insights into the complexities of AI adoption in healthcare.

The integration of AI in healthcare requires protecting clinical value judgment to ensure that medical decisions are made with careful consideration of AI outputs. This is crucial to maintain trust and safety in AI-driven healthcare.

There is a pressing need to innovate global regulatory frameworks for generative AI in medical devices. This is crucial for ensuring the safe and effective use of AI in healthcare.

OLVG heeft een AI-model ontwikkeld dat voorspelt of patiënten na ontslag extra zorg nodig hebben. Hierdoor kunnen verpleegkundigen eerder starten met regelen van thuiszorg, revalidatie of tijdelijk verblijf.

De Federatie Medisch Specialisten (FMS) wil dat alle specialisten in de toekomst voldoende kennis hebben van AI, data en digitale zorg. Dit moet een vereiste worden in opleiding, richtlijnen, kwaliteitsbeleid en een voorwaarde voor (her)registratie.

The Federatie Medisch Specialisten has presented a digital agenda towards 2035, outlining the role of medical specialists in the digital healthcare landscape. The agenda addresses the impact of AI, data-driven working, and hybrid care on medical practice.

EDPB and EDPS support harmonisation of clinical trials under European Biotech Act, but call for specific safeguards for sensitive health data. Brussels, 12 March 2026 – The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have adopted a Joint Opinion on the European Commission’s Proposal for a European Biotech Act. The Proposal aims to strengthen Europe’s biotechnology and biomanufacturing sectors, particularly in the area of health, by streamlining the regulatory framework and updating the rules for clinical trials. The EDPB and the EDPS support the Proposal’s objective of fostering the EU’s competitiveness and addressing existing fragmentation in the application of the Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR). In particular, they welcome the aim to establish a single legal basis for the processing of personal data by sponsors and investigators, which will significantly improve legal clarity across Europe. At the same time, the EDPB and the EDPS underline that the sensitivity of health and genetic data processed in the context of clinical trials requires a high standard of protection. The Joint Opinion provides several recommendations to ensure that the proposed simplifications do not lower the level of protection for clinical trial participants. Key recommendations include: Clarifying controller roles: The Proposal should specify whether the actors involved in funding and conducting clinical trials act as sole or joint data controllers, to ensure a clear allocation of responsibilities. Limiting data retention: The mandatory 25-year minimum retention period should expressly apply only to the clinical trial master file, rather than to all personal data processed during a trial. Further processing for other clinical trials or for scientific research: As the Proposal aims to provide a legal basis under Union law for the further processing of trial data by the same controller, the ...

The latest Monitor Digitale Zorg report reveals that the use of digital healthcare applications remained stable in 2025 compared to the previous year, but with a shift towards more hybrid care models using video calls and AI. This indicates a growing adoption of digital technologies in healthcare.

The use of large language models (LLMs) in healthcare increases the risk of misinformation, especially if trained on unverified online sources. This risk is heightened when developers do not disclose the databases used to train these tools.

A cohort study used electronic health record data to predict preeclampsia in late gestation across multiple healthcare settings. The study found that dynamic, short-term prediction of preeclampsia is achievable using routine clinical and laboratory data.

The use of large language models in surgical informed consent can improve the process by combining information retrieval with simulated emotional responsiveness. However, their application should be restricted to passive empathy, alerting healthcare providers to patient anxiety without simulating genuine empathy.

Onderzoekers van het Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen en Certe hebben een AI-programma ontwikkeld dat infectieziekten vroeg kan opsporen door signalen uit huisartsbezoeken te herkennen. Hierdoor kan de zorg eerder ingrijpen bij een dreigende uitbraak.

A randomized clinical trial found that proactive outreach by a clinical pharmacist applying a hypoglycemia-prevention algorithm resulted in safer prescribing of diabetes regimens among high-risk patients. This approach may help reduce hypoglycemia risk in patients with type 2 diabetes.

To reduce wait times in healthcare, such as bringing down the waiting time for nursing homes from 232 to 30 days, and to optimize care planning, higher management in healthcare must develop data and AI literacy. This will enable them to organize care more efficiently using data and algorithms.

Heart failure monitoring startup Acorai turns heads with oversubscribed seed. Swedish medical device startup Acorai is pairing proprietary sensing hardware and machine learning software with the goal of putting a non-invasive heart pressure monitoring tool in the hands of clinicians — starting with doctors in the U.S. Patients hospitalized with heart failure typically need to undergo an invasive procedure, such as catheterization or having an […]

The spread of health misinformation through large language models (LLMs) poses a significant risk to public health. LLMs' susceptibility to harmful misinformation is particularly concerning in the medical context.