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Dutch Physiotherapists Face Crisis, Urge Minimum Tariffs
Physiotherapists in the Netherlands are facing a crisis due to low tariffs and lack of career prospects. The KNGF is calling for minimum tariffs to prevent a mass exodus from the profession.
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Koninklijk Nederlands Gezelschap Voor Fysiotherapie (Kngf)Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit (Nza)Fdv
Lodi Hennink
- What is the current situation regarding the tariffs for physiotherapy sessions?
- The current average tariff for a 30-minute physiotherapy session is almost 35 euros, but the actual cost is at least 10 euros higher. This price discrepancy is unsustainable for many physiotherapists.
- How does the competition among insurance companies affect the salaries of physiotherapists?
- Insurers who raise tariffs are outcompeted by those offering lower rates, creating downward pressure on physiotherapist salaries and forcing patients to seek more expensive alternatives like hospital visits.
- What is the main concern of the Koninklijk Nederlands Gezelschap voor Fysiotherapie (KNGF)?
- The Koninklijk Nederlands Gezelschap voor Fysiotherapie (KNGF) is urging the Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit (NZa) to set minimum tariffs for physiotherapists to prevent a mass exodus from the profession.
- What are the reasons behind the increasing number of physiotherapists leaving the profession?
- Low tariffs, driven by market competition among insurers, have led to decreased salaries and poor career prospects for physiotherapists, causing many to leave the field and fewer students to enroll in the profession.
- What is the KNGF's proposed solution to the ongoing crisis, and what are its potential consequences?
- The KNGF believes that establishing minimum tariffs will ensure the survival of physiotherapy in the Netherlands. While this might lead to higher premiums for insurers, it will ultimately benefit patients by maintaining access to this vital healthcare service.