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==Paradigms:==
==Paradigms:==
The fundamental shift in thinking is the transformation from a regulated system, like in most other European countries to a much more market oriented system in which government has much less control and market forces will drive development.
People to communication and entertain something to spend a lot of time to use mobile phone anywhere and anytime grows rapidly


==Experts:==
==Experts:==

Revision as of 00:18, 18 November 2005

Description:

Over the next 5 years, the mobile convergence will develop in three theme

Convergence of technology will develop with communication,broadcast and computing

Technological capabilities that can be developed on the move are rapidly burring the distinction between mobile phone and PCs.

Ongoing advances in sophistication,functionality and personalisation will continue to sustain handset renewal

Enablers:

o The increase of health care cost will urge the government to introduce more efficient, market oriented systems. The current Dutch government adagio is “market where possible, and only intervene when necessary
o In the current budget system all capital expenditures are separately funded and guaranteed by government. As from 2012 hospitals will be fully responsible for their income and production (WTZi).
o The new hospital financing system (DBC’s) makes differences between hospitals in price and quality visible. By that competition between hospitals will increase

Inhibitors:

o Design and potable size

o Usability

Paradigms:

People to communication and entertain something to spend a lot of time to use mobile phone anywhere and anytime grows rapidly

Experts:

Ministry of health (www.minvws.nl), College Bouw (www.cbz.nl), ZAio (www.ctg-zaio.nl)

Timing:

Start new insurance system (zorgverzekeringswet) 1-1-2006
Start new hospital financing system (DBC’s) 1-1-2005, finish 1-1-2008
Start liberalization construction of hospitals (WTZi) 1-1-2006, finish 2012

Web Resources:

www.minvwsnl
www.zorgaanzet.nl
www.cbz.nl
www.ctg-zaio.nl