Dutch government is encouraging the healthcare sector to expand telehealth (eHealth) services. Dutch government wants eHealth to become more widely available and is encouraging the healthcare sector to develop it further. These are the following goals: By 2019 80% of the chronically ill have direct electronic access to some of their medical data, such as medication data, vital functions and test results, and is able to use this data in mobile apps or internet applications. Of the chronically ill (diabetes, COPD) and vulnerable elderly 75% who are willing and able can take their own measurements (like blood pressure and cholesterol levels) by 2019, mostly in combination with remote monitoring by a professional. By 2019 everyone in need of care at home will be able to communicate by video with their care professional remotely 24 hours a day. Also, smart home technology will be used to support home care. People receiving care and support at home should be able to communicate with their care provider 24 hours a day via a screen, if they wish.

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