Savings on cardiac rehabilitation undermine the prevention policy Cardiac rehabilitation is a cornerstone of cardiovascular care, with proven benefits for patients, healthcare systems and society. Yet, from 1 August 2026, fees for cardiac rehabilitation in Belgium h... 2 Oct 2026
Nurses access to exhibition BSC and 9 other associations have co-signed an open letter to Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke addressing an outdated hurdle in healthcare: nurses and paramedics being barred from exhibition areas ... 18 Sept 2026
Reimbursement of semaglutide We are advocating targeted reimbursement of semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy®) for secondary cardiovascular prevention in patients with established cardiovascular disease who are overweight or obese. Read o... 16 Jul 2026
Ergospirometry nomenclature - New Royal Decree We are formally contesting the new Royal Decree regarding ergospirometry nomenclature đźš«. The Issue: The new regulations mandate arterial blood gas sampling as a requirement for reimbursement. This is ... 12 Jun 2026
Controls on reimbursement for lipid-lowering therapy We support the controls of statin prescriptions but urge authorities to eliminate the heavy administrative burden that currently undermines preventive care. We also stress that statin intolerance be d... 29 Apr 2026
Holter Nomenclature -Â BEHRA position See BeHRA (Belgian Heart Rhythm Association) position following the reform of the Holter monitoring nomenclature that entered into force on 1 January 2026.... 17 Feb 2026
Holter Nomenclature - Changes A reform of the Holter monitoring nomenclature has entered into force on 1 January 2026. Read the details of the changes in RIZIV letter / INAMI letter... 23 Jan 2026
EU Cardiovascular Health plan With the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan “Safe Hearts” set for publication on 16 December, the EACH Summit marks a turning point for cardiovascular health in Europe. This momentum will carry forward at ... 19 Dec 2025
EU Safe Hearts Plan The EU Commission recently took action on cardiovascular diseases by launching the EU Safe Hearts Plan. What is the EU Safe Hearts Plan? Download the factsheet What does the Safe Hearts Plan aim to ac... 16 Dec 2025
Cost-saving measures in cardiovascular care We oppose the recent cost-saving measures in cardiovascular care. While we understand the need for economies, reducing reimbursement for essential procedures and medications, such as statins, risks ha... 2 Dec 2025
EU pharmaceutical reform The BSC, together with the ESC, fully supports the EU pharmaceutical reform, which we view as a historic opportunity to ensure timely access to safe and effective medicines while promoting innovation.... 17 Nov 2025
Minimum tobacco taxes across the EU On 10 October 2025, EU finance ministers will discuss the Commission’s proposal to revise the Tobacco Taxation Directive. The proposal aims to raise minimum tobacco taxes across the EU and, for the fi... 9 Oct 2025