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 have been reduced by around 10%, despite rising operational costs.
The BSC and the Belgian Working Group on Preventive Cardiology highlight the risks of this decision and call for prevention to be assessed through its long-term health and societal impact.
Read the letter (NL & FR) sent to Minister Vandenbroucke and to RIZIV/INAMI.