Factors influencing procurement of digital healthcare : a case study in Dutch district nursing

Digital health is considered a promising solution in keeping healthcare accessible and affordable. However, implementation is often complex and sustainable funding schemes are lacking. Despite supporting policy, scaling up innovative forms of healthcare progresses much slower than intended in Dutch national framework agreements. The aim of this study is to identify factors that influence the procurement of digital health particular in district nursing. Investing in better relationships between payer and care provider organisations and professionals is an important next step towards scaling digital health.