The Dutch version of this topic can be found here: Nationaal Knooppunt voor Internationale Gezondheidsvergelijkingen
International health Information
The use of internationally comparable health data adds a valuable dimension to the monitoring of our public health and the assessment of the performance of our health care system. Exploring variations and experiences in health and care in other European countries can give us more insights into causes and possible solutions for health problems. International health data and comparisons are therefore important for the development of knowledge, the making of new policy and the adjustment of priorities.
It is vital that the Netherlands is aware of the processes surrounding the collection and use of health data. Access to relevant data and knowledge about the use of such data is essential for a future-proof health system. The National Node on Health Information fulfills the need for knowledge and exchange in this area.
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National Node on Health Information
What does the Node want?
The National Node is a national network that brings together information about internationally comparable health data and their use, while promoting their quality and exchangeability.
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What does the Node do?
The focus of the National Node is on coordination of knowledge and expertise about international health data and their use.
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Who is the National Node?
The National Node on Health Information is formed by national institutions that generate and use data and information for international purposes. It has a core team consisting of RIVM (secretariat), CBS and NIVEL.
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Intended users of the Node
The National Node on Health Information is aimed at health researchers, health policy makers and other professionals in the field of public health and care, interested in internationally comparable data and their use.
Relevant websites
- Metadatabase Zorggegevens (Dutch)
- Community of data experts (Dutch)
- International comparisons on VZinfo.nl (Dutch)
- ECHI indicators on VZinfo.nl
- ECHI background information on European Health Information Portal
- Other European National Nodes (European Health Information Portal)
- Joint Action on Health Information (InfAct)
- Population Health Information Research Infrastructure (PHIRI)
- WHO Collaborating Centre for the Family of International Classifications (FIC) in the Netherlands
Agenda international meetings on health information
| Provisional list of meetings | In 2026 | Present |
|---|---|---|
| 14th Meeting of the OECD Joint Network of Senior Budget and Health Officials | 8-9 April | |
| (Virtual) Exceptional meeting on the HC PWB (OECD Members only) | 24 April | |
| (Virtual) Expert Group on the Economics of Public Health (EGEPH) | 4-5 May | |
| 16th Meeting of the Working Party on the OECD Patient Reported Indicator Surveys (WP-PaRIS) | 11 May | |
| Working Party on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices | 12-13 May | |
| (Virtual) Working Party on Health Care Quality and Outcomes (HCQO) | 19-20 May | |
| AI in Health International Policy Conference in Spain | 28-29 May | |
| 39th Session of the Health Committee | 22-23 June | |
| Ad hoc workshop of toe HC (To be confirmed) | 24 June | |
| Working Party on Digitalisation of Health and AI | 14-15 October | |
| Workshop with WP on Digitalisation of Health and AI, WP on HS and WP on HCQO | 16 October | |
| Working Party on Heath Care Quality and Outcomes (HCQO) | 19-20 October | |
| Joint Meeting HCQO-HS | 21 October | |
| Working Party on Health Statistics (HS) | 22-23 October | |
| (Virtual) 17th Meeting of the Working Party on be OECD Patient Reported Indicator Surveys (WP-PaRIS) | 17 November | |
| (Virtual) Expert Group on the Economics of Public Health (EGEPH) | 25-26 November | |
| 40th Session of the Health Committee | 2-3 December | |
| Ad hoc workshop of the HC (To be confirmed) | 4 December |
