Nationaal Programma Palliatieve Zorg II

What Nationaal Programma Palliatieve Zorg II does

Nationaal Programma Palliatieve Zorg II (NPPZ II) is a Dutch national healthcare program launched in 2022 and scheduled to conclude in December 2026. It is operated by Stichting Palliatieve Zorg Nederland (Stichting PZNL), a non-profit foundation headquartered in Utrecht (Rijnkade 5). The program is the second phase of the national palliative care agenda, succeeding NPPZ I (2014–2018), and coordinates transformation of palliative care across the Netherlands through six strategic themes: Transformatie palliatieve zorg, Kwaliteitskader palliatieve zorg, Maatschappelijke Bewustwording (societal awareness), Proactieve Zorgplanning (proactive care planning), Versterken Samenwerking (strengthening collaboration), Digitale Gegevensuitwisseling (digital data exchange), and Meten en Monitoren (measurement and monitoring). Governance sits with a Stuurgroep of 17 partner organizations operating under the Integraal Zorgakkoord (IZA), with policy oversight from the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS).

The program's primary products and platforms include the nppz.org website, the quarterly 'Passende Palliatieve Zorg' magazine, the Leerwerkplatform (digital learning environment), the NPPZ II Stimuleringsimpuls grant program, and a portfolio of frameworks and tools: the Kwaliteitskader palliatieve zorg Nederland (national quality framework), Taalhandboek (language handbook), Steffie Online Lesmodule (accessible learning module), Zelfevaluatie (organizational self-evaluation), Netwerkevaluatie (network evaluation methodology), Beeldwijzer/Beeldbank (visual resource library), and Beeld van het Land (national implementation monitoring instrument). Distribution operates through 65+ Regional Palliative Care Networks and seven regional Consortia Palliatieve Zorg (including Propallia and PalZO), each linked to a university medical center, supported by awareness campaigns such as 'Zorg tot het laatst. Je doet het samen'.

NPPZ II is government-funded, not a commercial entity, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Funding flows primarily through VWS and ZonMw (Palliantie II), with health insurer partnerships (Zilveren Kruis, Zorg & Zekerheid) piloting performance-based and transmural financing models (TAPA$, TEPZ) in collaboration with the Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit (NZa). The organization employs 93 people and serves healthcare providers, palliative care patients and families, regional networks, hospices (VPTZ), professional associations, patient federation, and insurers across the Netherlands. The technology stack consists of standard web integrations (Google Analytics, YouTube, Google Maps) with no disclosed API or proprietary platform; the core offering is coordination, frameworks, grants, and knowledge products rather than software.

Name

Nationaal Programma Palliatieve Zorg II

Legal name

Stichting Palliatieve Zorg Nederland

Website

https://nppz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NPPZ II is a Dutch national, government-funded palliative care transformation program run by Stichting PZNL (Utrecht). It coordinates 17 partner organizations, 65+ regional networks, and 7 consortia across six strategic themes to integrate palliative care into mainstream Dutch healthcare, scheduled to end in December 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Coordination Program

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Global Health (HLAJAOAD)

Keywords

• Palliative care program
• Healthcare coordination services
• Quality framework implementation
• Proactive care planning
• Regional palliative networks

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NPPZ II is a national Dutch healthcare coordination program that integrates palliative care into mainstream healthcare delivery. It operates across six strategic themes — Quality Framework, Societal Awareness, Proactive Care Planning, Strengthening Collaboration, Digital Data Exchange, and Measurement & Monitoring — through frameworks, tools, training, and a Stimuleringsimpuls grant program. The program is hosted by Stichting PZNL and delivered to 65+ regional palliative care networks, hospitals, hospices, and home care providers across the Netherlands.

Product overview

Nationaal Programma Palliatieve Zorg II (NPPZ II) is a national healthcare coordination program operated by Stichting Palliatieve Zorg Nederland (PZNL) focused on integrating palliative care into standard healthcare and support in the Netherlands. The program operates through a website platform (nppz.org) as its primary digital interface, supplemented by various publications (Passende Palliatieve Zorg Magazine), educational resources (Steffie lesmodule, Taalhandboek), assessment tools (Zelfevaluatie, Netwerkevaluatie), and a digital learning platform (Leerwerkplatform). The program also distributes funding through its Stimuleringsimpuls grant program and maintains visual resources like the Beeldwijzer and Beeldbank. NPPZ II works through six strategic themes: Transformation of Palliative Care, Quality Framework, Social Awareness, Proactive Care Planning, Strengthening Collaboration, and Digital Data Exchange.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NPPZ II Website Platform (nppz.org) Primary digital platform for the NPPZ II national program, providing information about palliative care transformation, the six strategic themes, resources, news, and coordination tools for healthcare professionals and stakeholders in the Dutch palliative care ecosystem.
• Passende Palliatieve Zorg Magazine Quarterly magazine featuring practitioner experiences, lessons learned, program updates, and interviews with stakeholders involved in palliative care transformation in the Netherlands.
• Leerwerkplatform (Learning Work Platform) Digital meeting place connecting project leaders implementing palliative care improvement projects, enabling knowledge sharing, experience exchange, and mutual inspiration across implementation initiatives nationwide.
• NPPZ II Stimuleringsimpuls (Stimulus Program) Funding program supporting palliative care improvement initiatives, including projects for strengthening hospice care, network evaluation, and regional collaboration across Dutch palliative care networks.
• Beeldwijzer en Beeldbank Palliatieve Zorg (Image Guide and Image Bank) Visual resource developed by Stichting PZNL and ZonMw providing guidelines and a repository of diverse, authentic images representing palliative care to improve media representation beyond stereotypical imagery.
• Taalhandboek Palliatieve Zorg (Language Handbook) Handbook developed by Bureau Taalstrategie providing guidance on framing and language use in palliative care communication, with a summary version also available.
• Steffie Online Lesmodule (Steffie Online Lesson Module) Online learning module developed in 2023 to make palliative care understandable for people with reading or writing difficulties, using images and audio for accessible education.
• Zelfevaluatie Palliatieve Zorg (Self-Evaluation Palliative Care) Evaluation tool for healthcare organizations to assess their palliative care quality, identify improvement areas, and create action plans based on the Kwaliteitskader palliatieve zorg Nederland.
• Netwerkevaluatie (Network Evaluation) Methodology developed by Stichting PZNL for palliative care networks to gain insight into their internal collaboration and results, enabling learning and improvement.
• Beeld van het Land (Image of the Country) National instrument and learning system providing insight into the development of implementation of the Kwaliteitskader palliatieve zorg Nederland, aggregating initiatives, experiences, and results from regional Palliative Care Networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120,000 people annually require palliative care services

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stuurgroep NPPZ II (17 parties)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe steering group comprises 17 partner organizations that collaboratively govern and guide the NPPZ II program. The group oversees program progress and is accountable for strategic direction aligned with the Integraal Zorgakkoord (IZA) objectives.
• Stichting PZNL (Palliatieve Zorg Nederland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting PZNL serves as the host organization for NPPZ II, operating the NPPZ website, coordination office, and managing the program's secretariat. Located at Rijnkade 5, Utrecht.
• Consortia Palliatieve ZorgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven regional consortia (including Propallia, PalZO, and others) that coordinate palliative care networks across different Dutch regions, each connected to a university and academic medical center.
• Integraal Zorgakkoord (IZA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe program aligns with the objectives of the Integraal Zorgakkoord (Integrated Care Agreement), which sets national healthcare transformation priorities including palliative care integration.
• Ministerie van VWS (Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ministry provides policy direction and oversight for palliative care transformation initiatives, including funding and strategic alignment with national healthcare priorities.
• Netwerken Palliatieve Zorg (Regional Networks)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 65 regional palliative care networks across the Netherlands that implement program activities at local level, coordinate care providers, and facilitate knowledge exchange.
• Raedelijn (ROS - Regionale Ondersteuningsstructuur)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerROS organization for Midden Nederland that strengthens collaboration between healthcare organizations and supports palliative care initiatives, including PaTz groups.
• VPTZ-NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization representing voluntary terminal care providers, involved in the 'Versterken Hospicezorg' (Strengthening Hospice Care) project.
• ActiZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBranch association for care organizations, representing VVT organizations in the Strengthening Hospice Care project.
• Patiëntenfederatie NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient federation represented in the NPPZ II steering group, ensuring patient perspectives are integrated into program development and quality frameworks.
• Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit (NZa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Healthcare Authority involved in developing new financing models for palliative care including TAPA$ performances and transmural care arrangements.
• Agora (Platform for Palliative Care)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge platform supporting learning workplaces ('leerwerkplaatsen') for palliative care, collaborating on community-based care initiatives.
• V&VN (Nursing Professionals Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of nurses and care professionals collaborating on the 'Zorg tot het laatst. Je doet het samen' awareness campaign.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pznl

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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