What Twentse Koers does

Twentse Koers is a regional public healthcare cooperation program — formally part of the Regio Twente organization — that coordinates prevention, care, and social support initiatives across the 14 municipalities of the Twente region in the eastern Netherlands. The program was established on a foundation of municipal-health insurer collaboration dating back to 1997, was formally extended for a five-year period in late 2021, and is currently anchored by a Samenwerkingsovereenkomst signed in April 2023 by all 17 owners: the 14 Twente municipalities (Almelo, Borne, Dinkelland, Enschede, Haaksbergen, Hellendoorn, Hengelo, Hof van Twente, Losser, Oldenzaal, Rijssen-Holten, Tubbergen, Twenterand, and Wierden), healthcare insurer Menzis, GGD Twente/SamenTwente, and the Province of Overijssel. Its portfolio is organized around five thematic areas — Bestaanszekerheid (Financial Security), Preventie & gezondheid (Prevention and Health), Mentale gezondheid (Mental Health), Ouderen (Elderly), and Jeugd (Youth) — operationalized through 20+ named projects spanning suicide prevention, alcohol discouragement, fall prevention, child poverty, mental health transformation, elderly self-reliance, youth debt, and caregiving support. The organization coordinates more than 300 field partners including healthcare providers, welfare organizations, general practitioners, debt assistance organizations, and educational institutions.

The underlying technology footprint is intentionally limited: Twentse Koers is a coordination and program-management entity rather than a technology vendor. Its principal digital assets are its public website (WCAG 2.1 Level B compliant), a LinkedIn presence, email newsletters, webinars, and a recently launched podcast. The only documented technology initiative is an exploratory Artificial Intelligence project investigating AI integration across program and partner workflows, including a virtual assistant co-developed with Stadsbank Oost Nederland for debt-assistance contexts. Operational data aggregation draws on cross-domain municipal data (Wmo, youth care, work and income), healthcare insurer data (Zvw, Wlz), and GGD epidemiological monitoring to support regional benchmarking and program targeting.

The business model is wholly public-sector. Twentse Koers does not charge customers, sell products, or operate on commercial pricing; it is funded through contributions from its 17 owners under a five-year cooperation agreement (2023-2027) covering program organization, projects, and thematic initiatives. The program organization consists of a small dedicated team — approximately 40 staff including theme leaders, project leaders, and management — physically hosted by SamenTwente in Enschede. Customer-facing outputs are delivered indirectly through partner organizations, municipalities, healthcare providers, and welfare organizations rather than direct commercial channels. The program's mandate is scheduled for a content-related recalibration in 2026 to determine continuation beyond the current agreement period.

Name

Twentse Koers

Legal name

Twentse Koers

Website

https://twentsekoers.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Twentse Koers is a regional public healthcare cooperation program in the Twente region of the Netherlands, coordinating prevention, mental health, elderly care, youth welfare, and financial security initiatives across 14 municipalities, healthcare insurer Menzis, GGD Twente, and Province of Overijssel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Healthcare Coordination

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Care Transitions Management (Hospital/SNF-to-Home) (HSABAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Wellness & Prevention Programs (Substance Use, Sexual Health, Bullying) (EDAJAIAG), Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services (EDAJAIAD), Crisis Response & Threat Assessment (Suicide Prevention, Violence Prevention) (EDAJAIAH)

Keywords

• Regional healthcare coordination
• Public health prevention programs
• Healthcare collaboration network
• Social domain integration
• Municipal health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Enschede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: Twentse Koers is funded through contributions from 14 Twentse municipalities, Province of Overijssel, and healthcare insurer Menzis as part of a five-year cooperation agreement (2023-2027). Funding covers program organization, projects, and initiatives focused on prevention and healthcare optimization in the Twente region.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Twentse Koers is a regional public healthcare coordination program that designs, coordinates, and funds prevention and care initiatives across the 14 municipalities of the Twente region in the Netherlands. It delivers its work through five thematic programs (Financial Security, Prevention & Health, Mental Health, Elderly, and Youth) and more than 20 operational projects covering suicide prevention, Positive Health, healthy aging, fall prevention, youth debt, child poverty, mental health transformation, and social prescribing. Its outputs are delivered locally through partner healthcare providers, welfare organizations, general practitioners, and municipal teams.

Product overview

Twentse Koers is a regional healthcare collaboration initiative in Twente, Netherlands, functioning as a strategic coordination program rather than a traditional product company. It operates as a unified platform connecting 14 Twente municipalities, health insurer Menzis, SamenTwente (including GGD Twente), and Province Overijssel. The organization manages a portfolio of thematic programs and projects including: five thematic areas (Bestaanszekerheid/Financial Security, Preventie en gezondheid/Prevention and Health, Mentale gezondheid/Mental Health, Ouderen/Elderly, and Jeugd/Youth); and over 20 operational projects covering suicide prevention, Positive Health initiatives, alcohol discouragement, fall prevention, youth debt solutions, child poverty, mental health programs, elderly care, and more. The portfolio also includes digital tools like the Liveboard for financial concerns tracking and AI initiatives for poverty reduction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bestaanszekerheid (Financial Security) Regional thematic program that coordinates early intervention, social referring, youth debt prevention, collective health insurance, and child poverty initiatives for Twente residents in cooperation with municipalities, healthcare insurer Menzis, debt assistance organizations, and welfare partners.
• Preventie en gezondheid (Prevention and Health) Regional thematic program promoting a healthy lifestyle through integrated prevention projects covering healthy weight, alcohol discouragement, fall prevention, exercise interventions, and Positive Health across Twente.
• Mentale gezondheid (Mental Health) Regional thematic program coordinating mental health transformation across Twente through three movements: strengthening the social basis, appropriate network support for residents with mental health issues, and digital support pathways.
• Ouderen (Elderly) Regional thematic program supporting healthy and self-sufficient aging in Twente through early detection of vulnerabilities, promoting self-reliance and mutual support, fall prevention, and closer collaboration between formal/informal care, welfare, and housing partners.
• Jeugd (Youth) Regional thematic program investing in the health, education, and well-being of youth in Twente, with the joint ambition of providing good, available, and affordable care for young people, articulated via the Regiovisie Jeugdhulp.
• Jongeren en schulden (Youth and Debt) Operational project applying the Jongeren Perspectief Fonds (JPF) methodology to help young adults (18–27) in Twente resolve debt issues and build toward a debt-free future through intensive support.
• Suïcidepreventie (Suicide Prevention) Regional operational project targeting suicide prevention across Twente, focused on risk groups, breaking taboos, and strengthening mental health in collaboration with municipalities, healthcare organizations, and educational institutions.
• Sociaal verwijzen (Social Referring) Operational project that improves collaboration between general practitioners and the social domain so residents presenting with non-medical issues are redirected to appropriate social support and care (formerly branded Welzijn op Recept).
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Exploratory regional project investigating AI integration possibilities in business processes of Twentse Koers and partners, including developing a virtual assistant with Stadsbank Oost Nederland for debt-assistance workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce households with financial difficulties from 19% to below 17%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• 14 Twentse MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 14 Twentse municipalities (Almelo, Borne, Dinkelland, Enschede, Haaksbergen, Hellendoorn, Hengelo, Hof van Twente, Losser, Oldenzaal, Rijssen-Holten, Tubbergen, Twenterand, Wierden) are the primary owners of Twentse Koers, responsible for decision-making, organization of themes and projects, and providing financial coverage.
• MenziscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare insurer and healthcare office (zorgkantoor) Menzis is one of the main owners, contributing to healthcare optimization and financing of care and support programs in the Twente region.
• SamenTwente (GGD Twente)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGD Twente (public health service) operating as SamenTwente is an owner of Twentse Koers, contributing expertise in health monitoring, epidemiological data, and public health prevention programs.
• Provincie OverijsselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvince of Overijssel is one of the main owners of Twentse Koers, providing provincial funding and strategic alignment with regional development goals.
• Healthcare Providers (Zorgaanbieders)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious healthcare providers collaborate with Twentse Koers on prevention programs, elderly care, mental health, and youth welfare initiatives across the region.
• Welfare Organizations (Welzijnsstichtingen)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelfare foundations and organizations partner with Twentse Koers to deliver social support services, citizen initiatives, and community-based health programs.
• General Practitioners (Huisartsen)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPs in Twente collaborate on referral programs like Welzijn op Recept (Social Prescribing) and early intervention initiatives linking medical and social domains.
• Debt Assistance Organizations (Schuldhulpverleningsorganisaties)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizations specializing in debt counseling partner on financial security and poverty prevention projects.
• MediantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health institution Mediant collaborates on mental health projects including Mentaal Gezond Twente and suicide prevention initiatives.
• DimenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health organization Dimence partners on mental health transformation programs and Mentaal Gezond Almelo initiative.
• TactusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAddiction care organization Tactus participates in mental health networks and alcohol discouragement programs.
• Zilveren KruisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare insurer Zilveren Kruis partners on collective health insurance (gemeentepolis) initiatives for low-income residents.
• Stadsbank Oost NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional bank partners on debt assistance and financial security programs including AI-assisted virtual assistant development.
• SaxionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Applied Sciences Saxion collaborates on research projects, AI development, and professional education programs.
• Vitaal TwenteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional vitality initiative partners on prevention and health promotion projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pharos: Dutch centre of expertise on health disparities, focusing on reducing health inequities through research, knowledge dissemination, and program coordination. Comparable as a knowledge and coordination body addressing regional health outcomes.
• Sociaal Werk Nederland: Dutch professional association for social work, coordinating welfare organizations and practitioners. Comparable for its role in organizing and supporting welfare delivery across Dutch regions.
• Movisie: Dutch knowledge institute for the social domain, working on social welfare, youth care, and community support. Comparable for its coordination role across social welfare programs in municipalities.
• ROS Robuust: Dutch regional support structure for primary care organizations. Directly comparable as a regional coordination entity supporting healthcare delivery and quality across multiple regions in the Netherlands.
• Vilans: Dutch knowledge organization for long-term care, coordinating improvement programs across healthcare organizations. Comparable for its regional coordination role in elderly and long-term care improvement.
• Nederlands Jeugdinstituut (NJi): Dutch Youth Institute working on youth welfare, child development, and youth care policy. Comparable for its thematic focus on youth welfare and cross-domain coordination in the Dutch social system.

Broad incumbents

• VNG (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten): Association of Netherlands Municipalities, representing all Dutch municipalities. Comparable as a coordinating body for municipal interests in healthcare and social welfare policy.
• RIVM: Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment. Comparable as a public health research and policy coordination body, though operating at national rather than regional level.
• GGD GHOR Nederland: Association of all Dutch regional public health services (GGDs) and medical assistance organizations. Comparable as the umbrella organization for regional public health entities like GGD Twente.

Regional players

• Zorgbelang: Organization representing patient and citizen interests in healthcare, operating across Dutch regions. Comparable for its role in bridging citizen perspectives with healthcare system coordination.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/twentse-koers

Compliance1 record

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Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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