Dutch Long-Term Care Giant Careyn Targets Taiwan for Digital Healthcare Solutions in Home Care Transformation

Careyn, the largest elderly care provider in the Netherlands, is showing a strong interest in the Asian market, specifically in Taiwan’s home care digitalization and preventive healthcare sectors, as it seeks partners for digital transformation. Established in 2007, Careyn operates with an annual revenue of between USD 500 million and USD 1 billion and employs approximately 5,800 staff. The organization primarily serves the Utrecht and Zuid-Holland provinces, supporting over 9,000 home care users. During its participation in the 2024 Taiwan Healthcare Technology Expo, Careyn aims to identify user-friendly digital care systems and preventive health products suited for elderly home care, with the goal of enhancing the quality of home healthcare services in the Netherlands.

As the Netherlands enters an era of significant aging, demand for medical devices and healthcare products has steadily increased. Statistics reveal that 20% of the Dutch population is over 65, and among those over 70, 80% have at least one chronic illness, leading to substantial demand for medical devices. In response, Careyn is proactively investing in digital healthcare innovations, seeking to adopt advanced technologies from Taiwan to support the management of elderly home healthcare. Careyn’s services emphasize home-based care, particularly through its Wijkverpleging (Community Nursing) service, which provides in-home support for daily living, chronic disease management, and emergency response to ensure that patients receive high-quality care in the comfort of their own homes.

Careyn’s search in Taiwan for digital healthcare solutions prioritizes systems that are independent and easy to use, enabling caregivers and family members to quickly adapt and manage patients’ health effectively. Taiwan’s advanced digital healthcare capabilities and its thriving medical device industry are significant factors attracting Careyn. According to an analysis by the Dutch ING Bank, the Netherlands' medical device market is valued at USD 5.46 billion. Careyn hopes that by introducing Taiwanese innovations, response times in home care can be shortened, and healthcare processes can be streamlined.

Beyond digital systems, Careyn is also exploring preventive healthcare products aimed at reducing the need for intensive treatment of chronic illnesses among the elderly. Careyn’s nutrition advisory department experts emphasize that effective nutrition management can significantly decrease the incidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Taiwan’s innovations in preventive healthcare technology and nutritional products have captured Careyn’s interest as potential avenues for collaboration. Such partnerships promise not only to enhance the quality of life for patients but also to alleviate the long-term strain on public healthcare expenditures in the Netherlands.

Careyn’s international expansion reflects the Dutch healthcare system’s openness to emerging technologies. Ranked among Europe’s best healthcare systems, the Netherlands has long been a global leader in healthcare innovation, with strong investments in advanced medical technology. Through this venture into Asia, Careyn aims to elevate Dutch home care standards via international partnerships in digital technology and preventive healthcare, while exploring further opportunities for global collaboration.

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