“Get Finland Moving” (Suomi liikkeelle) is a Finnish national government programme aiming to increase physical activity through coordinated action across policy sectors. The key innovation is its pooled phenomenon-based budgeting approach, which can be used flexibly across sectors, allowing different actors to finance initiatives that contribute to the shared goal.
Het Beweeghuis (“The Movement House”) is a locally implemented integrated care initiative in Maastricht that aims to make prevention the default pathway for people with musculoskeletal complaints by shifting care from hospitals to community-based support. Financing is largely based on existing reimbursement streams within the Dutch healthcare system, and it is estimated that every €1 invested generates at least €3.92 in societal value.
Designed to reduce workplace inactivity among office workers, Sweden promotes employer-led health initiatives supported by tax-free wellness allowances. Eight private companies offering fitness facilities, group classes, and paid wellness hours achieved up to 84% employee participation, reducing sedentary behaviour and long-term health risks.
