For the first time in years, general practitioners (GPs) in the Netherlands have received their fees before the end of the month, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to improve the healthcare system. This development has been met with widespread satisfaction among GPs, who view it as a positive signal of progress. Dr. Joël Mahabier, a prominent GP, described the timely payment as a “light at the end of the tunnel” for his profession. “After years of waiting, pleading, and sometimes threatening action, we have finally been paid on time. This gives us hope that structural changes are on the horizon,” he stated. Dr. Mahabier emphasized that the prompt payment is not only a financial relief but also a recognition of the critical work GPs perform daily under often challenging conditions. “We are on the frontline of healthcare, and it is heartening to see attention being paid to our situation,” he added. He expressed gratitude to the new director of the State Health Fund (SZF), Rudra Oemraw, for the efficient handling of payments, and to President Jennifer Simons for her involvement in addressing the financial backlog. This step is expected to strengthen the trust between GPs and the government. “If this becomes a regular practice, we can finally focus entirely on our patients without the constant worry about payments,” Dr. Mahabier concluded optimistically.