The paper by Dennis L. Kodner and Cor Spreeuwenberg explores the concept of integrated care, emphasizing the need for a patient-centric approach and clarity in its definition. Integrated care is described as a comprehensive framework aimed at improving health systems, enhancing quality of care, and ensuring better patient outcomes. The authors highlight the importance of integration in addressing the complex needs of patients with chronic and disabling conditions, who often require a mix of medical, physical, psychological, and social services. They propose a patient-oriented definition of integration, which involves creating connectivity, alignment, and collaboration within and between the cure and care sectors. The practical applications of integrated care are discussed, including strategies at various levels such as funding, administration, organization, service delivery, and clinical practice. The authors advocate for a bottom-up, patient-centric approach to integration, driven by the specific needs of patient groups. They also discuss the implications of integrated care, emphasizing the potential benefits for patients and the need for further research and consensus-building in the field.The paper by Dennis L. Kodner and Cor Spreeuwenberg explores the concept of integrated care, emphasizing the need for a patient-centric approach and clarity in its definition. Integrated care is described as a comprehensive framework aimed at improving health systems, enhancing quality of care, and ensuring better patient outcomes. The authors highlight the importance of integration in addressing the complex needs of patients with chronic and disabling conditions, who often require a mix of medical, physical, psychological, and social services. They propose a patient-oriented definition of integration, which involves creating connectivity, alignment, and collaboration within and between the cure and care sectors. The practical applications of integrated care are discussed, including strategies at various levels such as funding, administration, organization, service delivery, and clinical practice. The authors advocate for a bottom-up, patient-centric approach to integration, driven by the specific needs of patient groups. They also discuss the implications of integrated care, emphasizing the potential benefits for patients and the need for further research and consensus-building in the field.