Save money and time, get standardized analysis. One of the broadest coverage of EU markets. Our key value proposition is provision of high quality pan-European support
Analyses from the same vendor for 19 different EU countries
We will help you navigate through the challenges of reimbursement and funding for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics in Europe
MTRC is a unique provider of Pan-European reimbursement services and products for Med Tech and IVD industry
MTRC is a unique provider of Pan-European reimbursement services and products for Med Tech and IVD industry
Scope
Coding, payment mechanism, reimbursement tariffs, pathway to create or improve reimbursement situation
Project-based on-demand work or >95 off-the-shelf syndicated reports
Countries
19 EU
Availability
Mixed
Scope
Seminars on introduction into market access for medical devices and IVD tests, seminars on reimbursement systems in individual countries (>70 reports)
Syndicated analytical reports on the topics of HTA, innovation funding, reimbursement of health apps
Countries
19 EU
Availability
Off-the-shelf
Scope
Subscription service with email alerts about initiated or published health technology assessments of medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic tests from 56 HTA organizations globally
Countries
24 countries globally
Availability
On-demand
Scope
Subscription service with email alerts about key reimbursement developments for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic tests (codes, DRG system, coverage decisions, innovation funding) from more than 30 organizations in Europe
Countries
14 EU
Availability
On-demand
Scope
Procedure code and DRG applications, other reimbursement applications in selective markets
Countries
Nordics and Russia
Availability
On-demand
Why us?
Pharma approach is put aside
Work with a company truly specialized in medical devices and diagnostics. Benefit from our topical knowledge from hundreds of projects
Getting results instantly (reports) or within 4-8 weeks (services)
Make business decisions quickly
15 out of top-30 companies choose MTRC for reimbursement support
Work with a provider who understands the industry’s needs. We served more than 108 clients over the last three years
More than 400 accomplished projects
Work with a provider who has experience in your field. We pay a lot of attention to maintain a good quality of services, including >300 internal instructions, regular quality management meetings, strict onboarding and training procedures
Team of 15 full-time employees in 6 countries
Unlike companies with an affiliate model, we do most services with in-house analysts ensuring greater quality, lower cost and predictable outcomes
MTRC is a thought leader in the field of European Med Tech reimbursement
MTRC has unique insights into market access through its various activities, including annual syndicated reports on the topics of HTA, innovation funding, reimbursement of digital health, comprehensive newsletter services, unparalleled educational platform and others
To stay up-to-date, we daily monitor developments of reimbursement systems in Europe
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Only less than 10% of the news is reported in the free-of-charge newsletter. Access our paid services "HTA Alerts" and "Reimbursement Alerts" to get full, customized reports from more than 90 reimbursement and HTA organizations globally. Free first issues of both newsletters are available for download
22 Mar 2021
In January 2021, we performed the first annual survey of our customers to synch with our internal knowledge about key developments in the area of market access in European countries. This brief (15 slides) report includes an overview of key developments of reimbursement systems in 2020 and anticipated changes in 2021. Ten countries are included: Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland.
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Apr 2021
On March 23, 2021, the Norwegian Directorate of e-Health released an updated version of the National Laboratory code (NLK) system and associated tariffs for state and private laboratories to be implemented not later than May 01, 2021. NLK system is used for activity-based reimbursement by the Norwegian Health Economics Administration (Helfo) in outpatient settings since 2018.Thirty-four new codes were added in medical biochemistry and medical microbiology areas.
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Apr 2021
On March 17, 2021, NHS Digital released HRG4+ 2021/22 Local Payment Grouper. In general, there were no significant changes in the HRG logic for 2021/22, and no new HRGs were introduced. Two new ICD-10 codes for COVID-19 were incorporated into the grouping logic in addition to three codes already included in the consultation grouper. Furthermore, three new Main Speciality Codes (MSC) and 25 new Treatment Function Codes (TFC), which were introduced in April 2020, became mandatory to use in Grouper from April 2021. These codes concern a wide specter of areas of care.
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Apr 2021
In March 2021, Orders on the approval of the several standards of medical care entered into force, including standards for the provision of medical care for adults with gastrointestinal stromal tumors, cancer of the rectum, esophagus, cardia, biliary system, tracheal cancer, etc. For the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, patients will be provided with primary health care, specialized care, and laboratory testing.
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Apr 2021
On March 22, 2021, NHS England and NHS Improvement released 2021/22 National Tariff Payment System consultation documents and launched an online feedback survey that closes on April 30, 2021. The main proposed change is introducing an "Aligned Payment and Incentive" (API) approach, comprising fixed and variable elements, for almost all services in the scope of the tariff and limiting national prices to unbundled diagnostic imaging services.
Our two core services are the provision of off-the-shelf and on-demand reimbursement analysis and the development of reimbursement strategy for medical devices in 19 European countries
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Check our specific propositions for: Med Tech industry, IVD industry, Investors
Our services cover 19 European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey
We provide services for major types of medical technologies
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Implantable devices |
Interventional procedures |
Non-interventional procedures |
In-vitro diagnostic tests |
Medical aids |
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Our analytical team has worked on hundreds of reimbursement projects within different clinical and technological areas, including heart valve replacement, minimally invasive and open heart surgery, coronary, cerebral and peripheral stenting, coronary diagnostic and imaging techniques (fractional flow reserve, intravascular ultrasound), coronary, cerebral and peripheral vascular thrombectomy, implantable and extracorporeal ventricular assist devices, clinic- and home-based dialysis, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, apheresis, obesity surgery, hernia and reconstruction surgery, tissue products and skin reconstruction surgery, negative wound pressure therapy and medical bandages, neurostimulators for different indications, cell therapy, rehabilitation devices, devices for minimally invasive and open spine surgery, embolization procedures, glucose monitoring, use of fusidial markers, radiotherapy, endoscopy and more
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Confidence in results
We have established numerous procedures and services to ensure the high relevance and precision of our analysis in order to successfully guide your business decisions:
- Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
- Access to official coding and DRG manuals, tariff lists and grouping software
- A team comprised of experienced Clinical Coders with a medical background
- Quick access to health authorities to address uncertainties
- Ongoing research program to get insights from payer and provider interviews
- All reports are reviewed by the CEO before release
Check out our database of the off-the-shelf reimbursement reports for medical technologies in 11 European countries
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Ongoing reports:
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