Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair

MTRC has released European reimbursement report for endovascular repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in 11 EU countries

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Mar 2019

The report presents a summary of reimbursement situation for endovascular repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Only EVAR for unruptured aneurysm is considered. The analysis covers procedure coding, payment mechanism, reimbursement tariffs and policy restrictions in 11 EU countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. Read more
EUnetHTA project plan for endoanchoring systems in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR/TEVAR) has been published

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Feb 2019

In late January 2019, the network of European HTA agencies, EUnetHTA, announced the ultimate project plan of the project OTCA20 “Prophylactic or therapeutic use of endoanchoring systems in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR/TEVAR).” Read more
Heli-FX™ EndoAnchor™ in endovascular aneurysm repair of abdominal and thoracic aorta: Italian regional report available

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Sep 2018

Emilia Romagna Region published a rapid assessment report on the Medtronic’s Heli-FX™ EndoAnchor™ system. The authors concluded that published literature is of poor quality (mainly non-comparative studies) and mostly includes patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm. Data on the use of the device for thoracic aorta aneurysm repair are extremely limited. Read more
Norwegian authorities have requested evidence submission from manufacturers for number of medical technologies and IVD tests in relation to assessment for funding

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Jun 2017

Administrators of the “New Method” program, which is focused on managed introduction of innovations into Norwegian system, have initiated technology assessments of 10 technologies and now have requested manufacturers to make submission of clinical and economic evidence. Read more